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7 Top Tips for Managing Absence - Guest Article by Jenefer Livings

23/10/2020

Absence is disruptive, there is no doubt about it and the most common concern business owners talk to me about. Itâ€™s unfortunately one of the necessary evils of employing people. People are not machines, they do not operate on…

When I'm 54 - Guest Article by David Tetlow

03/11/2020

A slightly tongue in cheek article highlighted a recent Norwegian study suggesting that the average personâ€™s â€œGet up and Goâ€ is in significant decline by the time they reach 54. If thatâ€™s true (and as a 64 year…

Flexible working, working patterns and the changing environment - Guest Article by Sandra Peers

09/12/2020

2020 has been a unique canvas which has changed the way both an organization and the employee adapt to the changing environment around us. What was at one point a straightforward, going to work and doing a certain working pattern,…

Leading Change with Foresight for Growth - Guest Article by Jennifer Bryan & Steve Wells

05/01/2021

The world is increasingly subject to significant change and while the focus is often on the potential implications of exponential technology developments like artificial intelligence, robotics, adaptive manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality for example, political, economic, and social change is…

Interview Tips for Apprentices

05/02/2021

You rarely get a second chance to make a good impression on a prospective employer, so at your interview, it is important that you get it right first time. We have put together some top tips on; Preparing yourself What…

CV Tips for Apprentices

05/02/2021

Writing your first CV can be a little tricky; you need to choose a format and style that best suits the career path you are hoping for. When applying for an apprenticeship, employers are looking for that person that shines…

10 reasons why apprenticeships make good business sense

05/02/2021

76% Companies say apprentices provide a higher level of productivity. 92% Employers with apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated, satisfied workforce. 83% Employers with apprentices rely on their apprenticeship programme to provide future skills. 59% Employers have…

Apprenticeship FAQs

05/02/2021

What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a job where you spend 80% of your working hours on workplace duties being guided by team colleagues who can share their experiences and knowledge with you, and the remaining 20% of your…

How to support students and their mental health

04/03/2021

Students may be facing economic, social and academic pressures that influence their wellbeing. You could be the first person whom they disclose this sensitive issue. On average, three-quarters of adults will experience the first symptoms of mental illness by…