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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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