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Draft standard published on remediation techniques applied at contaminated sites
A new draft British/International Standard ISO CD 24212 Remediation techniques applied at contaminated sites has been published for comment. ...
Published 4 Jan 2021
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The impact of lockdown on pest control
Pest patterns have changed considerably under the lockdowns introduced in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic....
Published 4 Jan 2021
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UK Internal Market Bill becomes law
New laws to protect jobs and trade across the whole of the UK will come into force from 1 January 2021....
Published 22 Dec 2020
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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DWP signs legally-binding agreement to improve equality and diversity in the workplace
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has entered a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) after a former DWP...
Published 22 Dec 2020
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ICO publishes new data sharing code of practice
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its Data Sharing Code of Practice....
Published 22 Dec 2020
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UK firms expect focus on sustainability to deliver growth
The majority of UK companies expect greater focus on sustainability to result in a growth of sales over the next year, according to new research...
Published 22 Dec 2020
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Six things to consider when using algorithms for employment decisions
When developed and used responsibly, algorithms can transform society for the better. But there is also significant risk that algorithms can exacerbate issues of fairness...
Published 22 Dec 2020
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Working safely in a pandemic – new international guidelines
Recognising the need for guidance on protecting staff while continuing to function effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic, ISO occupational health and safety has produced a...
Published 22 Dec 2020
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Millions of over 65s experience bad customer service because of their age
New research by The Institute of Customer Service has revealed that 1.3m over 65s in the UK have experienced bad customer service, or been treated...
Published 21 Dec 2020
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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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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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‘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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