News - HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Oct 2, 2023 | HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
The People & Safety Services team shares a short blog on what to consider when hiring fixed-term workers. As the modern workforce changes rapidly, the conventional model of employing permanent workers is also changing. More and more organisations are opting for...
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Sep 4, 2023 | HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
When looking to improve our Health and Safety outcomes, one of the most important areas to consider is our staff. The CEO, Board Members, paid staff, and volunteers are all intrinsic components to ensuring Health and Safety in the workplace. Human Factors are those...
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Sep 4, 2023 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
This short blog from the People & Safety Services team can help you consider your organisation’s approach to redundancy. Redundancies used to be sudden and harsh, with little care for the staff’ well-being. But times have changed and organisations are...
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Jun 6, 2023 | HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Read this blog from the People & Safety Services team where we share ways you can support staff through the cost of living crisis when resources are limited. Help with Costs Reduce out-of-pocket costs by offering prompt reimbursement for expenses, giving cash...
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May 2, 2023 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Read this short blog from the People & Safety Services team to consider accessibility needs for your employees who work remotely or hybrid. In hybrid working, staff members work mostly from home and attend work in person on need only basis. Although it can be...
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Apr 28, 2023 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Our Health and Safety experts share new advice on keeping your volunteers safe in this short blog from the People & Safety Services team. There has been updated guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding volunteers in the workplace. These...
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Apr 26, 2023 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Our Wellbeing experts raise the impact of prolonged sitting in this short blog from the People & Safety Services team. The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has reported the health risks associated with prolonged static sitting at work, affecting...
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Dec 1, 2022 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Wellbeing expert Zofia Zukowska discusses Trauma-informed Practice in this month’s People & Safety Services blog. By increasing our awareness and understanding of the impact of trauma, we can also begin to think about ways to address this from an...
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Nov 2, 2022 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Our People & Safety Services team has highlighted an area of growing concern for employers and something to be aware of during this challenging period for recruitment and retention in our sector. What is ‘Quiet Quitting’ and is it linked to burnout?...
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Sep 27, 2022 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
This month our Health & Safety expert Cam Pollock, has compiled the latest advice to ensure the welfare of your employees and volunteers. Read more about what is expected from your organisation: Staff Health, Safety and Welfare Anyone who employs paid staff must...
Read more... Sep 1, 2022 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
The UK’s part-year workers are now entitled to full paid annual leave, court rules. The Supreme Court, the highest court in the UK, has just ruled on term-time contracts and holiday pay. Term-time staff, such as teachers, have long argued that they should be...
Read more... Aug 23, 2022 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
Preparations are well underway for the GCVS People & Safety Services Conference this September and we’re excited to introduce you to another of our Workshop hosts. We asked expert Paul McMahon to tell us more about himself and the workshop he is hosting....
Read more... Aug 15, 2022 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
The GCVS People & Safety Services Conference this September is shaping up to be a packed 2 day event. We spoke with Wellbeing expert Zofia Zukowska who is leading a workshop both days to find out more: Zofia Zukowska, Wellbeing Advisor, GCVS Zofia has been working...
Read more... Aug 2, 2022 | GCVS Blog, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
As we prepare for the GCVS People & Safety Services Conference this September we’re excited to share more about about the Mindfulness Workshop we shall be running. We asked expert Patricia Galavis to tell us about herself and her plans for the day....
Read more... Jul 15, 2022 | GCVS Events, HR, H&S, Wellbeing and Recruitment
As we prepare for the GCVS People & Safety Services Conference this September we are delighted to share more about about the event and the team who are running it. To begin, we asked manager and conference organiser Natasha Gordon to share a little more about...
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