Sexist comments by tennis boss cause outrage
Indian Wells’ CEO Raymond Moore has stepped down from his post after his comments about women’s tennis provoked widespread outrage – and a flawless back-hand from Serena Williams. It was during a press conference before the BNP Paribas Open that Moore sparked the furore, musing that in his next life he would like to come […]
Seven new microlearning modules released
When annual refresher training time rolls around, you probably take it for granted that you’ll be hearing some of these common complaints: “We’re too busy to complete mandatory training” “The courses are too long and boring” “We already know this information” “It’s just a box ticking exercise to cover the company legally” If any of […]
Panama Papers leak reveals extent of wealth hidden offshore by rich and powerful
Methods used by the rich, powerful and corrupt to hide wealth have been exposed after over 11 million documents were leaked from Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca. The documents reveal more than 200,000 offshore entities set up to conceal clients’ money. Although not technically illegal, the lack of transparency required for these shell companies make […]
Introducing AML 360° — a new approach to money laundering refresher training
Today VinciWorks released AML 360 — the perfect refresher course for users that claim to know it all. Instead of rehashing the legislation and CDD procedures, the course goes beyond the basics by engaging learners with the hot topics of the day. The interactivity and rapid pace of the course creates an immersive experience in […]
Protecting your business from ransomware
How would your business cope if employees were suddenly unable to access computers, files, or your network? Your customer database, emails, and that critical project due by the end of the week: all locked. Work would be brought to a halt, I.T. would be inundated with panicked phone calls, and your communications team would be […]
Introducing Human Nagware
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2016 Introducing Human Nagware Because sometimes email is not enough London — Convincing people to complete their compliance training has always been a challenge. Work deadlines, client pressures and other high priority tasks all contribute to employees neglecting their online courses. However, training on topics such as money laundering, bribery […]
Continuing Competence Roadshow: May-June 2016
VinciWorks is hitting the road to deliver practical, face-to-face seminars on the SRA’s new approach to continuing competence. Attendees will learn how to identify learning needs, build a learning and development plan and consider methods for recording and demonstrating that they have fulfilled the SRA’s requirements. Dates May 9: Birmingham May 10: Manchester May 31: […]
Five best practice notes on continuing competence
Ahead of our continuing competence roadshow, Gary Yantin, VinciWorks’ Director of Best Practice, checked in with leading stakeholders to discuss how law firms are finding the transition from 16-hours CPD to continuing competence. He spoke to Richard Williams, SRA’s policy lead, as well as some early-adopter firms. Here are five key findings. 1. Awareness is […]
Is your business safe from a cyber attack?
When we think of hacking, we tend to imagine global banks being attacked to the tune of billions – but according to a study by cyber security firm Symantec, companies with fewer than 250 employees now account for a third of all cyber attacks. Small businesses are often woefully underprepared when it comes to cyber […]