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Upskilling Employees for Uncertain Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate, some permanently, and it has been a huge catalyst for workplace change. The mass experiment of remote work has led many businesses to see its long-term benefits and for others, they’ve come to appreciate how valuable their premises and on-site team really are. However, with proper frameworks and systems in place,
Spotting the Signs of Employee Burnout (and How to Help)
Employees are at higher risk of work-related burnout than ever before, thanks to the impact of multiple lockdowns and the Coronavirus pandemic. This means employers need to do more to recognise the signs and support employees who are suffering. Burnout simply refers to the mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion which occurs in the workplace, often due to long-term but sometimes
Invaluable Skills your Future Employer is Looking For
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping the world of work and the last 18 months has further accelerated a change in what employers are looking for. Innovations such as robotics, 3d printing and artificial intelligence are changing how employers approach their day-to-day business and this leads to a shift in their expectations from employees and potential employees. Some job roles
School Leavers 2021: The Next Steps on your Journey
Finishing school this year has not been easy and many of the restrictions in place in 2020 were still there for those leaving in 2021. The last year of school is always the hardest and amid the Coronavirus pandemic, it has become even harder still. With the difficult and unusual way in which school has finished, it’s understandable that school
How to make the most of your Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are becoming a very popular choice for career changes, as well as school leavers, as they provide a great balance between workplace experience and classroom learning. There are far more applicants than apprenticeships each year and so, if you are accepted onto an apprenticeship programme you should do all you can to make the most of it. Making the
Improving Accessibility in eLearning
eLearning has made education much more accessible for many, but there is still more to be done. eLearning allows learners to pace themselves at a rate which suits them and to study from their own home or other remote location which suits their needs. The digital learning sector is growing rapidly, with the UK’s EdTech sector growing by 72% in
How to be an Engaging Leader
Once you’ve found your niche in the world of work progression into supervisory and leadership roles is a natural progression. However, becoming a successful and effective leader requires certain skills and key to this is being able to engage and inspire your team. Here we’re looking at some key leadership skills to develop and hone if you want to become
Actionable Points for a Fairer Workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are much more than buzzwords. They are of crucial importance in the workplace and can make and break whether employees feel comfortable and able to work with your organisation. Most organisations have policies and procedures in place, but how does this translate into day-to-day working life? The media has shown us time and again that there
Three Soft Skills you need to Thrive in any Workplace
In a world where artificial intelligence and technology are playing an ever more prominent role in work and business, our soft skills are more important than ever. Technical skills come and go, but soft skills are inherently human and something which only a genuine person in a job role can offer. LinkedIn Learning research has shown the most important and
How the Fourth Industrial Revolution will Reshape Staff Training
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us, and it’s characterised by the rise in automation and the growth and importance of the Internet of Things. Industries are becoming more automated day-by-day; we can see this from the use of automated chatbots for customer service and machinery doing jobs which people used to do. With industries self-managing or fully automated, the