Owning a rental property is a great way to make some extra income, but it comes with a few responsibilities. One of the biggest issues for landlords is managing health and safety, so today we’re going to be looking at what you’ll need to do to ensure your tenants are safe in their new home.
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Recent research suggests that workers in an open-plan office space are more active and less stressed than those with desks in cubicles or private offices. The University of Arizona study used chest sensors to track movement and heart rate in hundreds of people in different buildings over three days. It also suggested that office workers
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As an owner or manager, you have a clear obligation and responsibility to provide your employees with a safe working environment. If you fail to do so, it could result in a current or even former employee filing a claim against you. A successful claim can be costly—not just financially—but also to your organisation’s reputation.
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As a nation, we’re more aware than ever of the impact of plastics on our planet. As a business, you can do your bit to minimise the amount of single-use plastic in your workplace by following these eco-friendly suggestions. Packaging If you manufacture or distribute products, what can you do about your own use of
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Over 40 per cent of businesses and nearly 20 per cent of charities reported a cyber-security breach or attack within the last 12 months. When such breaches occur, businesses and charities can suffer a variety of problems, including spending huge sums on new cyber-security measures and workers being unable to carry out their daily responsibilities.
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Think of smart technology and it’s probably devices such as the Amazon Echo (better known as Alexa) that spring to mind. While these kinds of innovations may not have obvious uses in a business context, you’d be surprised by just how much the latest tech could be helping your business to run more efficiently. Here
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