At the end of February, penalties for using a hand-held phone while driving became much more severe. The £30 roadside...
Alex Blyth
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“According to the Department of Health, 18 million working days are lost due to obesity-related health problems every year in...
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Leicester University recently conducted a survey among a representative sample of 2,000 people, asking whether they would commit fraud if they...
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If you are strapped for cash, a training budget may be wishful thinking. But this is a common predicament in the not-for-profit sector. Alex Blyth reports.
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Mental health issues are often hidden by sufferers and avoided by colleagues, so how can HR tackle what is now the UK's biggest cause of sickness absence? Alex Blyth reports.
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Charities are one of the UK’s biggest employers. And, like nearly all organisations, they have training needs. But alack of...
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In 2003, HR in the charity sector was condemned as ineffective and unenlightened. Three years on, has anything changed? Alex Blyth investigates.
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Call centre work can be extremely monotonous and stressful. Yet effective training can make the call agent's lot a much happier one.
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Where can a training career lead? Often along some diverting paths, but usually to the position of training manager. Once there, the sky can be the limit, with huge salaries – and perks – on offer
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We take a look at how employers can prepare themselves for the tournament's impact on the workplace
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With the World Cup just days away, new research shows just how much of a problem the event could be for employers.
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Can office design improve employee productivity? What are the ingredients for a good place to work. Alex Blyth reports.
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Having doubled in size in five years, Portman Building Society needed to improve the performance of its managers if it was to sustain its impressive sales growth. Alex Blyth reports
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Accountancy firm Ernst & Young pulled together a 100-strong group into a team talk to create a new identity after an internal merger. Alex Blyth reports
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New research shows partnership working continues to be successful. Alex Blyth reports