Safer Driving in Winter
As the winter draws closer and closer to us, we find ourselves travelling to and from work in the cold weather. Snow and ice can cause many problems to our journey, from motoring breakdowns and accidents, to lost working time and understaffed offices. Productivity and workplace issues could both arise if any member of staff has an accident while travelling for work, therefore it is a good idea for businesses to inform or even provide equipment to employees before the winter arrives – giving them plenty of time to prepare. From driving kits to workplace policies, there are several examples that can be introduced within businesses to help reduce the aggravation of winter days: Winter work policy Introduce a policy that covers what people should do in the event of snow, ice or storms. Let them know what form of communication you will use to contact them, and vice versa. It might be worth considering if it is more practical for some employees to work from home rather t...