The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has welcomed a Government pledge to protect and enhance workers’ rights as part of the UK’s negotiations to exit the European Union. The recently published ‘Brexit’ White Paper has listed protecting workers’ rights as one of 12 principles which will guide the UK Government during its negotiations to leave the EU. In making its pledge, the Government states upholding workers’ rights will provide ‘certainty and continuity to employees and employers alike, creating stability ... Continue reading

The IEMA Foundation Certificate is one of the most sought-after qualifications in environmental management, leading to Associate level membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. The course is designed to raise your competence if you are new to environmental management or if you have a wide range of premises and facilities management responsibilities. Following some major changes to the membership and course structure of IEMA least year, this is our first course at International Workplace under the new Foundation Ce... Continue reading

International Workplace has moved a step closer to delivering the NEBOSH-accredited qualification designed to educate practitioners about health and wellness at work. The NEBOSH National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work is a one-week classroom course, requiring a minimum of 36 hours of tuition and 18 hours of private study. Candidates successfully completing this qualification who further develop the health aspects of their role may find this as a useful basis from which to progress to occupational health or healt... Continue reading

We’re delighted to report on the success of our most recent cohort of students for the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate, who took their exams just before Christmas. We’re pleased to report a 100% pass rate for paper NCC1, and 88% for paper NCC2, some of our best results ever for this comprehensive construction safety qualification. "100% pass rate for paper NCC1, and 88% for paper NCC2" This is just one of our suite of NEBOSH-accredited courses we run in classroom and eLearning formats, both in the UK and internationally. It c... Continue reading

Last month, Leanne Williams from facilities management service provider ISS was awarded a prestigious young manager award by one of the City of London’s leading livery companies. David Sharp asks her about her about her career and why corporate responsibility is so important to her.  Joining ISS through the company graduate scheme, Leanne initially wanted to get the chance to manage people. Starting her journey with ISS in the healthcare sector, she worked at its large facilities management contract at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. It was ... Continue reading