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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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What rights does an employee have if accused of bullying?
Bullying is not, unfortunately, something that ends at the school gates. It can carry on well into adult life. But, says Phil Coates in this...
Published 12 Oct 2021
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Apprenticeships – receiving Levy funds from another business
Large employers that pay the Apprenticeship Levy can now choose to transfer up to 25% of their levy funds each year to other businesses, to...
Published 12 Oct 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Work-life balance - an employer’s duties
With National Work Life Week approaching (11-15 October 2021), in this briefing, Pam Loch considers how employers’ obligations can be balanced with the risk of...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Mental health – ensuring equality in the workplace
In line with World Mental Health Day, this briefing by Sita Douglas discusses how employers can create a culture of equality and understanding around mental...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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RISK
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Back pain - the impact of homeworking
This year’s Back Care Awareness Week (4-8 October) focuses on working from home. This briefing looks at problems caused by the incorrect use of display...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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Eye safety at work - using display screen equipment
In line with National Eye Health Week (20-26 September), this briefing looks at vision difficulties associated with the use of display screen equipment (DSE)....
Published 21 Sept 2021
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Fire doors - maintaining safety during COVID-19
Fire doors play a critical role in saving lives and protecting property. In line with Fire Door Safety Week 2021 (20-26 September), in this briefing...
Published 20 Sept 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Building Safety Manager - developing a competence programme
The BSI has drafted a competence framework for the Building Safety Manager role. In this briefing, we discuss the importance of competence, and why it...
Published 15 Sept 2021
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RISK
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When does misconduct become gross misconduct?
When an employer dismisses an employee, it may potentially be counted as fair if it happens for one of five reasons. This briefing looks at one...
Published 8 Sept 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Asbestos - the effects of exposure over time
Asbestos exposure is responsible for approximately 2,500 deaths every year in the UK from Mesothelioma. In this briefing, Lorna Webster, partner at Hodge Jones &...
Published 29 Mar 2022
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RISK
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Back pain - the impact of homeworking
This year’s Back Care Awareness Week (4-8 October) focuses on working from home. This briefing looks at problems caused by the incorrect use of display...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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IOSH sees ‘Secret Seven Go Missing’ from King’s Speech
The first King’s Speech in 70 years was delivered on 7 November in Parliament. Those hoping to hear a planned legislative agenda that would deliver...
Published 14 Nov 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
Top tips to help reduce stress in the workplace
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can place immense demands on workers’ physical...
Published 20 Apr 2022
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RISK
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What do the HSE’s statistics tell us about our approach to health and safety?
Each year, statistics relating to accidents, incidents, fatalities and occupational diseases are published. Organisations want to see how they have fared, or not. So do...
Published 27 Nov 2023
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What does Meta’s £1.2bn fine mean for UK businesses?
In May 2023, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, was fined £1.2 billon by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling people’s data when transferring...
Published 13 Jun 2023
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