With the HSE’s current focus on workplace safety culture, effective training is becoming more important. It protects your workers and demonstrates your duty of care. But do you know how effective
your safety training really is?
Published 27.06.2023
Like any business, you’re always looking for ways to save money. One option is to send an employee on a much-needed external training course and then get them to train others on their return. Is this
a wise idea?
Published 18.04.2016
Official statistics show that one-in-four apprentices fail to complete their training: this is three times better than a decade ago. But does this improvement warrant committing your company to
taking on and training an apprentice?
Published 17.05.2011
Getting the most from your staff is important at all times but vital when trading conditions are more difficult. Had you thought about improving your own skills to get the best from your workers? If
so, help is at hand?
Published 19.11.2008
Your business needs to train some employees and, as you don’t have the appropriate expertise in-house, an external training provider is required. What questions will help ensure that you maximise
your return on investment?
Published 19.01.2017
It’s not just junior employees who are prone to poor performance; senior staff can take their eye off the ball too. This can have dire consequences for your company. So if faced with this type of
problem, how should the directors react?
Published 23.02.2011
One of your reps broke her leg in a car accident en route to a prospective customer. It will cost you in lost time and new business. Are there any measures you can take to reduce the risk of
something similar happening again?
Published 02.09.2016
An employee recently completed a costly training course which you funded entirely. Despite this, they’ve just resigned to work for a competitor. Can you claw back the training costs you incurred from
the employee?
Published 08.07.2015
It’s reckoned that over 25% of the external training that companies provide for their staff fall far short of meeting their needs. So how can directors ensure it will work effectively and that it’s
money well spent?
Published 03.03.2010
Another director has come to you in a panic. They’ve heard that under new rules, all employees who are first aiders must now undergo annual refresher training with an accredited trainer. How can you
put their mind at rest?
Published 27.10.2009