What might augmented reality have in store for eLearning?
It has been predicted that Augmented and Virtual Reality will be a $4bn industry by the year 2018. And, this week at E3 (the Electronic Entertainment Expo) Microsoft’s HoloLens created a huge buzz, with many excited about how the technology will impact the videogaming industry. We like to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to using […]
Overhaul of EU Data Protection law approaching
Earlier this week, the European Council reached a general approach on regulation for Data Protection, bringing a complete overhaul of EU Data Protection law a step closer. Before the proposed regulations become law, the approach will be debated by European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Council. If made law as they stand, there would […]
8 good practice elements for managing sickness absence
Sickness absence is a thorn in the side of the UK economy, each year resulting in organisations losing an estimated £17bn and 190m working days, equating to an average 6.5 days off sick per employee each year. Most organisations have a sickness absence policy in place to promote the welfare of employees, but the role […]
How to create a health and safety culture
All businesses have a legal responsibility for the welfare of their staff, making Health and Safety training a necessary consideration regardless of industry. And, while eLearning is an efficient and cost effective way to deliver that training, to fully minimise workplace injuries and risk, businesses need to create a Health and Safety culture – a culture in […]
Cybercrime issue is escalating, says SRA
Cybercrime issues affecting solicitor firms are increasing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has revealed. More and more reports are being received of firms either being contacted by con artists or falling victim to fraudulent activity, with potentially serious consequences for clients buying or selling property. The SRA is urging solicitors to step up their efforts […]
Asbestos awareness key for all businesses
Exposure to asbestos is the single highest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Commonly used in buildings between the 1950s and the 1990s for insulation and fire-proofing, asbestos fibres can be fatal if inhaled. It’s for this reason that every business has responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to protect employees from […]
Risk comes before a fall when working at height
We hope it’s common knowledge that if an employee is injured due to a fall at work, employers can be prosecuted and fined. But employers don’t only pay when there is a fall. Even if no injury occurs, if work at height takes place without necessary safety measures in place, then you are risking more than […]
People are frequently the weak link in data protection – so how can you ensure your employees are wise to social engineering?
The data of four million employees in the USA may have been compromised after federal government computers were hacked last week, as reported by the BBC. It’s currently unclear who carried out the attack, which has lead to a White House spokesman describing hacking as an “ever evolving threat.” Security software is also ever evolving, with […]
Beating Bribery: Dos and Don’ts
Best practise in Ethics and Conduct on the global stage One of the biggest headaches for companies conducting business overseas is bribery and corruption. The grey area of what is deemed a fair gift, meal or payment against what might be constituted a bribe is a challenge keeping senior executives up at night. And with […]