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Learn and Develop Out Of Recession
Some ideas on how to better position your business for the upturn using learning and development - Andrew Pullman, is head of learning at “Here Is The City Learning” more >>
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Face the Facts... Image Matters
Here are the facts: recent research makes it clear that 93% of how we communicate is down to body language, facial expressions, voice, language, enthusiasm, energy, grooming and clothing. Only seven per cent is represented by our content. Ignoring this fact could make the difference between nailing it at a job interview and leaving disappointed. In addition, in almost any situation, be that business or personal, knowing that you’ve made the effort to address the 93% is a great confidence booster and self esteem generator. Furthermore, others always recognise and admire those who make an effort. more >>
Employment Q & A
Contract Restrictions and Working for Free
In the third of his columns, Jeremy Nixon, an employment Partner in the London office of solicitors Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons, answers questions on post termination contract restrictions and legality of being asked to work for free. more >>
Learning Themes
Continuous Learning - Staying ahead of the game
Not so many years ago I bought a top-of-the-range IBM laptop with the fastest processor and largest memory on the market. I replaced it this April with a machine that cost half the price. more >>
Learning Themes
Why Being Authentic Is Important
One of the dictionary’s definitions of the word authenticity is “undisputed credibility”. I’m going to use this definition as a foundation for this article. My aim is to create a forum for debate, one that encourages more authenticity in business and in life. more >>
Employment Q & A
Employers Going Bust & Maternity Entitlements
In the second of his columns, Jeremy Nixon, an employment Partner in the London office of solicitors Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons, answers questions on redundancy through firm closure and holiday entitlements for those on maternity leave.
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- Do What You Are: Time for a Career Review?
As the City exodus continues, some former finance executives are making surprising shifts in career direction. It seems that those fortunate enough to have a big redundancy cheque, or prudent enough to have set aside money for just such a rainy day, are seizing the opportunity to set up their own businesses. The Sunday Times (2/11/08) reports on choices as varied as cake-making, plant-selling, supplying kitchen equipment in Kenya to fine art.
- Do You Really Care About Your People?
A commitment to Workplace Wellness is becoming an increasingly important issue. In the UK, over 13 million working days are lost every year because of stress and fatigue. Stress is believed to trigger 70% of visits to doctors and 85% of serious illnesses.
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