LONE WORKING
Workplace health and safety guide – for Lone working
Shops and Retail
NEWS BRIEF
Cyber-attacks Continue Across UK and Europe On 6th September, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)—the owner of Holiday Inn—confirmed it had fallen victim to a cyber-attack. In a statement, IHG said it was investigating “unauthorised access” to a number of technology systems. The acknowledgement comes two days after the UK-based company’s booking channels were disrupted, preventing many
CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
Cyber-security breaches continue to be a problem for all types of organisations. The PDF attached gives some top tips on how to stay cyber safe.
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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CYBER INSURANCE
Since the pandemic started, working from home has become widespread across the normal working culture in the UK. While working from home is convenient and has many benefits, it also exposes both individuals and businesses to a range of cybersecurity risks. Since the pandemic started, working from home has become widespread across the normal working
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CYBER-RISK EXPOSURE CALCULATOR-RETAIL
Shops and online retailers use connected networks to perform valuable tasks like completing transactions, storing customer data and managing supply chains. Unfortunately hackers know the value of this data and the retail market is the most frequent market of cyber attacks. Complete the attached calculator to determine your business’s level of cyber risk.
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SAFETY MATTERS
Preventing Laptop Theft Laptops and other small personal electronic devices are desirable items for thieves. They can easily be resold, and thieves can make a quick profit. If your personal laptop is stolen, it may only affect you. But if your stolen laptop contains work information or is owned by the company you work for,
USING TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
By leveraging technology in learning and development efforts, employers can help engage employees, improve the employee experience and create efficiencies in learning and development. As organisational needs accelerate and evolve, it’s important that employees also have the necessary skills to succeed. A tech-enabled learning and development strategy can also address today’s talent shortages and skills
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LIVE WELL, WORK WELL
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder The lack of sunlight in winter can cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD), often termed “winter depression.” SAD is common, affecting around 2 million Britons each year, according to the NHS. SAD symptoms usually appear in autumn and begin to ease in spring, and while some sufferers experience symptoms annually, others may
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PERSONAL LINES PERSPECTIVES – FEBRUARY 2023
Home Preparing Your Home for Extreme Weather February is a common time for severe weather patterns, particularly storm-related flooding. In fact, last February’s three storms—Dudley, Eunice and Franklin—cost insurers an estimated £500 million, according to the Association of British Insurers. Home protection is vital all year round, but it’s especially critical this season due to
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INTEREST RATES RISE AGAIN
Yet Economists Remain Hopeful During a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 2nd February, the Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates for a 10th consecutive time in an effort to reduce inflation. The MPC voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase the Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, the highest
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