With the rapid growth of cloud-based solutions delivered by third party providers, facilities managers find themselves increasingly drawn into the thorny issue of data protection at work. Whether deploying a new room booking software application, or setting up an online Learning Management System (LMS), organisations need to think carefully about what sort of data is being processed and for what purposes, where and how it is being stored, and who has access to it. This is being thrown into sharp focus by the advent of the new General Data Pro... Continue reading

Following our endorsement of the Serious eLearning Manifesto two weeks ago, International Workplace, who have a growing portfolio of eLearning courses,  has now become registered as a signatory. The Manifesto consists of 22 principles designed to improve the effectiveness of eLearning as a learning and development tool, and to make sure it is only used where appropriate. The Manifesto has now been signed by 975 professionals in the eLearning industry on behalf of themselves and/or their employer. Supporting Principles Do Not Assume that ... Continue reading

Would you like to become a volunteer Test Pilot for International Workplace? To help us test our growing portfolio of online courses and digital learning solutions before they go live, we’re bringing together a panel of volunteers – and we’re inviting you to join us! We’re looking for people from all walks of life – you certainly don’t need to be an expert in any of the subjects we specialise in. You don’t even need a computer – in fact, if you regularly use the internet on your tablet or smartphone, we’d be just as plea... Continue reading

Business Minister, Margot James, has written to the chief executives of all FTSE 350 companies urging them to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In her letter, she called on the UK’s largest companies to take up key recommendations from the Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith Review into black and ethnic minority progression in the workplace, including: publishing a breakdown of their workforce by race and pay; setting aspirational targets; and nominating a board member to deliver on those targets. The Business Minister said:... Continue reading

At Spring Budget 2017, the government announced its intention to consult on whether to bring illegal waste sites within the scope of Landfill Tax. Landfill Tax was introduced on 1 October 1996 as a disincentive to landfilling material and to encourage the switch to more environmentally friendly alternatives. Since the introduction of the tax in the UK, landfilling is down more than 60%. Landfill Tax is due on material disposed of at landfill sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which have an environmental permit or licence for waste d... Continue reading