Opinion
Top tips on 360-degree surveys
Gary Cattermole explores the value of 360-degree feedback and provides guidelines on correct administration
Relationships are top priority in managed learning
Joanne Casson highlights the dangers of putting too much emphasis on the cost-cutting benefits of managed learning when it’s the personal aspects and partner relationships that are the keys to success.
Alcohol Awareness Week: Should employers breathalyse staff in the workplace?
New research by facilities management specialists, Direct365, found that over a fifth (24.5 per cent) of people openly admit that they intend to consume alcohol on a ‘work night’ during the Christmas party season.
The spiral of negativity — focus on your strengths, successes and achievements
Continuing his series on attitude in customer service Steven Harris focuses on the importance of success.
Three quarters of UK companies predict skills shortage
UK employers are anticipating a significant skills gap when baby boomers retire over the next two to five years and are already taking steps to mitigate the risk.
BPP University is the latest to offer Tech Degree Apprenticeships
BPP Business School, part of BPP University, has become the latest institution to offer the Tech Partnership’s highly-successful Tech Industry Gold Degree Apprenticeships.
‘Cuts to adult education budgets are a devastating blow’, says academic trade union
UCU has today responded to analysis of adult education budgets published by the House of Commons library that suggests a third of further education colleges could be under threat.
Association of Colleges calls for shake-up of work-related training
Employers who arrange for their staff to undertake training to improve their skills should be assured they are getting value for money with high quality courses from respected providers, according to a new report launched today by the Association of Colleges (AoC).
Cheltenham-based training company announces Verification and Policy Manager
Training software firm, Enterprise Study has announced an enhancement to the Verification and Policy Manager whereby businesses can manage their culture of compliance; making it the first software of its kind.
How to boost productivity
Gary Cattermole offers advice on how to boost productivity at a grass roots level.
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