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…
What benefits do new starters get from a company induction program? 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 online induction programmes are your chance to show new employees what…
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. Training management software could be the answer…
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 & Safety in the working environment has come a long way since the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act was first introduced. Best practice and shared learning help to drastically reduce the incidence of accidents and deaths. But how far have we yet to go in influencing people in adopting a more positive attitude…
One of the main priorities for any company is ensuring that employees, contractors and site visitors are inducted. This is a crucial step that needs to be managed efficiently. Every step of the induction process is important, from before they arrive on-site, during their time on-site, right through to goal completion and long term development.…
Last year we discussed ILO World day for safety and health at work and how businesses themselves can work towards improving health and safety in the working environment. This year is the centenary anniversary from the inception of the ILO in 1919. Just to recap The ILO’s campaign for the World day for safety and…
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Health Day Campaign, aims to promote better health in all environments. Helping people better understand what this means and what services and support should be available and where. There are many health issues that are addressed around this day such as diseases, mental health, wellbeing and environmental risks. As…
Improving your creative induction programme. Statistics show that employees tend to stick around if they had a good induction process. We all know how important first impressions are. Not making a good one could see a higher turnaround and a costly unnecessary expense to your business. With our previous post, we looked at how your…
Why is a health & safety induction video important? Everyone that works for you needs to know how to work safely and without risks to health. You must provide clear instructions, information and adequate training for your employees – a health & safety induction video is a good way of doing this. Consider how much…