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Make sure you protect workers during low temperatures and wintry conditions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their guidance to make it easier to find and understand advice on how to protect workers in low temperatures. This includes guidance for working outdoors. It also explains how you can assess the risks to workers and put controls in place to protect them. With low temperatures and less daylight, winter can make surfaces perilous. As...
First published
5 January 2026
Last updated
8 January 2026
Electric car charging
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. All businesses can use it to help provision chargepoints for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can further use it to provision chargepoints for their guests or visitors. The grant covers up to 75% of the total costs of the purchase and installation...
First published
17 July 2025
Last updated
1 April 2026
man working in an office sat next to a fan - hot day
With temperatures soaring in parts of Wales this week, make sure you have the right advice and guidance to work safely. It is important to remember the risks of overheating when working in hot conditions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has plenty of guidance on workplace temperature, including: Is it too hot to work? What the law says Outdoor working guidance Heat stress Find out more by visiting the HSE’s workplace temperature website. For...
First published
16 June 2025
Last updated
19 June 2025
Men and women sitting in a circle during group therapy, supporting each other.
Having a mentally healthy workforce can bring so many benefits to your organisation. From ideas for improving the workplace culture, to support for line managers, Mental Health at Work has lots of resources, toolkits and case studies to help you create a mentally healthy workplace. For free resources for managers, HR Professionals and employees, please select the following link: Useful resources - Mind There’s also free supported self-help and a guide for small businesses...
First published
29 December 2024
Last updated
22 June 2026
Good planning and organisation are essential to putting on an event that is both safe and enjoyable. You can get started with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance for organisers on how to plan, manage and monitor your event. It will help you make sure workers and the visiting public are not exposed to health and safety risks. Whether you're an organiser, venue owner or volunteer, find out more about your responsibilities. Depending on...
First published
16 November 2024
Last updated
19 June 2026
A toolkit for coastal businesses in Wales has been designed to help businesses market their products and services through the pulling power of the Path and how it can benefit them. The free, easy to use online resource gives businesses access to a wide range of material and information in one place – including logos, news items, posters and videos for use in online and offline marketing and promotion. For further information please visit the...
First published
22 October 2024
Last updated
19 June 2026
A programmer is typing a code on a keyboard to protect a cyber security from hacker attacks and save clients confidential data.
Employees are the first layer of cyber defence in any business so ensuring they can spot common cyber security issues or risks is essential. The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is launching staff training sessions in Security Awareness. Security Awareness Training provides employees with a basic but effective understanding of their cyber environment and the confidence to recognise and draw attention to any potential security issues. Topics include: recognising social engineering how to protect...
First published
11 October 2024
Last updated
22 June 2026
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Understand how your legal duties are relevant to your charity’s use of social media. Social media can be a powerful communication tool for charities, but there are risks that come with using it. Read this guidance to understand the risks, your responsibilities as trustees and what to consider if issues do arise. The guidance explains the importance of having a social media policy. Use the checklist to help you develop a policy, or to check...
First published
26 September 2024
Last updated
22 June 2026
The SME Climate Hub is here to help small businesses deliver on their climate goals. The SME Climate Hub has developed free, practical resources specifically tailored to support SMEs on their net zero journey through strategic emission reductions and opportunities for climate leadership. Businesses can calculate their emissions with the Business Carbon Calculator, learn how to take action with the Climate Fit education course and access support through the Financial Support guide and 1.5°C Business...
First published
11 September 2024
Last updated
22 June 2026
Find out how your business can become more dementia-friendly and get a free guide. From retail to housing, utilities to entertainment, finance to transport, all sectors have a part to play. All businesses can contribute to tackling the social and economic impact of dementia. Businesses and organisations can make a big difference for people with dementia and their carers by making a commitment to become more dementia-friendly. Becoming a dementia-friendly business is not only a...
First published
2 September 2024
Last updated
19 June 2026

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