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FACILITATION COURSE

So there I was nearly at the end of my terminal leave and edging rapidly closer to my Discharge date and I heard about the APMG International's Facilitation Course via the company Explosive Learning Solutions on Twitter - There were some last minute

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What is the real cost of absence?

So all organisations have absence but what is the real cost?

I am currently looking a the real cost of absence within my organisation and would really appreciate your thoughts. From analysis I have identified that on average absence is costing us £110

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HR System Key Learning Already......

Thought I would update my blog on the journey of installing our new system.  We are still at the contracting side, however, even then there seems to be a need for a keen eye for detail.  The company we are using have kindly sent us their contract for

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Green Business

Today our environment is degrading rapidly and profusely due to urbanization, industrialization, agriculture and the extensive use of resources. Water resources like the rivers and ground water are polluted to a large extent mainly because of sewage

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My Journey

For anyone who is embarking on a new adventure in the Autumn:

 

This time last year I was really proud of myself for sticking my neck out and saying to my director I deserve a qualification to justify the HR knowledge I own in my own department.

No argu

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Clever edited Avengers clip for demonstrating Tuckman's Model which I thought I'd share.

Thought it was quite current and different (okay I liked it probably because I'm a fan of Iron Man!!!)

Only down side is a some parts are quite fast, wanted to slo

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Level 3 and beyond...

I have just attended my penultimate workshop for CIPD Level 3 in HR Practice.  I have enjoyed it so much and cannot believe my final course for Level 3 is in just 3 short weeks on the 22nd.  I have learnt so much and really gained a new perspective o

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So I had decided that I was going to leave the Army and many people had said to me ‘Network as much as you can’ when it comes to finding employment.  Well, I kind of knew that but how?!  Did they mean knocking on Companies doors with CV in hand….Well

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My journey to a Work Placement

I knew right from the start of my Resettlement phase that I was going to back up my HR/Administration experiences with HR qualifications, there was never any thought of having a complete career change for me BUT I also knew that it would be essential

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HR and the Army!

I have worked in the Military as what they call a HR Administrator for approx. 10 years and I have recently taken the plunge and left a very well paid, stable job in the Army.  I have gone over to the Dark Side, joined the ranks of Civvy Street!  Thi

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Probationary Periods

Hi Everyone

I'm currently reviewing our probationary periods - they are 3 months for what are considered 'standard' staff (not my view) and 6 months for those in more 'complex' roles.  Managers of staff in 'standard' roles want to be able to change th

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