Advice & Guides

What is Damp Proofing? Damp Proofing is a common concept used to identify techniques and procedures in mitigating moisture that has developed inside the walls and floors and into the internal structure of the building. Dampness is seen in many old properties that may have been built without even a damp-proof membrane. However, some of the modern buildings still face this issue due to water leakage, excessive flooding, temperature changes, and so on. It is vital to include a damp proof specialist [...]

If you value the safety of your workforce, then you’ll want to be constantly improving the environment that they work in. Working to keep the office safe is more than just about compliance, as you can hope to keep your workers happy and valued. Record Incidents A safety incident is never pleasant but it serves as a good teaching moment. Recording all of the details of these will allow you to take action to stop them from happening again. All too [...]

The UK personal injury claim industry is split into four main sectors, most claims fitting within one of them. Road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, medical negligence and accidents in public places are the usual categories but of course there will always be some claims that do not fit any of them for one reason or another. Road Traffic Accidents There are about 250,000 reported road traffic accidents each year in the UK, although it is estimated a truer figure for a [...]

The age-old saying ‘time is money’ hits hard when it comes to running a business. And, when it comes to systems and software you need to make sure you have everything in place so that when your employees log on they can maximise the time they are paid to work without too many glitches or costly calls to the IT department. To help you get your systems streamlined for 2018, we have put together some top tips. So, whether you’re [...]

OSHA violations, in the popular mind, are a damning indictment of the company, a scarlet letter that indicates that the company has a complete disregard for employee safety. In reality, the most common OSHA violations are relatively minor or issues that raise risks for employees but are not outright dangerous. That said, OSHA violation fines spiked 80% in the final years of the Obama administration, so it is costly to receive even a minor one. OSHA violations can have [...]

Safety in the workplace is an extremely important matter in all different professions, but it’s not often one that gets employees excited. “Many employers are on the lookout for ways to make this topic more fun and inspiring.” states Health and Safety expert, Shannon Mills, from HSE.gov. So we’ve listed five simple ways for you to turn safety training into less of a drag while ensuring that your employees are taking in all the important information. Try and be concise As [...]

Any business owner or manager will know that taking care of a business’s most important asset – its valuable employees – needs to be right at the top of the agenda. Every company in every industry faces its own unique problems and challenges in promoting a safety culture, but for people working either wholly or partially outdoors, there is a whole new set of considerations to bear in mind. Those working outside are in an environment that contains more unknown [...]

Are your staff becoming lazy? Do you think they are producing low quality results at work that do not match to previous results? If you are answering yes to both these questions, you need to take action and provide your staff with a burst of fresh air to boost their motivation in work. There are a few steps to follow to boost your staff morale and to getting your staff back to producing consistent high quality work results, do [...]

Whatever kind of business you run, one of the most important assets you have is your workforce. They ultimately have a bigger influence on the success or failure of your company than any other factor. The relationship between a company and its employees is almost symbiotic – each needs the other to survive and thrive. All of these are grandiose reasons for telling you something that you should already know intuitively. A business needs to look after its people, and [...]

Managing rapid growth is a problem many business owners hope they will face one day, but growth can present you with some tough puzzles to solve. Overworked staff members are constantly calling for reinforcements, but payroll expenses can quickly spiral out of control. Here are some of the most common solutions to handle expansion without adding permanent staff. Invite Feedback From Front-Line Staff Are there ways to reduce the workload for your existing staff? Support staff and front-line personnel are often painfully [...]