Social enterprise is the new ‘buzz term’ in the charity sector, and offers great opportunities for ambitious HR professionals. Roisin Woolnough investigates.
Roisin Woolnough
Roisin Woolnough
Roisin Woolnough is a journalist with over 20 years' experience writing on workplace issues.
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The latest developments on agency workers’ rights have placed the spotlight on working conditions for temps. How can HR deal...
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Enhancing the value of internal training through external recognition by recognised bodies seems a positive development. But what does it...
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Drama-based training may seem like an extravagant option, but it can have a role to play in certain scenarios.One thing...
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As the news bulletins will tell you, there are some very dangerous places in which to work. If organisations send staff to such locations, then training departments will face some out-of-the-ordinary challenges.
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...and admits that forcing employers to discriminate in favour of ethnic minorities may not be a wise decision.
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It's easy to underestimate the impact the work environment has on productivity. But a number of employers are reaping the benefits, discovers Roisin Woolnough.
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NVQs have been around for many years – long enough for a few tricks of the trade to emerge. But...
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Many training and L&D managers will have used trainers who turned out to be duffers. It hurts doesn't it? Avoid this by following some strict guidelines to get the best trainers on board to meet your expectations.
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If you are seeking tangible results from training, then a dash of corporate social responsibility may be just the job....
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Are employers doing enough to help mothers back to work? Some companies are using crib cams to let staff keep an eye on their babies while they are at work, says Roisin Woolnough.
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MBAs are about building on experience already gained in the workplace and getting a good understanding of all aspects of business
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Getting that first all-important job in HR can be hard, but there are some handy tips to help you on your way
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Top tips on getting round the problem of not being able to get a job without experience, or the experience without a job
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We all need someone we can lean on - and if you are in the training game, that someone could be a Sector Skills Council.