What is the Standard Desk Height in the UK?
By Nancy Tom
The standard desk height in the UK is 730mm according to guidelines from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This …
Tag: Standards
Businesses taking too much risk with internal audits
By David Craik
Despite internal audits being vital for all businesses, a quarter of firms are failing to conform with international risk assessment standards.
How to prevent your business from slipping into mediocrity
It’s all too easy for a business to slip into a culture of mediocrity. Whether it stems from complacency, disengagement or fear of change, once the slide starts it can be hard to halt. Andrew Morris, CEO of the Academy for Chief Executives, offers some advice.
The Living Wage debate: Caring for those that care is just good business
Picture care workers, cleaners and catering staff. These traditional women’s jobs have the unenviable distinction of being three of the lowest paid jobs in the UK – typically well below £10 per hour. And that’s a big problem – particularly in the adult social care sector, where attracting the very best is important to deliver quality of care.