How to prepare for a CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) acts as an independent regulator of health and social care. Its inspection regime aims to ensure that the quality of
Smart HR | How to incentivise employees the right way
Done right, employee incentives can play a significant role in attracting and retaining talented employees and keeping them focused and engaged. As well as making
Survey Shows Over 100 Retail Workers Attacked Every Day
An annual survey of retail crime has shown on average 115 retail employees were attacked at work every day last year. The latest British Retail
What is RIDDOR?
Blog Understanding the RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) responsibilities of an employer is crucial to ensure workplace safety and compliance. In
Sports, sickies and hungover staff | How to solve your summer HR challenges
BLOG We’re beginning to enjoy the start of the summer weather – but as an employer, you may be anxious about the chaos that this
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | 2019 Guide
It’s hard to believe, but pregnancy and maternity discrimination are on the rise. These are the findings in a report by the Women and Equalities Committee which
H&S NEWS | Scaffolding Company Fined
A company has been fined after a 12-year-old slipped and fell off a scaffolding structure the business had erected. The scaffold could be accessed from
Parliamentary Group Reports on Working at Height
An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has published an inquiry report calling for a review by government and industry of the risks associated with working at
BANK HOLIDAYS | Employer FAQ
There are a number of commonly-held myths surrounding bank holidays. This can leave employers unsure where they stand and worried that they may be getting
H&S NEWS | Topshop Fined £450k after Barrier Fall
A retail chain has been fined after a girl suffered a fractured skull when shop furniture hit her head. The ten-year-old had been on a
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS | Government cracks down
Following the recent controversy surrounding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), the government has announced new measures to stop ‘gagging orders’ from silencing workers. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A
Bigger Companies Face Biggest Increase in Health and Safety Fines
Blog A study has shown larger organisations face the biggest increase in fines for health and safety offences. This has occurred following the introduction of tougher
