5 Key Things That Should Be Included in Your Social Media Policy
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 […]
Why Do Organisations Need a Compliance Programme?
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 […]
VinciWorks launch new Phishing eLearning course
If you have never had an enticing or deceptive email designed to encourage you to click a link or disclose sensitive information, then you are in the minority. According to Symantec, phishing rates have increased across most industries with no size or type of organisation being immune. The need for a Phishing eLearning course has never […]
The Gig Economy: Training, Policies and your role as an employer
If you work in the UK or US, you’ll have heard about the rise of the gig economy. But how much time have you spent thinking about what it means to you as an employer in terms of training, policies, and workers’ rights? Viewed more positively it’s an opportunity for employers in a tight labour […]
The role of eLearning in tackling the skills gap
Tune into any news channel on any day of the week and you’re likely to hear about the problems afflicting UK productivity. What’s causing them? One reason is a mismatch of skills. In this post, we look at the current skills challenges and the role eLearning can potentially play in addressing them. The challenge for […]
Corporate Governance: The added value of eLearning
Can a comprehensive corporate governance training program prevent disasters? In January 2018 the giant construction company Carillion collapsed dramatically in the UK, resulting in a debt load of over £1.5 billion and the loss of more than 2,300 jobs. HR Magazine UK edition quoted a scathing government report which concluded that the collapse was “the result of […]
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
“The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will give us one of the most robust, yet dynamic, set of data laws in the world.” UK Digital Minister, Matt Hancock. Data Protection is changing and soon. Will your organisation be ready to comply with these significant and extensive changes? You have probably heard the term GDPR […]
VinciWorks launch updated Anti Money Laundering eLearning Course
VinciWorks has just completed an update to its Anti Money Laundering eLearning course. The course which was first launched in February 2017, defines the term Money Laundering and explains the different forms Money Laundering can take. It effectively highlights how criminals can target organisations and describes what should be done if illegal activity is suspected. […]
Online Sexual Harassment: HR and the use of Technology at Work
Employer Responsibility for Online Sexual Harassment The recent Financial Times investigation into the men-only Presidents Club dinner has become the latest in a string of sexual harassment scandals. Another FT investigation found that technology is fuelling harassment. So can HR do more to control the use of technology at work? In an interview with HR Magazine Employment Solicitor, Orla Bingham […]
VinciWorks Bid to Improve Governance Standards in Business by Launching CPD Accredited Training Pack
VinciWorks has successfully achieved certification for their Business Protection pack of 16 eLearning Courses from The CPD Accreditation Service. With Sexual Harassment, Modern Slavery, and Data Security in the news on an almost daily basis, training employees to understand these issues is a challenge that many organisations are struggling to meet. From MP’s in the […]
