Free on-demand webinar – Get Ready for GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. If you are unprepared, this regulation could have a drastic impact on your business and how you collect data. The regulation creates significantly more rights and protections for data subjects, and imposes heavy fines on businesses that fail to comply. The changes you […]
The Fourth AML Directive: What do accountants need to know?
One of the first orders of business for the new government, whatever its colour, is to pass the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. According to EU rules, the Fourth Money Laundering Directive must be transposed into UK law by 26 June. While the consultation phase has been completed, there is still room for a new government […]
What to expect after the election
What business needs to prepare for no matter who walks into Number 10 Theresa May called a general election expecting, we all assume, that she would have an easy ride back into 10 Downing Street. While she still enjoys a commanding lead over the Labour party, this has narrowed in recent weeks. The Tories are […]
Cybercrime: 5 effective tactics that can help to protect your organisation
Cybercrime: The growing menace Over the last few decades crime has changed. Traditional crimes such as theft and burglary have declined and criminal gangs have taken a digital road, exploring and exploiting new opportunities, those offered by the Internet, the ever-expanding world of e-commerce and online banking. Nobody really knows how big Cybercrime is but, […]
Disciplinary Procedures: When does misconduct become “Gross”?
Disciplinary Procedures: ‘Misconduct’ in the workplace refers to unacceptable or improper behavior. This includes failing to reach performance goals and business expectations, persistent lateness or unauthorized absence from work. Misconduct is classed as ‘gross’ when the behavior is more serious, for example, physical violence, insubordination, theft and gross negligence. An organization’s Code of Conduct should […]
More cyber security attacks expected – how to protect yourself
Ransomware attacks computers in 150 countries On Friday hundreds of thousands of computers were held to digital ransom as a cyber security attack spread around the world. The cyber weapon, allegedly stolen from the US National Security Agency (NSA), even locked NHS staff out of their systems, forcing hundreds of critical operations to be cancelled […]
How Theresa May and Kamala Harris are fighting modern slavery
“These crimes must be stopped and the victims of modern slavery must go free. This is the great human rights issue of our time, and as Prime Minister I am determined that we will make it a national and international mission to rid our world of this barbaric evil.” Prime Minister Theresa May “Human trafficking is […]
Are Your Employees Trained to Spot the Signs of Modern Slavery
Modern Day Slavery Slavery is a term most people associate with events long consigned to the annals of history. However even today, millions of men, women and children around the world are forced to work in indentured servitude as slaves in the modern era. Statistics released by the National Crime Agency (NCA) show there were […]
Online CPR Training – How to Turn Your Staff into Life-Savers | VinciWorks
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CPR is an emergency procedure that combines chest compression often with artificial ventilation. It is used to provide oxygenated blood to reach the brain, heart and other organs in someone whose heart and breathing have stopped and until emergency services arrive. Coronary Heart Disease remains the number 1 killer in […]