Wellbeing for remote workers
Friday, 02 April 2021
by content@essentialskillz.com
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
by content@essentialskillz.com
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
by James Atkins
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
by James Atkins
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
by Martina Borg
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
by James Atkins
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
by Martina Borg
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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EssentialSkillz are Switching Off for Earth Hour
Thursday, 19 March 2020
by Patrick Dervan
We know that a lot of the worlds attention is focused on Covid-19 and the adjustments that need to be made in our day to day lives. But as we undergo this transition, we’re in a completely unique situation; now, more than ever before, we have a chance to come together and make changes about
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Covid-19: EssentialSkillz Announcement
Monday, 16 March 2020
by Patrick Dervan
In light of recent announcements made by the Irish government concerning COVID-19, we wanted to take the opportunity to update you on where we currently stand and what we plan to do moving forward. EssentialSkillz will continue to operate as normal, and we have taken steps to ensure there are no disruptions to the services
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My Journey with EssentialSkillz – Séimidh O’Baoighill, Customer Success Intern
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
by Patrick Dervan
Internships are a great way for students to develop skills and gain real industry experience. We caught up with our customer success intern Séimidh to find out a bit about him and what he hopes to achieve during his time at EssentialSkillz. My name is Séimidh O’Baoighill and I am from County Sligo. I am
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