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Blog11th Oct 2018

How Supporting Whistleblowers Can Enhance Food Safety in the Food & Drinks Industry

Today the food sector is one of the largest and most important areas of economic productivity in almost every country in the world. With expanding consumer demand, businesses can naturally be exposed to unsafe and illegal practices across their service…

Blog11th Oct 2018

The Importance of Whistleblower Feedback

In my former role as a local government counter-fraud manager, one of my responsibilities was assessing the volume and sources of whistleblowing reports raised by staff. My analysis would naturally identify some areas of the business that was less likely to…

By Louise McCosh

Blog11th Oct 2018

Whistleblowing: What is it and why is it so important?

Whistleblowing, in its simplest form, is the reporting of misconduct within the workplace, which can range from minor issues, or to complex, corporate-changing deeds of bad behaviour leadership. Whistleblowing is an essential tool that is necessary within businesses to protect…

Blog5th Oct 2018

Reducing Data Leaks Through a Whistleblowing Solution

It takes a great deal of hard work by many people to make a company prosper. Yet it takes only one disgruntled employee to taint a company’s reputation and cause irreparable damage. In this digital age where almost everyone carries…

By Louise McCosh

Blog2nd Oct 2018

Use of Psychometrics in Talent Acquisition and Development

A recurring theme when we speak to Human Resource (HR) and Organisation Development (OD) professionals is the ongoing puzzle of the recruitment and development of top talent within their organisations. How can they minimise the inherent risk in any talent…

Blog11th Sep 2018

The Pitfalls of the Working Time Directive

More and more issues are being raised by employees regarding the working time regulations and it can be a minefield for employers to navigate and ensure they are compliant in this area. This article provides an overview for employers and…

Blog2nd Jul 2018

Understanding the Complex Ambiguity of Employment Status. Independent Contractor, Worker or Employee?

Due to the increasing complexity of the legal system, there is a blurred line between what constitutes an employee and what constitutes an independent contractor or worker. The traditional employer/employee relationship can now be highly complex in light of modern…

Blog21st Jun 2018

Building Psychological Capital by Developing your HEROs

This month brought with it positive news on the levels of unemployment in Northern Ireland. As of May 2018 the unemployment rate had fallen to its lowest ever level of 3.1%. This compared favourably with the UK rate of 4.2%…

Blog22nd May 2018

Employee Engagement – The Basics, The Benefits and Beyond

Holding onto and really engaging your best talent is becoming a more and more difficult challenge in an ever competitive market. Employers can get complacent in thinking their talent will always have the same passion for their business as them…

Blog6th Apr 2018

Decoding the Complexities of Dismissal

Dismissal is a taboo topic within the employment realm and has been since the introduction of employment legislation like the Employment Rights Act 1996. As a HR Consultancy, the topic of dismissal is never too far from the workload at…

Blog5th Apr 2018

Does the Government’s anti-corruption strategy go far enough or is it a missed opportunity?

Does the Governments anti-corruption strategy go far enough or is it a missed opportunity? In recent years, the UK government has made some important strides in its attempts to fight corruption. The Bribery Act 2010 and the Criminal Finances Act…

By Louise McCosh

Blog26th Mar 2018

Are You Really Geared Up To Tackle Fraud?

While many businesses believe they are doing all they can to counter fraudulent activity, they often lack the latest data analytics, and that could prove costly. Many companies still rely on old-fashioned human intervention to spot potential fraud, but in…