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DIY safety tips

Do it safely

Longer days, lighter evenings and a sudden urge to tend to those things that have been waiting all winter to be fixed often cause us to get the DIY bug at this time of year. Some of us find DIY relaxing. Others find it frustrating. And, unfortunately, more than a few of us find it painful because DIY is one of the major causes of accidents in the home. So here are some tips that can help make sure you don’t need fixing up after fixing things in the home. Continue reading

Risks and rewards of using personal devices for work

  • Up to 47% of people in the SME industry now use their personal mobile devices for work purposes
  • Employees could inadvertently expose company data through use of personal devices
  • However, staff using their own devices at work could help boost efficiency and effectiveness
  • SME’s should consider enabling their workforce through a bring your own device (BYOD) strategy which seeks to minimise risk

Safeguarding their IT network is already a challenge for many companies. Add to this the trend for employees to use their own tablets and smartphones at work, and keeping your corporate network safe becomes a serious headache.

But, as long as employers follow careful steps, staff using their own devices at work could help boost efficiency and effectiveness and be something businesses should embrace, rather than fear.

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Flooding Advice

Many areas in England have been badly affected by flooding in recent weeks. It is important to be prepared and we have collated some useful advice for anyone living in flood risk areas:

  • Move as much as possible upstairs or into the loft, especially expensive or important possessions.
  • Ensure mobile phones are charged and prepare a kit with a torch, any medication you will need and waterproof clothing. Also consider filling some jugs and containers with fresh drinking water. Continue reading