National Mentoring Day – 9 ways mentorship could boost your career! If you feel like you need more direction in your career, have you considered asking someone in your company to be your mentor? From expanding your professional network and making use of practical advice, to exploring new ideas and gaining new skills, take a look at what you can gain from having a mentor and... Posted: 27 October 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
World Food Day – 5 ways you can help tackle food poverty in the UK! The UK may be the seventh richest country in the world, but rising living costs combined with stagnating wages is leaving many people struggling to afford food. Recent figures from the UK’s largest foodbank network, the Trussell Trust, show that demand for free emergency food parcels in the UK is rising each year. The problem is... Posted: 16 October 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
AAT Teacher: Is it the role for you? If you hold an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification, you may have considered taking your specialist skills and knowledge into a classroom. Becoming an AAT Teacher is a thoroughly rewarding and respected career choice for those looking to inspire others. Is the role for you? Take a look at what the job involves and... Posted: 5 October 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Breast Cancer Awareness Around one in eight women in the UK will develop breast cancer at some point in their life. This shocking statistic needs to be discussed. That’s why this breast cancer awareness month we’ll be wearing it pink, will you? Checking your breasts It’s important to check your breasts regularly so that you can spot if... Posted: 2 October 2018 at 12:58 pm by Lauren Daws
Pension Awareness Day – six questions answered! Today is Pension Awareness Day! Did you know that roughly one third of adults in the UK aren’t saving at all for their retirement?* If you’re just starting out in your career, or struggling to make ends meet day-to-day, saving for retirement is probably the last thing on your mind. Why contribute to a pension... Posted: 15 September 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
Did you know that 1 in 8 adults are illiterate? | International Literacy Day Do you know just how many people can’t read and write? According to shocking figures from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), around 774 million people worldwide are illiterate. To many of us, these statistics may be surprising. But with more than one in eight adults across the globe unable to read and write, we... Posted: 8 September 2018 at 10:30 am by Lauren Daws
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Sleep Having trouble getting to sleep? There are various things which could be stopping you from getting the rest you need. So, take a look at these tips that could help you get to sleep easier! Go to bed at around the same time each day Having a routine can make it easier for you to... Posted: 3 September 2018 at 10:33 am by Lauren Daws
Employers prefer to hire candidates with apprenticeship experience, AAT research shows In a recent survey of 1,000 employers, carried out by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), 49% said they would prefer to see apprenticeship experience or a previous position on a candidates CV. This is compared to only 24% who would prefer to see a relevant degree qualification. Of those who said they prioritise candidates... Posted: 28 August 2018 at 1:55 pm by CAW Business School
Grow your finance team with an AAT Apprentice! If you’re looking to expand your finance team, there’s no better way to do so than developing an apprentice whilst they study towards an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification. With apprenticeships on the rise, we take a look at how taking on an AAT apprentice could be the smart way to recruit: Low-cost training... Posted: 21 August 2018 at 12:41 pm by Lauren Daws
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 August) There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people in the world, living across 90 countries. Despite making up less than 5 percent of the world’s population, indigenous people account for 15 percent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures. Indigenous communities maintain unique... Posted: 9 August 2018 at 7:30 am by CAW Business School