Top Five Courses for New Managers
21 June 2023Having strong managers at every level of management is essential to organisational success. But sometimes this can be a chicken and egg situation; after all, becoming a great manager isn’t something that just happens with a promotion. We often find that people are promoted because they are technically brilliant in what they do, however, moving […]
Read MoreActive Disengagement – Don’t neglect your star performers!
03 May 2023Skills Gaps The UK Government research briefing ‘Skills and Labour Shortages’, published earlier this year, highlights the difficulty that businesses are experiencing recruiting employees with the relevant skills. In August 2022 the Federation of Small Businesses found that 78% of small firms have faced difficulties recruiting applicants with suitable skills in the previous 12 months. A key […]
Read MoreFacilitating Strategic Planning – Helping UK Businesses Navigate Change
31 March 2023The scale and pace of change in the last few years has been unprecedented. Businesses have had to fundamentally change the way they operate post-pandemic and continue to navigate the rising costs, whilst the war in Ukraine continues to rage on. It’s no wonder that much remains uncertain for UK businesses. The biggest challenges facing […]
Read MoreTackling the Productivity Challenge – A Modern Paradigm for 2023
25 March 2023The Productivity Challenge One of the biggest challenges for managers in 2023 is managing increased workload. Recent findings from the 2023 Global Culture Report (by cloud software company O.C. Tanner) show that UK manager’s workload has increased on average by 46%, and almost half reported that their workload has increased since Covid, with 23% finding […]
Read MoreMenopause at work
07 March 2023Yesterday – 6th March 2023 – the Government announced their appointment of the first Menopause Employment Champion, Helen Tomlinson. Her focus will be on encouraging employers to develop menopause policies to create more supportive environments to help women experiencing menopause to stay and progress in work. Helen said, ‘I have witnessed the transformational power that opening […]
Read MoreTop 5 most in-demand management skills training courses for leaders 2023
16 February 2023As organisations continue to navigate the sea of surprises that 2023 continues to deliver after a few years of constant unexpected twists and turns, its no surprise that people managers remain the single most influential factor in creating engaged teams. Employees look to managers and leaders for guidance, direction and support, and in times where […]
Read MoreFour Questions to Ask Providers to Ensure Your Levy Spend for Apprenticeships is Value Driven
25 January 2023Now that Apprenticeships are embedded and more widely known, it is important for organisations to be savvy about their levy spend to ensure it delivers value to the business. From an employer’s perspective, it can be challenging to know where to start in getting a successful Apprenticeship programme off the ground. There are a lot […]
Read MoreHow Busy Managers get Qualified
30 November 2022How Busy Managers get Qualified We come across many accidental managers who want to get ahead but just don’t have the time to take full days out of their schedule or attend either evening classes. There has also been an increase in recent years in managers wanting to become recognised to futu re proof their […]
Read MoreWhat Funding is Available for Management Apprenticeships?
11 November 2022There has never been a better time to access funded Management Apprenticeships to either invest in new managers or existing staff to help future proof your business. By offering an Apprenticeship, you can ensure that the skills developed are matched to your organisation’s current and future needs. This will help fill emerging skills gaps and […]
Read More