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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...
First published
28 October 2024
Last updated
31 October 2024
Road safety news
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...
First published
25 October 2024
Last updated
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...
First published
25 October 2024
Last updated
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...
First published
25 October 2024
Last updated
25 October 2024
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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...
First published
24 October 2024
Last updated
24 October 2024
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The living wage is good for business, good for employees and good for the local economy. By paying the real Living Wage, employers are voluntarily taking a stand to ensure their employees can earn a wage which is enough to live on. As well as it being the right thing to do, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the business benefits of becoming a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage rates are independently...
First published
24 October 2024
Last updated
24 October 2024
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Even with an increase in cost of living-related news, we know it can be hard to talk about money. Every year Talk Money Week, this year from 4 to 8 November, encourages people to open up about their finances. The week is an opportunity for everyone to get involved with events and activities across the UK which help people have more open conversations about their money – from pocket money to pensions – and continue...
First published
24 October 2024
Last updated
24 October 2024
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Workers in Wales who have been made redundant from Tata Steel UK or a business within the company’s supply chain and other associated contractors can now access dedicated funding to help them re-skill and regain employment. The ‘Employment & Skills Flexible Fund’ is part of a £13.5m UK Government funded programme coordinated by the Tata Steel Transition Board to support people and businesses affected by Tata Steel UK’s transformation programme. The fund, which is open...
First published
23 October 2024
Last updated
23 October 2024
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International Trade Week (ITW) is back from 11 to 15 November 2024. Led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with industry, ITW features a variety of activities for companies such as events, workshops and webinars. Whether you’re looking to secure your first export contract or expand your existing international sales, ITW will have something for you. The week’s activities are for UK companies of all sizes and sectors – whether selling...
First published
23 October 2024
Last updated
23 October 2024
Greenfleet
Electrifying and futureproofing any fleet is not straight-forward. Implementing a strategy to ensure that the right vehicles, technology and policy is put in place, is paramount and because all businesses across Wales are at different stages, there is still plenty of work to be done. After witnessing the impact of the GREENFLEET Scotland events since 2009, together with the EV Rally since 2021, and the start of the EV Rally – Capital City Challenge in...
First published
23 October 2024
Last updated
23 October 2024

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