Wellbeing for remote workers
Friday, 02 April 2021
Introduction It can be surprising to employees who work from home and the people managing them that remote working can be stressful. Because working remotely has many benefits, such as no morning commute, and employees generally have more flexibility to attend to personal matters during work hours. While these can have a positive impact on
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How to reduce the risks of substance misuse through online awareness training
Monday, 22 March 2021
Introduction Substances refer to anything that can cause mind-altering effects. This includes alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter medication, illegal drugs and psychoactive substances. Some people might only use substances for recreational or medical purposes, but drinking alcohol and using drugs can lead to misuse. A person might be misusing alcohol if, for example, they drink in
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EssentialSkillz once again nominated for BSIF Customer Service award
Thursday, 11 March 2021
We are thrilled to announce that we have once again been nominated for the Customer Service Award at the BSIF Safety Awards 2020. This achievement recognises our Support team for providing outstanding customer service within the health and safety industry. Whilst the ceremony was delayed last year due to the Coronavirus, we are delighted to
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Improving learning retention after eLearning training
Friday, 05 February 2021
To protect the health and safety of people in the workplace, everyone must be familiar with how to keep themselves and others safe. Annual training on various subjects can help organisations achieve compliance and educate staff on protecting themselves and others. But if your staff only take, for example, an ergonomics course once a year,
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How to engage employees with online training
Monday, 11 January 2021
Over the years, many organisations have shifted their training programmes from in-classroom sessions to online training. People in the modern workplace may have flexible working arrangements, such as remote working and part-time hours, or work in globally-dispersed teams, all of which can make face-to-face training inefficient and costly for organisations. But online training can be
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2020 End of Year Roundup
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
2020 is nearly over and it’s safe to assume that many businesses will be glad to see the back of it. The Coronavirus pandemic brought unprecedented challenges that look likely to linger with us going into 2021, forcing businesses to quickly adapt to new processes and working environments. However, in spite of the difficulties that
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How employers can create an inclusive work environment
Thursday, 10 December 2020
Diverse workforces offer a mixture of skill sets, experiences and ways of thinking that benefit individuals and the organisations they work for. Diversity can increase creativity, innovation, productivity and wellbeing, helping to create a working environment where everyone can reach their full potential. However, these benefits don’t just come from hiring a diverse range of
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How to protect your teams’ mental health during a second wave
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
Since the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions started, many of our lives have drastically changed. We are limited on who we can see, how we work, and when and where we can access services. How people cope with these changes varies from person to person. Some people might have enjoyed certain aspects of lockdown, like spending
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Returning to work during Covid-19
Thursday, 20 August 2020
Returning to work can be a stressful time for both managers and employees. Organisations have to reorganise their workplaces and work processes to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Then, employers need to find solutions for how to effectively implement and monitor these new control measures, which are not easy tasks for any organisation in
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The Compliance Risk with Homeworkers
Friday, 14 August 2020
Having employees work from home has always posed challenges to an organisation’s compliance. Now that homeworking is increasingly common and entrenched in the economy, these challenges are more widespread. And homeworking does not mean any lessening of an employer’s compliance responsibilities. For example, the HSE explicitly states that ‘As an employer, you have the same
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