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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Employees have faced increased customer hostility during pandemic
During the pandemic, customer-facing staff have been subject to increasing levels of hostility, with more than half having experienced abuse from customers. ...
Published 24 Mar 2021
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RISK
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Unlimited fines for those who breach fire regulations
Building owners could face unlimited fines following new measures being brought in to strengthen fire safety....
Published 24 Mar 2021
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Evha Jannath: why near misses matter
A recent case involving the death of a young girl who fell from a ride at a theme park has highlighted the importance of reporting...
Published 24 Mar 2021
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The good, the bad and the ugly – why health and safety leadership is more important than ever
Achieving and sustaining an injury-free workplace demands strong leadership. That is particularly the case at the moment, as we battle the impacts of COVID-19 and...
Published 24 Mar 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Sleep-in workers are not entitled to National Minimum Wage
In a landmark case for the UK care sector, the Supreme Court has ruled that time spent asleep during a sleep-in shift is not working...
Published 23 Mar 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Pimlico Plumbers workers not entitled to employment rights
Following a nine-year-long legal battle, former Pimlico Plumbers engineer Gary Smith has lost his Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) case over his entitlement to holiday pay. ...
Published 23 Mar 2021
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Half of freelancers plan to stop contracting after IR35 reforms
Half of freelancers are planning to stop contracting in the UK after the changes to IR35 come into effect in April. ...
Published 23 Mar 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Improving indoor air quality: the fight against COVID-19
A new research paper from the British Council of Offices (BCO) has called for UK offices to ensure they have adequate ventilation ahead of the...
Published 16 Mar 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Net zero carbon buildings: new guidance for renewable energy procurement
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance that provides clarity for the property and construction industry on the procurement of high-quality renewable...
Published 16 Mar 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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68% of workers do not feel safe in their workplace
Nearly a quarter of remote workers would quit before returning to a risky worksite....
Published 19 Jan 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Anxiety is on the increase, but mental health support is lacking
Sixty-eight percent of employees have felt anxious and apprehensive about returning to work, while 35% report their mental health is worse now compared to before...
Published 23 Sept 2020
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Workplace first aid kits: what should be in them?
The contents of your workplace first aid kit should be guided by your first aid needs assessment. This should take into account the level of...
Published 16 Jan 2019
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Walking from bed to desk is commuting, German court rules
A German worker who had an accident while walking from his bed to his computer when he was working from home was officially commuting, a...
Published 2 Mar 2022
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Asbestos in schools: an inspector calls
The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections of primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from October 2023 onwards to...
Published 25 Sept 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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‘Ethical veganism’ now a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
A judge in a UK Employment Tribunal has ruled that being vegan, for ethical reasons, amounts to a ‘philosophical belief’ and is therefore protected by...
Published 8 Jan 2020
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