As workplaces begin to open up following the pandemic lockdown (at the time of writing the great return to work had begun) a fresh look at health and safety protocols will be needed. The effects of COVID19 are reaching much further than our personal lives, changing the face of the workplace forever, and any new…
Months of working with the cat sat on your lap are over and working restrictions are lifting. Of course, for many people the world didn’t really change that much, apart from having to work further apart now. Many offices have been closed and will resemble a dust-covered abandoned ship as it’s doubtful cleaners…
Throughout our lives we belong to something or someone – this relationship is often bound by Jargon. It’s a fact that we cannot get away from. From birth we have a family, we belong to that family. As we grow we build a network of friends who we belong to. We go out into the…
What benefits do new starters get from an Online induction process? Did you know that most people decide how long they will stay in their job within the first week of employment? So it’s important that your first impression is a good one. Successful induction courses are your chance to show new employees what makes…
Health & Safety To make everyday workplaces a safer place, there are many legislations and regulations in place that all businesses must follow. This is to ensure that their employees are provided a safe workplace with minimal risk and plenty of training to prepare everybody and they know what they’re doing and how to…
With only weeks to go until we leave the EU, it’s important to understand just how Brexit will affect the UK’s health & safety legislation. We previously explored what was going to happen to happen to current health and safety laws when we left on 29th March. Well that day came and went and we’re…
Training can be a costly undertaking for any business, especially when you have a limited budget. The cost doesn’t just include the training itself but additionally the loss in productivity and profitability. This loss can be quite substantial when large numbers of staff are away due to training. When you have a limited budget, investing…
Evaluating the Effectiveness of your Safety Training. Do you know if your workplace safety training is a success and if employees are seeing the benefits? Don’t underestimate the power training can give your employees. A successful training program is a continuous work in progress. Only by reviewing the results and effectiveness will it lead to…
In our previous blog we focused on the statistics of using Induction Systems in the workplace 2017/18. Since publishing this post, we have discovered some additional key facts regarding workplace induction programs. Most innovative companies understand that building an effective Induction System is an ongoing process. As we continue into 2019, workforce Induction continues to…
Health and safety requirements when using contractors and subcontractors The business (client) and contractor relationship is one of the most important aspects to any business model. Whilst this type of business relationship is very efficient, it also raises a number of potential pitfalls which if not recognised and controlled can lead to problems. Both parties…