How data is becoming the lynchpin at the very heart of businesses
By Kerry Jarred, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ignium According to Gartner, transforming into a digital business is the number one priority for most organisations. In fact, a brief look at Gartner’s Top Insights for the C-Suite, 2018-2019 edition, highlights that we have reached a tipping point, in terms of digitally driven businesses, for both the private and public […]
GUEST BLOG: Top benefits of e-learning
By Virtual College E-learning has come a long way over recent years, and is rapidly becoming companies’ go-to solution for training. So, why is this? What are the benefits? Convenient This has always been a selling point and with good reason. Traditional training methods rely on taking big chunks of your employees’ days. E-learning, on […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Virtual College digital learning
Virtual College create innovative digital learning experiences that inspire people to develop the skills they need to thrive in their careers; enhancing and enriching the organisations they work in. We support across all stages of your digital journey; from the creation of cutting-edge learning materials, to the creation of a transformational L&D strategy to address […]
GUEST BLOG: Employers need to prepare before sending staff abroad to work
Overseas assignments can present exciting commercial opportunities, but as a business expands into new territories it’s important to support employees travelling or relocating, says Sarah Dennis, Head of International at Towergate Health & Protection… There can be sizeable challenges involved in relocating, and for assignments to be successful, it’s important that employees are supported and […]
Why is there such a buzz around Learning Cultures?
By Cameron Glennon – Learning Technology Consultant , Virtual College The phrase ‘learning culture’ is something that we hear a lot within Learning and Development, but what exactly does it mean, why do we want one, and what are the potential barriers? At the recent Learning Live conference by the LPI, ‘Creating a Learning Culture’ […]
How can calling out unacceptable behavior help HR leaders avoid an organisational crisis?
By Kim Foster, People Development Practice Manager, Connor Sexual harassment and fake news scandals seem almost to be everyday news lately, thanks to greater public awareness and less willingness from those in charge to turn a blind eye. While these big people issues are still mercifully rare, they can be devastating for all involved. So […]
Your Future Career unveils Apprenticeship campaign
The Apprenticeship campaign from Your Future Career will be reaching students, those influencing their career path and employers, with the aim of showcasing the amazing opportunities an apprenticeship can offer all involved, including both employers and potential employees. For more information, visit: https://www.yourfuturecareer.co.uk
Emotional support for men in the business world
By Lou Banks, Founder Coach & Facilitator, Rising Vibe Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in this country. Can we just let that sink in for a moment. The single biggest killer. It kills more men than cancer. Road traffic accidents. Heart disease. As a cold hard statistic, […]
Three crucial ingredients for brilliant leadership
By Sharon Platts, Director of Organisational Change, Connor HR leaders are relied upon to provide solutions to a range of organisational challenges, including talent strategy. Their influence is most critical in the boardroom, where they have the responsibility for the development and engagement of the senior management team. What does good leadership look like today […]
How to plan your wellbeing efforts
In our previous articles we discussed the eight steps to create a workplace wellbeing programme and how to assess your current workplace wellbeing. Now we take a closer look at how you can focus your total wellbeing efforts to identify the gaps in your current offering to implement additional strategies. As you plan where to focus your wellbeing […]