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Ten of the biggest fraud and money laundering scandals from the past decade
Anti-money laundering service, SmartSearch, has reviewed ten of the most lucrative fraud and money laundering cases in recent years. This briefing provides advice on what...
Published 1 Sept 2021
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Changing attitudes towards disabled people and inclusive design
Almost a quarter of a century working with the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) means Associate Consultant Vin Goodwin is well placed to provide solid...
Published 25 Aug 2021
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Should employers allow employees to work from abroad?
With the majority of office workers having worked from home over the past 18 months, some may be dreaming about temporarily, or even permanently, relocating...
Published 18 Aug 2021
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The law on asbestos - how to mitigate the risks
A wood-working company and its director were fined after an HSE inspection uncovered a number of failings and risks around a significant quantity of asbestos...
Published 10 Aug 2021
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Fire safety - changes in risk assessment
Responsibility for fire risk assessment in the workplace is changing in line with new legislation. In this briefing, John Davidson of security and fire safety...
Published 3 Aug 2021
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Obesity - employers must break the cycle of discrimination
Recently, the findings of an Employment Tribunal detailed the level of stigma that an employee living with obesity experienced from another colleague in the workplace....
Published 28 Jul 2021
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Communication is key in the new world of work
As we prepare for the future of work, this briefing explores what discussions need to be happening in boardrooms to make sure companies continue to...
Published 20 Jul 2021
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ISO 45003 - a great step forward in mental health
Recognising and managing the health and wellbeing of your people has never been so important, and the arrival of a new ISO standard, ISO 45003,...
Published 20 Jul 2021
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Raising competence in the built environment - a new programme of standards
Dame Judith Hackitt’s review, Building a Safer Future, found a fragmented approach to competency of those working in the built environment. In this briefing, Claire...
Published 20 Jul 2021
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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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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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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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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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