Tag: training and development
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What is a commercial decision?
Commercial decision making is one of the current business buzzwords surrounding HR, recruitment and training. But what is a commercial decision, and why should organisations, regardless of whether they are a commercial enterprise, government department or not-for-profit charity take an interest? What is a commercial decision? A commercial decision is any decision that creates value for…
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New year, new training programme! Why you need to invest in training heading into 2024
Gone are the days of ‘a job is for life’, yet it is as important as ever to implement good workplace training schemes. Whether your workforce is made up of millennials, baby boomers or other demographics – the emphasis and value a well-trained employee will bring to your company is invaluable. Now, more than ever…
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The 3 biggest training and development trends to hit in 2024
A new year provides business leaders with new opportunities to develop the skills of their workforce in order to improve productivity. With this in mind, we have compiled three of the most important trends that those in management should prioritise when training their employees to improve engagement and achieve success long term. Blended learning Blended…
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Top tips to keep your workforce productive during the festive period
December has arrived, everyone is beginning to feel festive, the worries and panic of last-minute shopping are imminent – and the last thing on most people’s mind is work! But, with time ticking away how do you make sure you keep employees concentrated on their workload and workplace productivity high? It has been stated that…
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5 commercial skills that are crucial to employee development
Giving your employees the skills they need to positively impact the business, as well as understanding how their behaviour and performance can lead to financial and performance enhancements is becoming increasingly important. Employees who are commercially aware add value not only in their own role but company-wide. If there is a combined understanding amongst a…
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How to beat the baby boomer retirement crisis
A key problem facing businesses and organisations of all sizes in the coming years is the mass departure of the baby boomer generation as they hit retirement age. How businesses deal with and implement strategies to alleviate the consequences this workforce exodus will create will prove decisive to their future success. The implementation of development…
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Commercial decision making – tips for making better decisions
Leaders and managers, responsible for the success of a business or organisation, are required to make dozens of influential or critical decisions on a daily basis. These decisions can impact on a number of things; the business as a whole, financial success or failure, staff morale and employee motivation, customers and clients. We understand the…
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Which questions should business leaders be asking their teams regularly?
To drive a business forward, you must first establish great leadership. It has been said that great leaders possess qualities such as passion, commitment, and delegation, in order for a leader to truly be effective they must effectively communicate with employees. Failure to communicate with employees could be detrimental to the success of a business,…
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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…