Tag: Professional development
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Useful tips for graduates and new hires entering the workplace
The end of University can be a difficult time for any graduate, with the last 15 years spent in education, the move to the world of work can understandably feel like a daunting task, however, it doesn’t need to be! We’ve collated, what we believe, are the best top tips for graduates, to help you…
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Turning your millennial workforce into the leaders of the future
Millennials are known for their passion, hard work and driven attitude. They are constantly striving for both personal and professional development, however, like other generations, millennials are not all born leaders. It would suggest then, that the right training is invaluable for success. What does leadership mean to a millennial? A millennial’s outlook on leadership…
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Developing commercial awareness and improving commercial skills
Commercial awareness is the buzzword of the modern day recruiter and HR professional. Many employers regularly cite it as essential to the employability of a candidate, but all too often candidates have no idea how to demonstrate their commercial awareness. So if employees can’t demonstrate it, how can you recognise it? And once you have…
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Useful tips to improve employee productivity in the workplace
Do you feel like your workforce could be more productive? There are many ways managers can ensure their employees are making the most of their time at work. We’ve listed a few top tips that we believe will increase your workforce’s productivity level! Train to retain As we have previously discussed, when it comes to…
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Why you should be encouraging your employees to become lifelong learners
Learning and development are activities heavily associated with education, however, it doesn’t have to stop there, nor should it! Learning can be crucial to staying employable and keeping minds healthy and active. Stay up to date with technology In order to stay updated to with current business trends and technological advancements, lifelong learning is key,…
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The benefits of hiring more graduates to your business
With the majority of UK graduates being forced into employment that does not require their talents, isn’t time to start thinking about why you’re not hiring them? Research has reported that 58.8% of UK graduates have ended up in non-graduate roles – a figure exceeded only by Greece and Estonia. There are many benefits of…
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Soft skills that are crucial to the success of your business
While many businesses believe it is qualifications and technical skills that give businesses the competitive edge for success, it is in-fact employees with soft skills who pose the biggest advantage. What are Soft Skills? Soft skills, also known as; people skills, interpersonal skills, and social skills, describe personal attributes that give an indication of a…
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Why your business should be offering digital skills training
It has been reported that by 2020 more than 7 billion people and businesses and 30 billion devices will be connected to the internet. Within a constantly changing technological world, companies must understand the crucial need to train their employees adequately. Failure to do so can result in companies being left behind. The UK is…
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The importance of training talented individuals in your business
Within every business staff turnover is somewhat expected and in some cases it can be seen as a good thing, it will help bring in fresh ideas and new approaches. However, every organisation should understand the necessity of retaining employees, especially their best ones! Here’s why you need to train your top talent… Train to retain…
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How businesses can grow employees into great leaders
It has been reported that businesses with the highest quality leaders were at least 13 times more likely to outperform their competition. Quality leaders in the workplace are vital to success as they are able to motivate and engage employees to boost morale and maintain a healthy working environment. Need to grow great leaders? Read our…