November news roundup
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
by scobden
Company director sentenced after exposing employees to hazardous substances The director of a manufacturing firm based in Blackburn has been sentenced for deliberately allowing workers to use harmful substances without protection. Preston Crown Court heard that the director of the now-dissolved manufacturing firm knowingly exposed employees to hazardous substances, including aerosolised paints containing isocyanates and
- Published in Blog Resources
EssentialSkillz win first place at SmartBear Doom Hackathon
Friday, 27 September 2019
by scobden
Team EssentialSkillz code their way to victory. In September members of the EssentialSkillz development team took part in a software meet-up with a difference. SmartBear, a software developer based in Galway teamed-up with legendary game developer John Romero to host Doom Hackathon, an event that challenges teams to create a speed run through the first level
- Published in Blog Resources
EssentialSkillz Achieves Excellent 57 Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Monday, 16 September 2019
by scobden
EssentialSkillz, a leading developer in the field of compliance-focused training and LMS solutions today announced that it received a 57 Net Promoter Score (NPS) in its recent client satisfaction survey. The NPS is a highly regarded metric that provides an indication of overall customer experience and loyalty. It is calculated by asking customers if
- Published in Blog Resources, Health and Safety Resources
5 Key Things That Should Be Included in Your Social Media Policy
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
by scobden
Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. In 2019 the total number of users hit 3.484 billion across a wide array of social platforms. And it’s not hard to see why. From Facebook to Twitter to YouTube, social media platforms have revolutionised the way we connect with the world around
- Published in Business Protection Resources
Why Do Organisations Need a Compliance Programme?
Wednesday, 14 August 2019
by scobden
To operate, legally, as an organisation you have to conform to an array of legislation, regulations, mandatory and voluntary standards. The regulations can come from a wide variety of places. For example your national government, the European Union, organisations such as the World Trade Organization, trade agreements (e.g NAFTA) or foreign government legislation. Adhering
- Published in Business Protection Resources
5 Questions Employers Should Ask to Help Reduce Work at Home Risks
Friday, 19 July 2019
by scobden
Work at home initiatives are on the rise, but the positive benefits they can offer employees and employers can often be offset by health and safety issues. We dive into 5 key questions that employers should consider to help reduce the risks involved in working from home. The modern workplace is quite different to what it
- Published in Health and Safety Resources
EssentialStudies: Sotheby’s Auction House
Monday, 13 May 2019
by scobden
EssentialSkillz helps to prevent priceless mishaps at Sotheby’s From ancient artwork to the rarest wines in the world, the auctions rooms of Sotheby’s see thousands of priceless artefacts pass through its doors every year. To help ensure that the auctioneer’s gavel is the only thing that falls, staff that are routinely enrolled on a comprehensive manual
- Published in Learning Management System Resources
EssentialStudies: ENGIE and Effective Online Training
Monday, 13 May 2019
by scobden
Engie highlights how EssentialSkillz completely changed its compliance process for the better. The previous DSE assessment our company implemented was a paper-based questionnaire thus making it difficult to track completion and ensure compliance. Issues that arose were often difficult to identify and resolve as the responsibility was on the individual to complete the assessment and
- Published in Learning Management System Resources
EssentialStudies: Manual Handling in Event Management
Monday, 13 May 2019
by scobden
The Problem A large event management company in the Midlands was prompted to address the dangers of back disorders in the workplace, by an EssentialSkillz email newsletter publicising the HSE’s “Better Backs” campaign. Realising their provision and management of manual handling training and risk assessments could be improved, they got in touch to find out
- Published in Learning Management System Resources
WorkWize LMS Revitalizes Compliance for Footwear Manufacturer
Monday, 13 May 2019
by scobden
I joined the business only a few months ago and one of my key duties was to assess our current training and how requirements were met etc. Health and Safety formed a big part of this and, having used the WorkWize Learning Management System in the past, I knew it would tick the boxes for
- Published in Learning Management System Resources