Can we be up-cycled? Something I have been pondering over the last couple of months. I recently up-cycled an old cabinet that som
We now have our HR system in place. Interestingly I changed my mind how to role it out! Originally, I imagined once all data was uploaded I could simply flick a switch, it would be live and everyone would marvel at its efficiency.
Our HR system ha
A few weeks ago, we looked at the pros and cons of choosing an eLearning solution when choosing training. One of the considerations we mentioned was whether or not you were going to provide the equipment, or implement a BYOD system. We feel that this
Interesting consideration for designing new materials?
Years ago, when I was an IT trainer for IBM, I came across many slogans that they used to motivate and inspire their staff. Just today, one came into my mind as I was wrestling with how to tackle a thorny issue with a group of friends that I have.
The
Recent research by Casio has shown that numerous UK firms are losing business due to the fact their employees are unskilled at delivering presentations. The study found that of the 250 senior decision makers questioned 49% said that they were unlikel
Peter Honey recently commented on Nudge on the People Management website in the article When managers choose to behave badly which prompted me to think about my own introduction to Nudge theory a few years ago. I was working on a project with a const
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I've been asked to look into Natural HR, an on-line HR database that companies can use which offers totally free, no 30 day trials, no credit card needed, no gimmicks, no minimum contracts, no catches – just free! Sounds too good?
The com
A couple of months ago I published the post Work-based learning (based on work by Niklas Angmyr and Charles Jennings' "Re-thinking workplace learning") and the time has now come to update the model presented and take it to the next level. In short th
We have all been in the situation when you need new ideas for something. Nothing comes to mind straight away so you end up delaying the task, choosing instead to do something a bit more ‘in the box’ – something that doesn’t require quite so much imag
A friend of mine is married to a woman from India and the stories that he’s shared regarding the school system in India is something else really. Several of her relatives and friends tell the same story – if you are a good pupil you sit still, quietl
Carrying on from Part 1 looking at sustainable ideas, here we look at more ways being a better gardener will help your new ideas thrive!
Like every good gardener will tell you – you need 100% commitment to make and m
What does the word ”compliant” mean? A quick look at Merriam-Webster’s dictionary gives the following explanation:
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I was very pleased with the response to my previous blog so thank you all. In particular I must recommend the blog by Sarah Aubrey, Career or Mum - It shouldn't be a choice! Absolutely, I was able to use some of the terminology while explaining my
Hi all I have enjoyed my 'level 5 HRM Leeds course' with my class mates and Jo Edwards, I thought I knew a lot about people, however completing the course has given me structure, knowledge & the motivation to encourage others.
Big thanks to Jo you are
Most employees will have been in the situation where they have suggested a new idea that initially arose from a training session or a change that they have discussed with colleagues and finally have got round to proposing – and the idea got good feed
"One in four mums cites discrimination in the workplace" according to CIPD's People Management Daily. I read this article with a sense of dismay about the plight of working women across the UK and a silent epidemic that appears to be at play. The fi
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Well, I found out yesterday I passed my ninth and final assessment for HR Level 3. It really has been a very rewarding experience for me. I also achieved the role I wanted at work which was the role of People Development Manager, so, really,
Our final blog in the series looking at the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular approaches to learning such as In-House training and public scheduled training looks at eLearning. By reading all 3 of these blogs you can hopefully get a r
