The Double Meeting: Why Good Decisions Need Time to Land
Picture a meeting that covers a change to timetables, a new adjustments plan, or a restructure proposal. Everyone nods. Actions are agreed. Then, over the...
Work and leadership
Welcome to our dynamic Work & Leadership category, where we explore the fast-paced world of modern professional life. Dive into trends like innovation and entrepreneurship, navigate the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution, and discover strategies for effective management in this era of constant change. Explore nuances of remote working, its impact on productivity and employment dynamics.
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Ciphr confirms its Autumn webinars
HR and learning software provider Ciphr has unveiled its next five expert-led webinars, with topics from employment law and HR system selection to skills development…
Kwarteng delivers Mini-Budget and Growth Plan – Sector Response
The Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered his Mini-Budget and Growth Plan to parliament. The Chancellor confirmed changes to the Welfare System around unemployment and encouraging…
Kwasi Kwarteng will announce ‘The Growth Plan’ in Mini-Budget with new Investment Zones
THE CHANCELLOR will today [23/09/22] promise “a new era for Britain” focused on driving economic growth. Kwasi Kwarteng will announce The Growth Plan – a…
Women in construction: A day in the life of an HSQE Coordinator
The construction industry has always had a reputation for being a male-dominated industry, with an average of just 17% of employees being female1. Amy Byrne…
86% of younger generation prioritise company culture in job search
Breathe, HR software provider for SMEs, announces findings of its recent research, deep-diving into the recruitment journey to understand how businesses can attract top candidates…
The ‘nightmare’ childcare system that makes new mothers pay to return to work
Tens of thousands of parents on low incomes face having to pay to return to work, as childcare costs and the universal credit taper, alongside…
MINI-BUDGET: Kwasi Kwarteng should boost wages, not slash taxes says TUC
TUC recommendations for @KwasiKwarteng’s #MINI-BUDGET: Ministers should boost wages, not slash taxes Union body says government must prioritise lifting workers’ pay over “bungs to big…
Three director appointments at leading Welsh training provider fuels growth
Educ8 Training Group, one of Wales’ leading apprenticeship and training providers, has announced three new directors, in a series of senior appointments as the business…
Health and Safety in the Workplace: 5 Simple Steps to Success
Production halted at Barry Callebaut, the largest chocolate factory in the world, after the discovery of salmonella bacteria. This comes just months following 70 children…