Up to 25 per cent of UK employees receive insufficient training and development, research suggests

Close to 25 percent of all employees across the UK believe that they receive insufficient support, training and development opportunities from their employers, a recent survey conducted by Ipsos Mori on behalf of Interserve Plc has been able to reveal. The nationwide survey, which asked 2,061 adults aged 16 and above about their perceptions of […]

UK SME income rose by 7.4% in 2014, research reveals

The UK’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have recorded a significant rise in income in 2014, recent research by Barclays has been able to reveal. The British SMEs’ annual income grew by 7.4% in 2014, the highest annual growth rate for more than 14 years, figures from the Barclays Small Business Income Index have been […]

Visitor monitoring system is a must for future super-prison in Wrexham

A visitor monitoring system capable of easily and rapidly keeping tabs on every person that enters a prison facility with a minimum level of user interaction should really be a must have for any modern “super-prison”, such as the one being built in Wrexham. Work on the new facility has started in September and is […]

Integrated access control systems deliver superior security for the educational environment

Secure and reliable integrated access control systems that provide enhanced support for CCTV recording, alerts and Fire Roll Call features are a must have for the educational environment, where the need for enhanced security is on the rise. Organizations in the educational segment turn to access control because it provides the overall structure to deter […]

Surveillance Camera Commissioner reveals benefits of sharing CCTV and networks, warns of dangers

Organizations should work together to share networks and CCTV systems in order to optimize their use and save money, the UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Mr. Tony Porter, said during a recent speech. While closed-circuit television surveillance systems are a valuable tool in preventing and deterring crime, keeping the public safe and helping the fight against […]

Airline workers express concerns over new biometric time and attendance system

Baggage handlers at one of Canada’s largest airlines have raised serious privacy-related concerns after the company introduced a new biometric time and attendance system as a means to boost security and replace obsolete equipment, a news report has been able to reveal. The union representing the employees filed a grievance and numerous privacy complaints over […]

Residential buildings to employ proximity smart cards for secure access control

While proximity smart cards and access control systems are typically associated to the enterprise environment, it seems that using these secure physical access solutions might become more widespread in the residential sector as well. One of the latest examples of successfully using an enterprise-oriented technology in the residential segment comes from the United States, where […]

Real time absenteeism reporting is a top priority for HR professionals

Real time absenteeism reporting is a top priority for well over half of HR professionals, as it provides key insights into the employees’ efficiency, a new research report has been able to reveal. The report said absenteeism is managed through combined efforts between HR and line managers – while 85 percent rely on reports to […]

Employers should implement more flexible sickness absence policies, experts argue

Employers should reconsider their sickness absence policies and make them more flexible, a report by Lancaster University’s The Work Foundation has recently argued. The paper estimated that two in five (40%) employees could suffer from a chronic or fluctuating condition by 2030. It also argues that for those living with conditions where the symptoms fluctuate […]