When employees stop learning they start job hunting
Worried about your employees wandering to greener pastures? Keep them interested by making sure that learning, development and creativity are part of your retention strategy and your culture.
5 ways to upskill the staff in your SME, keep them loyal, and build good PR for your brand
As a business owner, it’s crucial that you’re able to attract and retain talented members of staff. To do this, you must start by giving them the tools they need to prosper and gain new skills under your leadership. To say that you can help develop your staff and their skillsets is great PR for your brand on a recruitment level. Here are five major ways in which you can upskill the staff in your SME.
How SME owners can beat the new year, new job trend
The new year, new job trend can cause significant strain on a business. Here, BBX CEO John Attridge unveils how bosses can keep their staff from venturing off.
Equality in the workplace – how far have we come?
Equality and fairness in the workplace has never been higher on the HR agenda. But despite significant strides being made, how far have we really come?
Training is now something employers are expected to provide
There was a time that people organised their own training in order to obtain a particular job. Those days are gone, according to columnist Jan Cavelle.
Phishing for the big fish: Why employers should think like a hacker
Companies have increasingly been victims of cyber crime, which can prove expensive and detrimental to reputation. One way to mitigate against this risk, DeltaNet’s Darren Hockley suggests, is to think like a hacker.
Extra visas not enough to keep tech economy – employers must take action
Following the recent spate of government resignations about the new Brexit strategy and Theresa May’s subsequent reshuffle of her top team, Tech City is paying close attention to see what comes next.
Cyber security awareness should be part of the onboarding process
SMEs should make cyber security part of every new employee’s onboarding process to fight the threat from ever sophisticated hackers.
Helping teams up their game through executive coaching
We think of like a tree, with the CEO on the bottom. The individual contributors are the fruit—the people doing the work—and managers are their supportive branches. Coaching is a key tool for ensuring your teammates fully ripen.
Securing executive buy-in: Making the business case for L&D initiatives
Fredrik Söderlindh, CEO at findcourses.co.uk discusses how to convince decision-makers of L&D benefits and demonstrate its positive business impact.
How refresher training can cut workroom accidents and increase output
Woodworking machine manufacturing company Daltons Wadkin has come a long way in its 117-year history. MD Alex Dalton explains how refresher training can prevent accidents, increase productivity, and sustain growth when building a business that can stand the test of time.
Businesses investing in new technology must also invest in staff training
The potential value which digital solutions offer to a business is ultimately dependent upon the ability for staff to properly utilise these technologies.