There’s a good reason why in 2016/17, there were over half a million (526,000) cases of work related stress, depression or anxiety, and It accounted for 40% of all work-related ill health. It’s an issue that cannot be overlooked, with mental health-related presenteeism costing employers up to three times the cost of mental health-related absence. […]
With it being National Apprentice Week in the United Kingdom, we investigate whether you can climb all the way to the top of the corporate ladder and become a CEO if you choose an apprenticeship over a University degree. We spoke to Joe Crossley, CEO of Qube Learning, someone who himself decided against University in […]
Time management is a vital skill for all professionals to have, whether you’re in an entry-level position or a board director. It’s easy for us to be distracted from our daily to-do list and procrastinate. Below STL Microsoft Training lists ten software technologies which are used to help increase productivity. These tools can help you […]
This year, the UK government’s newly introduced apprenticeship levy came in 1st may. However, surprisingly, according to official figures, the total apprenticeships started in May, June and July fell 61% compared to the previous year. Here Debbie Gardiner, CEO at Qube Learning, discusses the levy, how to make the most of it, and the benefits […]
With an equal number of women entering the workforce as men, you may think that cracks are starting to form in the proverbial glass ceiling. However, recent research by Theknowledgeacademy.com has revealed the limitations women still face in their professional careers; namely a lack of workplace training offered by their employers. The Knowledge Academy has […]
Below Kendall Langford, General Counsel and Senior Partner at Patron Capital, discusses the question: If the argument for diversity has been proven, why is it not working for women in finance? The views and comments expressed below relate to fund finance. I do not purport to have all the data, but the evidence is clear: […]
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is the UK's largest membership organisation for business leaders, which provides informative events, professional development courses for self-improvement, networking and expert advice. Its new director training academy is due to open its doors in Pall Mall, London in September. To learn about its physical and digital campuses, the courses it […]
Maybe the word apprenticeship needs to be revisited, rethought and explained with better clarity, as the benefits of apprenticeships, whether for management or beyond, are worth the investment. Here Jenny Perkins, Head of Engagement at Cirrus talks your organisation through the know-how behind implementing apprenticeships to your benefit. The UK Apprenticeship Levy came into place […]
Businesses of all sizes are being forced to adapt fast to changing markets and evolving customer needs. One way to do this is through staff training. Here Panos Kraniotis, Regional Director of Europe at Rosetta Stone discusses the need for upskilling and digital readiness in the face of evolving markets. Keeping staff skills up-to-date is […]
Mental health is a Director’s 2017 problem, amongst many others. The importance of positive mental health in the workplace cannot be understated, and there are several ways this should be taken into consideration. Here, Niklas Forser, the Co-Founder and Business Coach at Remente, discusses these considerations and points towards the idyllic goal. Stress in the […]
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