Unsafe Drivers and Cars The report on a fatal crash in March 2018, in the USA, involving a vehicle with an automated driving system has now been published. The likely causes appear to be a combination of inattention by the backup driver, inappropriate actions of the automatic driving system and inadequate safety policies of the […]
[ Editior’s Note: A few typing corrections were made on 15/01/2019] One drop of water can cause wide ripples. Similarly, a transfer of staff under the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations can produce hidden liabilities for the new employer. Managers involved in such a transfer (TUPE as it is known) should be familiar with the need […]
In this quarter, senior managers will have to grapple with a flurry of issues that do not further the organisation’s goals but which need to be addressed to avoid potential adverse publicity and other consequences. Peripheral Issues to be Addressed The following matters will need to be considered in the coming months as the implementation […]
HR Management Dimensions blogIf you have not reviewed the arrangements you have in place for data protection, you may find the following article of interest. Although focused on schools, most of the points apply to any organisation. Read the article Protecting Data and Confidentiality. (sorry the link needs to be revised) Please note that the […]
Contractors of all sizes especially those engaged in public sector contracts are likely to face more rigorous scrutiny. The Supreme Court has widened the duty of care by developing further the principle of a non delegable duty of care. A public body or any other organisation can not transfer a non delegable duty by engaging […]