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Managing Health and Safety During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us important lessons on how to effectively manage workplace health and safety. Employers can use these lessons to protect their
Succession Planning: Tips for Preparing for Future Talent Needs
Succession planning is a crucial aspect of building a resilient and successful organisation. It ensures that your business is prepared to address leadership changes and
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Compliance Tips For HR Professionals
By understanding relevant employment laws, staying up to date with changes to legislation, educating employees and communicating any changes with them, you stand a
Preparing for the Unexpected: Emergency Response Planning for Employers
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires employers to ensure employee health, safety, and welfare, including a safe working environment and emergency
The Importance of Workplace Ergonomics: Reducing the Risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Workplace ergonomics is the science of designing workstations and job tasks to fit the capabilities and limitations of workers. The goal of workplace ergonomics is
The Role of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Best Practices for HR Professionals
The role of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is critical for creating a positive work environment, improving employee engagement, and driving business results. HR
Health & Safety Training For Remote Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we work, with many employees now working remotely from their homes. As a result, employers have had to
Pay Transparency – How Employers & Staff Can Benefit From It
As an employer, you want your employees to feel valued, engaged, and motivated to do their best work – and removing the secrecy around pay
Hand tool safety – Annual science review Reflections 2023
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) researches various topics related to occupational health and safety, and its Annual Science Review Reflections for 2023 includes two
What employers should consider when hiring individuals over 50
Due to a chronic nationwide skills gap, UK employers are encouraging thousands of over-50s to return to work and “un-retire”. Add to this that the
Aggression in the Workplace – What the law says
As an employer, it is important to understand your legal responsibilities when it comes to addressing and preventing aggression in the workplace. Aggression in the
Adequate Welfare Facilities For Employees – What Are The Legal Liabilities?
In the UK, employers have a legal responsibility to provide adequate welfare facilities for their employees. These responsibilities are outlined in various pieces of legislation,
Emergency Evacuations and Vulnerable Workers
The primary legislation that governs emergency evacuations and vulnerable workers is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This act places a duty on
The Proposed Worker’s Bill – What Impact Could It Have On Your Business
The world of work has undergone significant changes in recent years, with an increasing number of workers employed on a casual or gig basis. The
Manufacturer’s Instructions – The Importance Of Using For Business
Using manufacturer’s instructions is important for businesses because they include valuable information and instructions that show how to operate, maintain, dispose and store machinery and
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