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The code of practice relating to Maintenance of CCTV Surveillance Systems issued by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently been revised to ensure full compatibility with the principles of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice. The revised code of practice complements the updated Code of Practice and associated guidance for Planning, Design, Installation […]

The proper use of employee-related data (attendance, skills, qualifications, etc.) could help the UK bolster its productivity levels by around 3%, recent research carried out by innovation charity Nesta has been able to find. The research found that if companies that do not use data extensively behaved more like data active companies (datavores, data builders […]

Over 50 percent of European professionals would gladly leave their current permanent positions for temporary ones that are closer to what they consider to be an “ideal” job, a recent survey by recruitment specialists Robert Walters has been able to reveal. The poll of almost 6,700 employees also revealed that, of the 59 per cent […]

Solid and reliable workforce management solutions could help companies mitigate the looming „skills emergency” that’s likely to affect the UK economy in the near future, according to this year’s CBI/Pearson Education and Skills survey. The survey received responses from more than 300 organisations, collectively employing more than 1.2 million people across the UK. Participants ranged […]

A local government in India is currently taking into consideration the possibility of installing biometric time and attendance systems in local hospitals, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to find. The Delhi government is considering this move after numerous local hospitals have received complaints about medical employees failing to […]

Almost half of global firms expect their workforces to expand significantly over the next year, recent research by from recruitment firm Michael Page has found. The survey of more than 2,500 HR leaders from 65 different countries found that the UK and Ireland lead the way in demand for global talent, with 60 per cent […]

Biometric access control systems are being used to crack down on food welfare fraud in India’s food banks and distribution centers, a recent news report in the local media has been able to find. The aim of the scheme is to authenticate customers using their government-issued biometric ID cards to ensure that they are indeed […]

A housing association could add an impressive £2.2bn to the UK economy by building 6,100 homes over the next five years, a new report has been able to reveal. The Hyde Group’s ambitious house-building programme is committed to supporting the Government’s drive to build new homes and also includes the creation of 1,300 new jobs […]

The Big Energy Saving Week 2015, the campaign by Citizens Advice, the Energy Saving Trust and the Department of Energy and Climate Change that aims to highlight other ways for homeowners to save money on their heating bills with tips including the best ways to insulate a house, the most efficient way to use a […]

Around one in five UK workers did not use all their paid holiday allowance in 2014, according to the latest research from Canada Life Group Insurance. The report’s findings suggest employees are being prevented from taking the time off they are entitled to. Around one in seven blame staffing issues such as maternity leave or members […]

An impressive two thirds of small businesses across the UK have implemented specific measures to improve their productivity over the past year and, as such, expected their output over the next couple of years, a recent research report has been able to reveal. The paper by Albion Ventures suggests that improved training and increasing the […]

ONVIF, the open industry forum for the development of a global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products, has recently announced the Release Candidate for Profile A, a new draft specification that establishes an interface for access control clients and expands the configuration options for access control systems that comply to the ONVIF […]