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Extension Lead Safety: 6 Key Safety Tips for Businesses

Extension Lead Safety: 6 Key Safety Tips for Businesses

Extension leads – space saving gadget or potential death trap? Most people have extension leads in their businesses and homes, using 4-way bar adaptors to increase the number of electrical appliances that they can plug into a wall socket. However, although there is space to plug in four appliances, this does not mean it is […]

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Care Home Health and Safety – What You Need to Know (Quick Guide)

Care Home Health and Safety – What You Need to Know (Quick Guide)

There is a certain amount of risk inherent in all workplaces. However, care homes are often particularly challenging work environments due to the vulnerable nature of those who reside in them. Below, we take a look at how Health and Safety in care homes can be managed and what you need to know in order […]

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How to write a social media policy

How to write a social media policy

When Myspace burst onto the scene in 2003 (closely followed by the far more long-lived Facebook and Twitter), nobody really predicted just what a huge impact social media would have on our lives. Initially, social media was for friends and family, but companies soon learned that it could be an invaluable tool in everyday business […]

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No-Deal Brexit and the Impact on Employment Law

No-Deal Brexit and the Impact on Employment Law

We review what the impact of a no-deal Brexit will be on Employment Law and HR matters, and the differing outcomes depending on whether the ‘no deal’ scenario will take effect, or a deal with the EU is reached. As the deadline of Brexit taking effect approaches the likelihood of a ‘no deal Brexit’ situation […]

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Is Your Health and Safety Documentation Up-to-Date? | Essential Business Guide

Is Your Health and Safety Documentation Up-to-Date? | Essential Business Guide

The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to check that your Health and Safety documentation is up-to-date. If there have been any significant changes to your business or any changes in legislation, your Health and Safety documentation will need updating to keep your business legally compliant. To help you with this task, […]

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The 12 HR Myths at Christmas | Employment Law Guidance

The 12 HR Myths at Christmas | Employment Law Guidance

We take a look at some of the most common HR myths at Christmas and provide practical guidance for employers and businesses. 1. Myth: Temporary Christmas-cover workers do not get holidays. 2. Myth: Temporary Christmas-cover workers do not have a contract if there is nothing in writing. 3. HR Myths at Christmas: An end of […]

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The Complete Guide to Retail Health and Safety

The Complete Guide to Retail Health and Safety

In the UK, the retail sector contributed around £194 billion to the national economy – roughly 11% of the country’s total output. It is the largest private sector employer in the country, employing approximately 4.9 million people and generating £406 billion in sales in 2017. The notable size of the retail sector means that it’s […]

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Handling Employee Theft – The Complete Guide for Employers

Handling Employee Theft – The Complete Guide for Employers

What Is Employee Theft? It’s important here to start with the definition of theft from an employer. Stealing at work is generally termed ‘theft in the workplace.’ Employee theft is generally defined as when an employee is guilty of “any stealing, use, or misuse of an employer’s assets without permission.” The term “assets” within this […]

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