Search results for How green is your building
Subjects
Formats
Services
41 results found showing 1 - 20
-
Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?
...etwork SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACES APRIL 2008 Issue 36 Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine? Workplaces of the future: What climate change could mean for business if we don't act now. Page 5 A living wage: Why paying the lowest wages isn't the best option. Page 13 Sustainable Workplaces Week: How businesses can work towards a sustainable future. Page 15 Plus: Technical guidance | The data Comment and more ... Find out inside ... Sustainable workplaces: n Why do I need to concern myself with sustainability? n What can I do to make sure my business is sustainable? n Why is sustainability ...
Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008
-
How much does it cost to kill someone at work?
workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace SEPTEMBER 2007 ISSUE 30 The workplace death toll How the amount of legislation, size of the workforce and health and safety spend affect numbers of deaths Behavioural safety Is examining why employees behave unsafely the key to strong health and safety culture? The top ...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2007
-
Energy management special issue
workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace FEBRUARY 2007 ISSUE 24 Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 & 2006 -- interactive business and professional Highly commended: AOP Online Publisher of the Year 2005 -- business IN EVERY ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT CONTENTS Leg...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2007
-
Disability access: is it becoming clear yet?
... for their views on the progress we've made and the future of the DDA 15 A FINE MESS Why do we bother fining companies for their health and safety failures, asks David Sharp P14 16 5 STEPS TO STEERING CLEAR OF EMPLOYMENT TRIBNALS Your guide to key recent and upcoming changes in employment law how will it affect HR directors? P20 20 A TALL STORY? Can size discrimination ever be justified? Workplace Law Magazine focuses on some unusual cases in this grey area of the law LEGAL UPDATE 24 CASE LAW Legal experts offer their views on the implications of recent case law for employers 26 TECHNIC...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2005
-
It’s a WRAP
...The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network inside this issue NOV/DEC 2011 Issue 63 Changing times David Sharp, MD of Workplace Law, outlines exciting new plans. Page 22 Rules of RiddOR Latest guidance on reporting of injuries and ill health at work. Page 34 Comment: How green is our government? asks Alison Doig, Christian Aid. Page 9 Legal update: Employment Tribunal reform a step too far? Page 16 Partied out Not every workplace event is incidentfree. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... workplace law ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
-
The world in your hands?
...l business strategy; and the Workplace Parking levy is it a burden or a benefit? 34 TRANSFERRING UNDER TUPE Sejal Raja on the key issues that employers need to be aware of when considering whether TUPE applies and the obligations it imposes on employers. 44 CLIENT FOCUS: KEEPING ThE ChAPS SAFE How Workplace Law Consulting has helped a busy heating and mechanical services company meet its duties under the CDM Regulations. 22 ThE PERSONNEL TOUCh Sara Bean talks to Ali Moran, HR Consultant for Workplace Law, and Chair of the new BIFM People Management Special Interest Group (SIG). emPLoyment ...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
-
Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
...n June and July. 10 CASE LAW n Health and safety fatality prosecution thrown out of court. n Tips test case upholds minimum wage law. FOCUS 12 TOP TIPS TO CUT COSTS According to a recent survey, one in every three employers is considering changing staff conditions with a view to cutting costs. So how can this be accomplished? And are there other ways to cut costs in a workplace? NeTWORK 19 NO LAUGHING mATTER Media portrayal may have gone nutty, agree members of the Workplace Law forum, following BBC Panorama's health and safety special, 'May contain nuts', but what can be done to address the n...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
-
Green travel plans: frequently asked questions
...rk, or avert the need to buy a car. What are the tax benefits? According to HM Revenues and Customs' factsheet for employers setting up green travel plans, where an employer helps employees to get to and from work, such as by providing petrol or season tickets, these benefits are normally taxable. However, there is no tax or National Insurance contributions to pay if an employer offers: free or subsidised work buses; subsidies to public bus services; cycles and safety equipment made available for employees; or workplace parking for cycles and motorcycles. For more information, go to http://www.h...
News analysis | 10 Apr 2008
-
Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business
...effect and key dates for your diary during October and November 2007. FOCUS 12 FACEFACTS 30 million people worldwide spending 233 million working hours a month on social networking, at a cost of £130m a day. Are these your employees? You could jump on the Facebook banning bandwagon, or just learn how to communicate with your employees! at home. Kelly Mansfield meets author of the report, Michelle Mahdon. CHALLENGE 30 "WE WILL WEAR GOOSE FAT!" When Nick Thompson discovered two grown men crawling around on their hands and knees in the centre of Cambridge, he was compelled to uncover the motivat...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
-
Employees want to work for a 'green' business
...doing - whether in its annual report or on its website. That way, potential employees and customers can see the difference the company is making. "It's also in a company's best interest to adopt simple energy-efficiency measures, as it could save them up to 10% on energy bills. “Our research shows that one in four workers don't switch off the lights in a room that is not being used, but nearly all say they do when they're at home. "Simply encouraging employees to bring their good energy habits into the workplace, businesses could reduce lighting bills by around 19% a year, not to mentio...
