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Safeguarding vulnerable service users and staff online | Our top tips for an effective Digital Safety Policy

In this article, we look at some of the ways organisations can protect themselves and others, including through having a Digital Safety Policy. With the tragic case of Molly Russell in the news recently, and the Online Safety Bill having now reached report stage in the House of Commons, digital and online safety is an …
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Watch again | Employment law update webinar | 23 November

During this session we focussed on recent people, HR and immigration developments which directly impact your organisation, covering:     Our sessions provide a host of action points and ideas to enable you to add extra value to your HR role. If you would like to discuss any of the points covered in this webinar, please feel free …
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New guide: Best practice for approaching investigations

Investigations are, unfortunately, a fact of life for many charities. We’ve learned through experience that it’s important for charities to have a plan in place, as well as a thorough and objective process that will stand up to scrutiny and minimise the risks to your charity. The circumstances that can prompt investigations can vary widely. …
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Changes to the guidance on sponsoring migrant workers: What do employers need to know?

The Home Office recently made several changes to the guidance on sponsoring migrant workers. Overall, these are positive changes for sponsors, by reducing the reporting trigger points and building in much needed flexibility where a worker is off work for compelling reasons. Changes have been made to suit a post-pandemic world. As a result of …
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Impact real estate: Embracing the change in the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (“MEES”)

The next deadline under the MEES Regulations is 1 April 2023. While many articles outline the penalties of not meeting the new standard, we like to see the changes as an opportunity for landlords to accelerate their sustainability strategy and ultimately create long-term positive impact for their tenants as well as the value of their …
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Getting your property strategy fit for a sustainable future | Watch again

The pandemic, hybrid working, the climate emergency and the current economic crisis have all left charities considering what they really need from their premises – now and in the future. This session, which took place at Spotlight: the annual Bates Wells charity conference 2022, covered: Download a copy of the slides here. The Real Estate …
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5 minute people and workplace update

Would you like a host of simple ideas which will help you add maximum value to your organisation? Paul Seath’s weekly LinkedIn people and workplace updates, aimed at HR professionals, provide food for thought and simple ideas you can implement internally.   Here’s a roundup of from September and October 2022. Skip to: The Financial …
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The power of business: How your company can support people and the planet in the cost of living crisis

As the cost of living crisis unfolds, the UK’s businesses will experience it in different ways – but all face urgent decisions about how to respond. “The power of business” guide by B Lab UK delves into the different ways businesses can be a force for good during the current crisis. Not all companies are …
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HR Clinic: Managing the impact of the cost of living crisis

These monthly sessions held with the Heritage Alliance are led by Paul Seath, Partner, and Damian Ward, Senior Associate, in our employment team. This session focussed on how members can address the impact of the cost of living crisis on their staff in light of a potentially limited scope to increase wages. The session was …
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On demand | Spotlight, the annual Bates Wells charity conference 2022

This year’s Spotlight conference took place at the Royal Society of Arts. We’re pleased to share recordings of the four panel sessions below, as well as a couple of on-demand bitesize legal updates. Watch again: Power, participation and privilegeHow can charities ensure that the voices of those with relevant life experience are being heard when …
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‘Power imbalance’ in sector funding model, say new charities at Spotlight, the Annual Bates Wells Charity Conference 2022

Jason Arthur, CEO of Mission 44 and Shameem Ahmed, Director of Advocacy at the Black Equity Organisation joined Samara Lawrence on our Power, participation and privilege panel. The two newly registered charities identified an imbalance of power in the way charities are funded, saying that some grantmakers are starting to introduce more equality into their …
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Covid-19 Inquiry – Module 3 now open

On 8 November, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry announced the opening of its third investigation. Module 3 will consider the impact of the pandemic on healthcare in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Module 1 is looking at the pandemic resilience and preparedness of the UK, including that of the public healthcare system. Module 3, by …
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