Preventing Laptop Theft Laptops and other small personal electronic devices are desirable items for thieves. They can easily be resold, and thieves can make a quick profit. If your personal laptop is stolen, it may only affect you. But if your stolen laptop contains work information or is owned by the company you work for, […]
By leveraging technology in learning and development efforts, employers can help engage employees, improve the employee experience and create efficiencies in learning and development. As organisational needs accelerate and evolve, it’s important that employees also have the necessary skills to succeed. A tech-enabled learning and development strategy can also address today’s talent shortages and skills
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Even though most construction projects use equipment that isn’t connected to a network, hackers can still target Internet of Things (IOT) devices, smartphones and traditional computer systems. Use the attached calculator to determine your level of cyber risk.
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Vita Cellular Foams (UK) Ltd. was fined £180,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,377 after an employee lost her hand following a machine maintenance incident. The employee was operating a blown line machine at the company’s premises in Dukinfield on 30th June 2020 when the apparatus became blocked with fibres. Attempting to identify the
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Pallet racking systems facilitate the storage and handling of goods in busy warehouses, but these towering structures can present several hazards. Accidents can occur from poor installation, overloaded racks or forklift damage, to name a few factors. Unfortunately, warehouse accidents can be catastrophic in terms of product loss, time loss and employee injuries, making it
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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder The lack of sunlight in winter can cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD), often termed “winter depression.” SAD is common, affecting around 2 million Britons each year, according to the NHS. SAD symptoms usually appear in autumn and begin to ease in spring, and while some sufferers experience symptoms annually, others may
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Home Preparing Your Home for Extreme Weather February is a common time for severe weather patterns, particularly storm-related flooding. In fact, last February’s three storms—Dudley, Eunice and Franklin—cost insurers an estimated £500 million, according to the Association of British Insurers. Home protection is vital all year round, but it’s especially critical this season due to
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Yet Economists Remain Hopeful During a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 2nd February, the Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates for a 10th consecutive time in an effort to reduce inflation. The MPC voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase the Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, the highest
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Economic instability is becoming widespread amid record inflation, and many Britons fear a recession. Recessions can cause redundancies and increases in unemployment overall. Furthermore, the uncertainty that a recession brings can have adverse effects on employees’ mental health and, consequently, organisations. Thus, it’s critical that employers prepare to help support their employees’ well-being during the
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Employees who continuously use computers (desktop and laptop) and other equipment that incorporates visual display screens as part of their working activities are subject to potential work related injuries. Consequently, display screen workstations should be assessed to ensure the health and safety of those who use them.
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