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Difficulties in managing energy efficiency: Task Group concluding report published
...ty, adds Dalton, is that “most FMs get turned off by regulation. Although they have a big role in compliance, if you start to talk about Part L on its own without showing how that relates to FMs or the FM’s activities, most FMs will try to ignore it”. Research presented in the same energy special issue of the magazine reveals that FMs have traditionally struggled to demonstrate a strong business case for introducing measures to manage energy. The arguments against investment include energy efficiency not rating high as a business priority, or senior management being put off by the initial o...
News | 21 Dec 2006
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The burning issue
...ALYSIS Does Britain really have a sick-note culture? workplacelaw 3 workplacelaw Editor Editorial Assistant Design Photography Not to be sniffed at... If you've noticed a funny smell in the air, you're not just imagining it! Workplace Law Magazine is stimulating all the senses this month, in a special issue that highlights the biggest single reform of fire legislation in more than 30 years. The magazine is making its first appearance at Workplace Law's Fire Safety 2005 conference, and as it's such an important issue for employers, we've gone to special efforts to bring the matter to life. From A...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2005
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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
...lications of the case. 22 PLEASE RELEASE ME Kelvin Reynolds, Director of Operations and Technical Services at the British Parking Association, explains to Gavin Bates why the Government needs to clarify its plans to ban wheel clamping. WPL Recruitment is a professional services recruitment agency specialising in facilities management, building services, health and safety, and human resources appointments. Operating from our offices in Cambridge and London, we help clients throughout the UK to find professional candidates for permanent and interim management positions. If you have vacancies in FM, b...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
...lth and safety breaches. We'll be reflecting on the verdict during this year's FM Conference and HR Conference, which take place on 5-6 April at the Radisson Hotel Stansted. And as a taster of just some of the topics being discussed during the two days, this issue of Workplace Law Magazine includes specially commissioned features based on some of the sessions. On p.9, our Head of Health and Safety, Simon Toseland, who will look in some detail at the impact of Lord Young's review of health and safety during the conference, discusses the impact of the introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health ...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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The world in your hands?
...members of the Workplace Law Network A new decade: It's now in your hands inSide thiS iSSue JAN/FEB 2010 Issue 52 Strike action Wonderful Copenhagen? Analysis of the discussions and decisions reached during the Climate Change conference. interview: Ali Moran, Chair of the BIFM People Management Special Interest Group. Page 22 Comment: The UK's first disability-specific law promotes individual needs. Page 45 | CPd Section: In-depth guidance on fire safety and TUPE. Page 30 Plus: The all new data section and news round-up of the leading Network stories ... Why employers must act quickly and de...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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48: How the 48-hour working week could push employers to the max
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network How the 48 hour working week could push employers to the max WORKING TIME SPECIAL FEBRUARY 2009 Issue 44 Interview: Gary Titley, Leader of Labour's MEPs, on the Working Time Directive. Page 20 Navigating the Globe Fire risk assessing the only thatched building in London. Page 22 Keeping in touch Case law: Long term sick staff entitled to full holiday leave. Page 10 Burden ...
Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009
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Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business
...DATE In-depth technical guidance on: musculoskeletal disorders, the Single Equality Act, and recovering staff costs in litigation. 24 PREMIUM CONTENT Workplace Law Network premium members now have free access to a wide range of white papers and factsheets, as well as news, case reports, briefings, special reports, guides, and the magazine online! COMMENT 07 FROM THE COALFACE Bursar Martin Newlan says that there are now so many different pieces of legislation he is tempted to stop reading all the advice. THE DATA 36 NEW THIS MONTH! Five pages of key statistics and information on employment law and ...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
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Smoking ban special
...rge number of people each year; the venues are open seven days per week and, in addition, are often used for corporate and private functions. The buildings are already no-smoking but where smokers leave the building(s) Johnston has the problem of people tending to congregate close to the entrance, especially in inclement weather or at night. One of the important issues for him is whether the new legislation gives guidance on any distance from the building, or at least entrance/ exits and ground level windows, which should be observed by smokers. However, how would your staff react to this? Even thoug...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2007
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Energy management special issue
...sure on businesses have kept energy at the forefront of commercial energy users' minds. Traditionally, FMs have struggled to convince their employers of the importance of managing energy, but increasing prices has proved a real driver for change. So if, as Katy Brown suggests in this month's energy special, businesses haven't been persuaded to change their practices in order to save the planet, they have perhaps been more inclined to take steps that see them spending less money on energy and, therefore, using and wasting less. This month we examine how FMs have successfully made the business case for...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2007
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The Diversity Dilemma
...in public. He said he suffered panic attacks and feared he would be made into a figure of fun. After an "unpleasant" and heated meeting with his sergeant, PC Singh went off work sick. PC Singh was awarded £3,500 for indirect discrimination and £6,500 for harassment. David Jepps, an Employment Law Specialist with Keystone Law, said: "The case of PC Singh serves as a reminder to employers that the religious beliefs of individuals are heavily protected by employment law. Employers need to be sure they can justify their position. Even if an employer's position can be justified, going about it in the wr...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
...premium members of the Workplace Law Network Cultivating suCCess 9 ways to cut costs legally and stimulate growth in your organisation Forum focus Health and safety gone nuts! Workplace Law members on BBC's Panorama programme: is now the time to stand up and be counted? Page 19 COST-CUTTING SpeCIal JUNE 2009 Issue 48 legal update: Updating contracts a way to save money? Page 26 posting successful results Controversial cuts: the Royal Mail story. Page 16 Comment Disability signage: who wants to grope a toilet door? Page 7 Challenge: First corporate manslaughter case hits the courtroom. ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
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Buncefield disaster: the aftermath and what you can learn from it
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network the aftermath and what you can learn from it BUNCEFIELD spECIaL IssUE disaster Buncefield The planner Peter Power on Olympic-sized emergencies, and what to do about them. MAY 2009 Issue 47 Evacuate! The contingency plans to save city centre businesses in an emergency. The investigator Interview with the HSE's Buncefield investigator Taf Powell. Buncefield...