News | 10 Apr 2006
-
Health and safety: how does your business measure up?
...directors of listed companies. As investors, we elect company directors to represent our interests. It is very much in our interests for these directors to maintain good occupational health and safety conditions for the workforce. Not only is this simply the right thing to do, but history has also shown that mistakes can lead to business interruptions that affect financial performance.” The nine case studies highlight the benefits that director leadership brings both to the health and safety of the employees and to the business. They are aimed not only at large organisations, but at small a...
News | 21 Jul 2005
-
Internships – Are you breaking the law?
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Exploitation or opportunity? The net value of unpaid interns inside this issue MAY/JUN 2011 Issue 60 Wheels come off Kelvin Reynolds of the BPA on how the Government needs to clarify plans to ban wheel clamping. Page 22 Fire proof CPd surplus to requirements New Waste Management Regulations explained. Page 28 Comment: Why Workplace Law supports the Yes to Fairer Votes Campaign. Page 45 Legal update: The Coalition Government's Red Tape Challeng...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
-
Sweeping changes
workplacelaw rkpla rkplac The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Sweeping changes How the Coalition Government intends to tidy up workplace legislation inside this issue JUL/AUG 2010 Issue 55 Comment: Implications of the BA industrial dispute Page 15 new Government: What now for HR immigration law? Page 34 Environment management expert, Colin Malcolm, talks sensible sustainabili...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2010
-
The Diversity Dilemma
...case will be of little assistance to larger organisations with complex management structures. NETWoRK 42 FORUM FOCUS Reflecting Network members' views on the Workplace Law site during the past weeks. foCus 18 DEALING WITH DIVERSITY With such a diverse and increasingly multi-cultural UK workplace, how are employers expected to manage, asks Gavin Bates? 10 LEGAL UPDATE Choose from one of four study modes to suit your individual needs: 1. Classroom 12 January 26 March 2010 2. Blended 14 January 26 March 2010 3. fast-track 9 November 11 December 4. Distance learning Study when you want ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
-
Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network New legislation But equal treatment for all? New Look MaGaziNe SEPT/OCT 2009 Issue 50 God's green earth Partner profile Meet Chris Hoar, DG at the Facilities Management Association. Body of evidence How PHS Datashred helps the NHS dispose of its confidential data. Comment: Will the new Equality Bill undermine fairness for women? Page 15 interview: Outgoing Editor, Claire Fuller, on why civil liberties should not be taken for granted. Page 22 Plus: an all new data section, and introducing a news ...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
-
UK on track to meet Kyoto targets, says Government
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn says that the UK is making progress on cutting Greenhouse Gas emissions, but warns that there is still much work to do. Provisional statistics published for total UK Greenhouse Gas emissions for 2007 showed a drop of 2% over the previous year, with 639.4m carbon dioxide equivalent, down from 652.3m tonnes in 2006. They also show that in 2007, UK net emissions of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) were provisionally estimated to be 543.7m tonnes. This was 2% lower than the 2006 figure of 554.5m tonnes. The decreas...
News | 7 Apr 2008
-
"We don't serve wheelchairs"
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network "We don't serve wheelchairs" How Sir Bert Massie changed the attitudes of a nation DISCRIMINATION SPECIAL DECEMBER 07/JANUARY 08 Issue 33 Changing Faces Henrietta Spalding on disfigurement and discrimination Page 16 Where are they now? Discrimination cases of the '70s and how they've affected your business Page 12 Behind the sc...
Magazine issue | 1 Jan 2008
-
CDM special
workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace MARCH 2007 ISSUE 25 CDM lients o Revised construction regulations will constructio on t dirty y! mean clients have to get their feet dirty! ore Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 & 2006 -- interactive business and professional Highly commended: AOP Online P...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2007
-
Businesses prepared to pay more for energy efficient premises
...vironmental consideration for businesses when reviewing their future accommodation requirements. Sixty four per cent said that energy efficiency would be “very important” when looking for a property in the next five years. Another 91% were concerned at the possibility of rising energy prices. However, there is a limit to how much businesses are prepared to pay. Fifty eight per cent of respondents said they would pay “marginally” more and 18% said they would pay “moderately” more. None of the businesses polled said they were prepared to pay “significantly” more to achieve an envi...
News | 20 Jul 2006
-
London’s burning, where’s the engine?
workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace OCTOBER 2006 ISSUE 21 London's burning, Fire safety law reform: filling in the missing pieces engine? where's the Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 & 2006 interactive business and professional Highly commended: AOP Online Publisher of the Year 2005 - ...
Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2006
