Stress Awareness Month
26th March 2024
Working in the third sector can be stressful. However, we must find ways to reduce that stress or learn to minimise the impact where there is no easy solution. Join... Read more
News
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Martyn’s Law and What it Means for the Third Sector
19th February 2024
The UK government is currently in the process of drafting a bill that will affect third-sector organisations and their premises. The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the requirements that,... Read more
Health and Safety Performance Review
6th February 2024
As we head towards the end of the financial year it is a good time to look at reviewing and auditing your Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. In this... Read more
Winter Events
5th December 2023
Winter Events With the festive holidays, approaching many organisations may be planning to hold events over the period. Here are some things to consider when planning for your event; this... Read more
Five Steps to Risk Assessing – Health and Safety
1st November 2023
In a new blog from the Health and Safety expert in our People and Safety Services team we discuss what to consider when assessing risks within the workplace: The 5... Read more
What to consider when employing fixed-term workers?
2nd October 2023
Our HR Advice team share 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... Read more
Improving Health and Safety Culture
4th September 2023
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... Read more
Redundancy – A Shift to Empathy?
4th September 2023
This short blog from the HR Advice Team can help you consider your organisation's approach to redundancy. Redundancies used to be sudden and harsh, with little care for the staff'... Read more
People Management Projects for MSC Students
23rd June 2023
This opportunity is now closed MSc Students at Strathclyde Business School are seeking organisations to collaborate with on their People Management dissertations. Work & Organisational Psychology Postgraduate students can help... Read more
Cost of Living Crisis – Supporting Employees
6th June 2023
Read this blog from the HR Advice Service team where we share ways you can support staff through the cost of living crisis when resources are limited. Help with Costs... Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week – Managing Anxiety
3rd May 2023
Hilda Campbell of COPE Scotland shares some tips on dealing with anxiety, the central theme for this year's Mental Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week runs this year between the 15th... Read more
Accessibility Needs & Hybrid Working
2nd May 2023
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] 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... Read more
Health and Safety for your Volunteers
28th April 2023
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... Read more
Health Risks Linked to Prolonged Sitting
26th April 2023
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... Read moreMaking time for you – Stress Awareness Month
4th April 2023
Hilda Campbell of COPE Scotland shares some tips and thoughts in ‘Stress Awareness Month’. There are so many different “awareness” days and months; it sometimes feels like this is just... Read more
5 Wellness Resources for Challenging Times
28th November 2022
In a guest blog, Hilda Campbell, Chief Executive of COPE Scotland addresses the impact of the cost of living crisis on our mental health. She highlights 5 wellbeing resources that... Read more
Are you concerned about staff burnout?
2nd November 2022
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... Read more
Your employee health and welfare checklist
27th September 2022
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... Read more