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Legislation and Regulation

Health and safety for business – How to prevent accidents

For businesses, the creation of an up-to-date health and safety policy can be the difference between damaging litigation and a solid safety net

Human Resources

Improving workplace hygiene to shield your staff from illness

Whether it is the winter weather or coronavirus coming to us from abroad, it looks like illness is set to increase dramatically: so how can you combat poor health and absence through hygiene?

Growth Planning

Staying safe in the office

Praxis42 bring you an insight into office safety along with some general safety tips that’ll help your office become that much safer.

Entrepreneurs

What does a health and safety slip-up cost your business?

Research suggests that health and safety fines for businesses more than doubled in 2015/16 since the previous year; £38.3 million versus £18.1 million.

Human Resources

How to decrease accident rates in a busy working environment

As an employer, you have a legal duty to protect your staff and as an employee it’s important that you are taking all the steps necessary to protect yourself. So are you doing everything you can to protect your workforce and yourself?

Human Resources

Why organisation is key for the safety of your employees

Good environmental, health,and safety management all boils down to organisation. Here's why.

Growth Planning

Protection from Asbestos: An employer’s responsibility

If you are taking on a new business premises, it’s imperative that appropriate building surveys are carried out.

News

Educating your employees on pest control

Pest control may not be something you've thought about but it is a genuine problem: so how can you make sure your workforce knows the signs to stop it early?

News

Common wiring accidents in the workplace and how to avoid them

Faulty wiring is often the cause of long and expensive legal action, and in extreme cases can lead to workplace fatalities: so how can you ensure you steer clear of this very serious problem?

Human Resources

Workplace injuries you might not have considered

Bad falls, car accidents, electrocutions, and faulty machinery; you’re probably familiar with some of these common workplace injuries, but do you really understand just how many potential hazards you and your staff can face in a typical working day?

Legislation and Regulation

Government aims to reduce ‘elf ‘n safety’ regulations

Businesses such as shops, offices and pubs will no longer have to deal with health and safety inspections under new plans unveiled by the government.

Human Resources

Locating health and safety hazards

A risk assessment health check could prevent your business getting hurt.

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Turning the UK and Ireland’s e‑invoicing mandates into a growth opportunity

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.