Category: Consultant’s Blog

Protecting Your Business from Phishing Attacks

Phishing is a form of online fraud where scammers deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details, by pretending to be a reliable source. This can occur through emails, social media, or fraudulent websites. Businesses of all types and sizes are targets for phishing attacks, so it is essential you […]

GDPR: Processing Personal Data

GDPR is a set of regulations that businesses must adhere to in regards to the collection and storage of employee and customer data – breaching these rules could land companies with a serious fine. No matter what size your business is, if you handle any personal data (and you most likely do!), GDPR is relevant […]

Prevent: Protecting against radicalisation

Prevent supports vulnerable individuals who may be at risk of recruitment by terrorist or extremist groups, both domestically and internationally. It is one of the four components of the Government’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy, known as CONTEST, which consists of Prepare, Protect, Pursue, and Prevent. What is the Prevent strategy for terrorism? Prevent is ultimately about addressing […]

Preventing Fraud in the Workplace

Fraud is a risk in any business – whether you are a large corporation or a small start-up, potential fraud poses significant risks to your company. Keep reading to learn what you can do to minimise these risks as much as possible. What are the consequences of workplace fraud? Consequences for workplace fraud can vary […]

PAT Testing – What You Need to Know

PAT testing is essential in ensuring the continued safety of the electrical appliances in your workplace. While PAT testing is not technically a legal requirement, making sure your electrical appliances are safe is – keep reading to learn more. What is PAT testing? Portable Appliance Testing or PAT testing is a routine combined inspection and […]

Fire Regulations in a Post-Grenfell World

Fire safety regulations have always been essential to health and safety both in the workplace and in the home. However, following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, a number of new rules have been introduced and regulations updated, building on the responsibilities of duty holders. What legislative changes have been made since Grenfell? When it comes […]

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls at Work

Any workplace can carry the risk of slips, trips, and falls. Causing 40 percent of all reported major injuries per year, they are the most common cause of injury at work, and cost employers over £500m per year. Keep reading to learn how to prevent slips, trips, and falls in your workplace. What is the […]

Overcoming Unconscious Bias

Having an awareness of potential unconscious biases in the workplace and how to overcome these is essential to the success of your team. Keep reading to learn how to reduce biases – helping improve trust, inclusivity, and productivity in your company. What is unconscious bias? How a person thinks can depend on their life experiences, […]

Time Management for Workplace Health and Safety

Time management is an essential skill for those responsible for workplace health and safety. Tasks required to ensure safety on the job must be reliably completed on time, and managing your time can help to improve effectiveness and reduce stress at work. So, how can you improve your time management? Create a health and safety […]

The Difference Between Sustainability and ESG

For small and medium-sized enterprises, the concepts of ‘sustainability’ and ‘ESG’ (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and their respective initiatives are becoming increasingly more relevant to their business’s operations; however this does not mean that there is clarity about what they entail. On the surface, it may seem that the terms are interchangeable – however, while […]