Magazine issue | 5 May 2009
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Soap star: The hygiene special issue
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network S ap star Dr Chris Flower on why employers should make rash decisions Hygiene special issue MARCH 2009 Issue 45 comment: Do the toilets in public buildings have to be public too? Page 9 Monitoring washroom breaks Toilet ratios Just how many toilets is your workplace meant to have? Page 16 changing attitudes case law: Disability ruling applied in landmark employment case. Page...
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
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Health hazards: keeping a lid on panic
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Health hazards: Dave Hampton's challenge to cut carbon consumption Page 26 keeping a lid on panic Hazards special issue FEBRUARY 2008 Issue 34 THE EMISSIONS MISSION PRINTERS: As harmful to health as cigarette smoke? The implications of purchasing and office planning decisions Page 16 Interview: The legal team behind the key mesothelioma compensation case, Barker v. Corus Page 20 Comment: Is there a real c...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008
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£20 if you can prove you’re competent
...guidance 28 Analysis 34 P24 istockphoto.com Stress in the workplace: Protection from Harassment Act 1997; Immigration update; and an overview of energy regulations for UK business. Employees' attitudes to data theft workplacelaw 3 New course dates for 2007 Sign up today Workplace Law is the specialist advisor to the BIFM on employment law, health and safety and premises management Managing Safely Certificate NEBOSH National General Certificate Venues across the UK High pass rates Expert trainers Biggest ever savings Book any of our 2007 courses before 1 price January and save 15% on the nor...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2006
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Playing with numbers: TUPE special issue
...developments, consultations, conferences, training, publications and important diary dates for the six months ahead 07 LETTERS Workplace Law Magazine readers share their thoughts on legal issues affecting their businesses 08 PLAYING WITH NUMBERS New employment law taking effect this April, with a special focus on the new TUPE regulations 13 SLIPPERY SLOPE It's amazing how little people know about the DDA, says David Sharp 14 MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS Open-minded employers might find employees have some good advice to offer, says Lisa Clarke 16 PREPARING FOR ACTION Workplace Law's 6th Annual Facilit...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2005
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2005: getting to grips with the legal year ahead
... be clinically well recognised, coupled with greater awareness of conditions such as stress, will, it is hoped, improve things for the workforce while still making life bearable for stressed employers. Wishing you a relaxing, merry Christmas and a successful New Year! Best wishes, Osborne Clarke's specialist health and safety team advises a range of businesses on all aspects of h&s law, as well as on issues such as facilities management, employment and compliance. We know we are a safe bet. For more information, please contact Osborne Clarke 2 Temple Back East Temple Quay Bristol BS1 6EG www.osbo...
Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004
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Face facts: how much do you really know about disability legislation?
...eith Wren of Credit Agricole Indosuez, and David Sharp, Managing Director of Workplace Law Group. Canary Wharf-based Bear Stearns International bank has chosen Workplace Law to provide its managers with accredited training under the NEBOSH National General Certificate. The course programme has been specially tailored to fit in over three weeks with the demands of the bank's business. Good luck to candidates taking their NEBOSH and IOSH Managing Safely exams with Workplace Law during the autumn. To book places, please contact us on 0870 777 8881 quoting ref. 1548. We'd like to welcome Downing College ...
Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2004
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Dealing with bogus claimants
...e 9 CPd section: First in a two part guide to absence management; manual handling explained. Page 30 Fit for purpose Readying the new Workplace Law Executive Centre for operation. something to talk about? How to manage the negative publicity of an employment dispute. Page 27 Conference coverage Special report from the 11th annual Workplace Law conference and dinner. Page 22 Plus: A new-look data section and news round-up of the leading Network stories ... Page 24 Workplace Law handbook 2010 n Get both the HR and Health and Safety editions for £99.00 with no VAT save an additional 10% if you ...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010
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Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?
...t few years sustainability has become a buzzword, seemingly dropped into articles whenever the subject of global warming, climate change, pollution or recycling comes up. But the question remains -- what are we meant to be sustaining, and why should it be sustained? The Sustainable Workplaces 2008: Special Report covers the whole spectrum of sustainability, from Corporate Social Responsibility to waste management, to give you all of the information you need on this increasingly popular topic in one place. Featuring contributions from experts including: Claire Fuller investigates the real effect that...
Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008
