Directors & Officers
Energy Efficiency Could Save Businesses a Combined £6.4bn a Year
Businesses could save a combined £6.4 billion every year by becoming more energy efficient, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said.
Apprentice Legislation will come into effect in April
Employers who take on apprentices will soon have to adhere to a new law which has been passed by the government, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced.
Ten Methods for Tracking Rising Fuel Costs
1. Monitoring
Fleets need to monitor their fuel costs closely to manage them,
whether or not they use fuel cards.
Employees and Business Pay the Price for 'Free' Fuel
Thousands of company car drivers across the UK continue to receive company funded fuel for private use. But almost all would be better off - and so would their employer - if they gave up the 'benefit'.
Corporate Manslaughter; Why Should Bosses Bear the Blame?
Initially, it was thought that individual directors should be held personally liable for actions within the company which led to a fatality.
The Cost of Accidents and Ill-Health
Each year over 1 million injuries and 2.3 million cases of ill-health are experienced by staff, around 40 million working days are lost to illness, and over 25 000 individuals are forced to give up work because of injury or ill health.
The Heat is On
With the recent increase in corporate manslaughter convictions, courts imposing higher fines, and the ever growing public concern over justice, companies are being forced to think more carefully about Risk Management.
A Dangerous Hold-Up
Are directors prepared for the risk that lies with modern-day business dealings? 68% of participants were totally unaware of Directors & Officers cover, which is a concerning figure given the risks in today's business environment.