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How Work Experience Programmes Can Grow Your Business and Develop Future Talent

The advantages of work experience for students are widely recognised. It gives them a valuable peek into the professional world, the opportunity to investigate a particular industry and role, and the ability to build confidence and enhance their future career prospects. However, have you considered the substantial benefits that hosting a work experience programme can [Read more…]

Market Research on a Budget: Practical Tips for Start-ups

Understanding your market is crucial for business success, especially for new ventures. Market research helps you grasp what your potential customers desire and how to outshine your competitors. The good news for small businesses is that effective market research doesn’t have to break the bank. Before you start, make sure your business idea is on [Read more…]

Navigating New Waters: Tips for Starting a New Job

If you’re starting a new job and worried you’ll be all at sea, you’re not alone. More than one in three employeessay that they didn’t have any kind of onboarding process to introduce them to their role and help them settle in quickly. What employees want, according to a survey by HR tech firm Talmundo, [Read more…]

Had some negative feedback? Here’s how to respond…

It’s that moment we all hate. Whether you get the call to step into the boss’s office or receive a complaint from a client or customer, it’s painful to hear someone say they thought you did a bad job. But it’s also valuable information. Knowing where you need to improve your performance is vital to [Read more…]

Making Learning Stick: Five Insights from Psychology

If there ever was a time when you could leave learning behind when you walked through the school gates for the last time, it’s long gone. These days most of us find that we’re asked to regularly update our skills and go on training courses. And we’re bombarded by information in every aspect of our [Read more…]