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This consultation is being conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to seek feedback from stakeholders on proposed best practice guidance for food businesses operators providing non-prepacked food. This guidance covers the interpretation and application of allergen provisions for non-prepacked foods. This consultation will be of most interest to: food business operators (FBOs), retailers, institutional caterers and other operators that provide non-prepacked (for example, loose food) enforcement authorities food industry representative bodies any other organisation...

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30 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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International Men’s Day is on 19 November every year (Tuesday in 2024). Across November there are Parliamentary debates, policy launches, employer days (perfect for showcasing Equality Diversity Inclusion), community events, health days, business events, staff support days, debates, student events, political events, lectures, research launches, gigs, charity promotion days, book launches, mental health discussions, film showings, conferences, competitions, comedy nights, get-togethers, award announcements and charity fundraisers. The three core themes for International Men’s Day in...

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29 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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Wales has the highest absence rate in the UK, with an estimated 11.6 million working days lost due to sickness or injury. To help employers address this growing issue, Healthy Working Wales (HWW) has launched a new webpage on ‘Managing Sickness Absence’. This resource offers advice, guidance and signposting on reducing absenteeism, supporting employees’ return to work, and maintaining productivity. With tips on monitoring attendance and creating a supportive workplace, it’s an informative resource for...

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29 October 2024

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29 October 2024

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a collection of tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions each November that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections with investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions. This year’s takes place from 18 November to 24 November 2024. For further information please visit: Global Entrepreneurship Week | Global Entrepreneurship Network (genglobal.org) GEW | Business Wales (gov.wales)

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28 October 2024

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28 October 2024

Caerphilly businesses are invited to unlock the power of circular economy clean growth with CEIC’s fully-funded two-day programme Join the short fully funded introductory programme and discover how your business can thrive while reducing waste and boosting sustainability through clean growth and circular economy principles. Programme Content: Introduction to Clean Growth and Circular Economy Understanding carbon emissions and what you can do to influence their reduction Development of a carbon reduction plan Practical ideas to...

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28 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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Purple Tuesday is a global social movement and the #1 brand for improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365 days a year. The spending power of disabled people and their household worldwide is currently estimated to be worth $13 trillion, increasing by 14% per annum. Only 10% of businesses have a targeted strategy for this huge market and 75% of disabled people and their families have walked away from a business...

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28 October 2024

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31 October 2024

Driving or riding is often the most hazardous activity employees engage in at work, with about one-third of road traffic collisions in Britain involving individuals driving or riding as part of their job. To enhance road safety, employers, particularly in the construction sector, must take reasonable steps to manage these risks and protect employees from harm, just as they would in a traditional workplace. The latest police recorded road collision stats from April – June...

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25 October 2024

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25 October 2024

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The International Stress Management Association [ISMAUK] is a registered charity and the lead professional body for workplace and personal stress management, supporting good mental health, wellbeing and performance. International Stress Awareness Week 2024 takes place from 4 to 8 November, is a major annual event focusing on stress management and campaigning against the stigma associated with stress and mental health issues. Midway through the week, Stress Awareness Day falls on Wednesday 6 November. For further...

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25 October 2024

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25 October 2024

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Violence and aggression at work can have a serious impact on your workers physical and mental health HSE's guidance on violence at work will help you protect your workers. It will help you: assess the risks put the right controls in place report and learn from incidents There is have guidance on how to support your workers after a violent incident. There are also examples drawn from typical situations where employers have reduced the risk...

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25 October 2024

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25 October 2024

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) supports businesses and innovators, from all sectors, who are using personal information in new and creative ways. They offer free expert advice and bespoke support on how data protection laws apply to innovations including AI and machine learning techniques. Their Innovation Advice service is designed to respond to your regulatory questions within 10-15 days and they also publish anonymised versions of the questions and answers to ensure that as many...

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24 October 2024

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24 October 2024

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