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A UK-wide survey of owner-managers has revealed that a third of small businesses with a dress-down policy believe it has brought a significant boost to their productivity. The Bank of Scotland Business Banking survey, conducted by the Opinion Research Business, also reveals a major growth in firms adopting a relaxed approach to their dress code. Indeed, four-fifths (79%) of small businesses w...
News | 27 Aug 2003
... used the internet when there was work to be done. instead, they only visited websites for personal reasons when work was slack. the tribunal heard that the company's staff were allowed to use computers for internet and personal emails outside core working times, as long as it did not breach other policies and guidelines. the tribunal also noted that any reasonable employer would recognise that using the internet was far less serious than accessing websites with an illegal or sexual content. it concluded no reasonable employer would have dismissed the women, and found they were both unfairly sacked....
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Euromillions RISK MANAGEMENT SpEcIAl Why we are all winners in the European health and safety lottery OCTOBER 2008 Issue 41 Safety signals president Freeman: First interview with the new leader at IOSH. Page 20 Footloose How safe is your employees' footwear? Page 15 Network Rail sparks safety debate over colour of hard hats. Technical: How do you risk assess a trip to an outdoor adventure centre? Page 30 Strung up Risk assessing the World Conker Championships. Page 16 Page 19 plus: Leg...
Magazine issue | 2 Oct 2008
workplacelaw Know-how to manage your workplace November 2004 Protective equipment Balancing health & safety with employment rights Pfizer UK Maria Hazard's enlightened approach to employee well-being Criminal records What do you really know about your employees? Commonhold New opportunities in freehold property management In every issue: employment law, health & safety, premises management Stress Has the perception of stress in the workplace become too anti-employer? management Contents 06 News The very lates...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004