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Posted by Sean Timbrell on September 21, 2020 at 9:23am

Hi All,

I started my Level 5 Diploma in July and have not been able to commit as much time as I would like to so far; just wanted to see if anyone else was feeling in the same position and what have people done to help with this?

I…

CPD with G: curration for the people occupation

Posted by Gary Norris on September 11, 2020 at 4:50pm

What with the Bank Holiday, may have been a short week last week, yet still dozens of email newsletters continue fill up our inboxes – it’s almost as if they are automated with no actual thought behind them! Hmm. Anyway, fear not, I’ve taken a…

HR Zone - latest discussions:

Winter economy plan - financial support for businesses impacted by COVID

The chancellor has announced new measures to take us into the winter. I've picked out a few key points: - The scheme will run for 6 months from 1st Nov. - Workers will be paid by employers for the hours they work. Where workers are working 33% or more of their normal hours - for hours that cannot be worked, employers will pay for a third of those hours and the government will pay another third. Thus workers will be paid for two-thirds of the hours they have lost as a result of COVID - capped…

Started by Gary Norris in Reward & Recognition

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EU settlement scheme

Hi all, Is it possible to offer a permanent contract to someone that has pre settled status (limited leave to remain)? The person is a family member of an EU citizen. Thank you in advance for your help. Martha

Started by Martha Luz Asbún in Employment Law

1 Reply · Reply by Theresa Mayne FCIPD on Monday

L&D Zone - latest discussions:

Make the most of your inclusive Learning & Performance Institute membership

We're putting on a short webinar to give you a tour of the LPI website. I'll introduce the session before handing over to Michael Strawbridge who is LPI's Global Head of Content, Networks & Member Services. Come along and see what this service can do for you. If you are a DPG student studying L&D, you are already a member. Here is a direct link to the event: https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/events-to-develop-yourself/making-the-most-your-lpi-membership :)

Started by Gary Norris in Learning Tools & Technologies

1 Reply · Reply by Gary Norris Sep 15

Difficulties in contacting DPG Assesors

Hi, Does anyone know of a contact I can email regarding issues with being able to resubmit and timelines of likely marking of assignments during COVID challenges? I keep getting bounce back emails when I attempt to contact the support contact that was identified for the month of AugustThanks

Started by Katie Brownsett in Learning Delivery & Facilitation

1 Reply · Reply by Gary Norris Aug 26

Leadership Zone - latest discussions:

Learning Technologies Summer Forum

Hi I've just posted regarding how to get yourself along to the Learning Tech Summer Forum. It's being held online. Click here to jump to my post alternatively it is accessible via the Events area on the Home Page.

Started by Gary Norris in Being an Effective Leader

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Keeping positive!

To all the lovely L&D and HR leaders - here is a personal resource of how I combat all that negativity and anxiety around the Covid19 - by focussing on some 'Good News' (literally)I wanted to share with all of you, as it has really made a change in my day-to-day and I hope, it will cheer you up a bit too -especially if you need to self-isolate, socially distance or work remotely > https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/How do you uplift your spirit?Stay well, stay positive!Iris

Started by Iris von Brandstatter in Leadership Tips

4 Replies · Reply by Gary Norris Jul 16

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