Once only the domain of big businesses, apprenticeships are now a credible option for many small businesses looking for a cost-effective way to recruit fresh talent. However, many business owners are put off by the perceived amount of administration required to get started. Is an apprenticeship scheme right for your business, and where do you
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What type of employee are you?
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
You may be amazing at your job, but what kind of employee are you, this quiz will be able to take you through just that. This quiz will ask you questions such as if you are the most experienced in your company, do you enjoy responsibility etc. Please enjoy this great infographic letting you know
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Businesses must pack and prepare for holidays too
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It is not only employees that must write lists and make plans to prepare for their summer holidays – the small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) they temporarily leave behind for the sun and sand must be equally prepared for the departure of staff to ensure the business does not suffer whilst employees enjoy their well
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How to deal with tricky conversations at work
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Difficult work conversations can cause people a lot of angst and stress. Don’t put them off, over-think them or just ‘wing it’; instead prepare yourself and make the situation easier, more productive and more likely to get a good outcome for everyone. 1. Be in rapport Building rapport is not about liking the other person,
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Five fool proof ways to train like a boss
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Changing career or getting that promotion can be a real nightmare, especially if you need specialist qualifications that you don’t have. The internet has opened doors for those who can’t get to a suitable course or don’t know where to find the support they need, but when everyone has the capability to set themselves up
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Reduce your stress levels from your sofa
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UK furniture and flooring specialist, ScS, has teamed up with Mind, the mental health charity, to help the nation reduce their stress levels and improve mental wellbeing from the comfort of their sofa. ScS carried out a study to find out if Brits believe the state of their home affects their stress levels after it
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Use it or lose it: why the Apprenticeship Levy matters
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced over three months ago (on 6th April 2017), but many businesses are yet to use it to their advantage. This may be due to general confusion over how to practically apply the levy, as well as a lack of understanding of what the Levy entails. The levy is effectively a
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Five ways to engage your growing workforce
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Employee engagement is key to not only retaining staff but also improving productivity. Whilst it often sounds like something only large businesses bother about and invest thousands in ‘engagement experts’, it is just as important for a smaller business. The moment you start to hire more people in your workforce, it is vital that you
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Why Kalanick’s departure from Uber is a victory for company culture
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Uber has lost its founder and CEO. Travis Kalanick has gone. For most companies, to lose a powerful leader and a globally-recognised company face would be a disaster. But at Uber, that might not be the case – in fact, this may very well be a good thing. We can all learn from Uber and
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Should we be brave enough to take sick leave for mental health?
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
A recent survey conducted by PwC finds 34 per cent of employees in the UK are facing health and well-being problems. Two in five of those surveyed said they had taken time off because of mental health issues. These days, people spend the majority of their time in work, and the extent to which a job
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