World Refugee Day (20 June) To describe current global displacement levels as indicative of a ‘refugee crisis’ would be an incredible understatement. Nearly 34,000 people are forcibly displaced every day as a result of conflict or persecution; and we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 65.3 million people around the world have been forced... Posted: 20 June 2017 at 2:46 pm by Alison German
So you’re paying the Apprenticeship Levy. Now what? If you’re a business with a payroll bill of over £3 million then by now you should be aware that the apprenticeship levy is in full swing, but are you prepared for what happens next? The purpose of the levy is to encourage employers to take on more apprentices and invest in the continued training... Posted: 19 June 2017 at 12:17 pm by Laura Morris
Work your way up the career ladder with an ILM qualification this summer! Looking to start working your way up the career ladder? What are you waiting for? By undertaking an Leadership and Management qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), not only will you develop your leadership skills and confidence you will also gain an internationally recognised addition to your CV; proving your knowledge and... Posted: 1 June 2017 at 7:47 am by Alison German
Boost your Mental Wellbeing this World Mental Health Day Mental health problems are incredibly common. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in the past week have experienced a common mental health problem. Just as people are not defined by their physical injuries and disabilities, mental illness is not a character flaw and is not a sign of personal weakness. Defining people by their... Posted: 13 May 2017 at 7:15 am by Alison German
Mental Health Awareness Week: Managing Stress Everybody knows what it is like to feel stressed. Stress can be a useful drive that can help us to be more productive and feel more energised*, however chronic stress that becomes overwhelming over time can, not only, make existing mental health problems worse, but contribute to the development of mental health problems too.* If... Posted: 12 May 2017 at 7:15 am by Alison German
Mental Health Awareness Week: Self-esteem Self-esteem refers to the beliefs that we have about ourselves. This includes the opinions we have about our personalities, character traits, behaviours, abilities, strengths and weaknesses. People with healthy self-esteems will generally have a positive opinion of themselves. As such, although these people will experience tough times, they will be able to cope better than... Posted: 11 May 2017 at 7:15 am by Alison German
Mental Health Awareness Week: Eating Disorders Our relationship with food can be complicated, and often changes depending on our mood in the current moment. For this reason it might be difficult to recognise when an occasional food problem, such as comfort eating or undereating in times of stress, has escalated into an eating disorder. An eating disorder is an eating problem... Posted: 10 May 2017 at 6:50 am by Alison German
Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety Anxiety is used to describe feelings of unease, worry and fear. This includes physical sensations we might experience when we are struggling with anxiety. It’s normal to feel tense and fearful at the prospect of big event or decision you’re facing, especially if it is going to have a big influence on your future; for example... Posted: 9 May 2017 at 8:04 am by Alison German
Mental Health Awareness Week: Depression Depression is an incredibly common mental health problem, affecting around 1 in 10 people at some point during their lifetime.* Depression goes much further than simply feeling fed up now and again. Everyone experiences periods of unhappiness occasionally, however often low mood will improve after a short period of time. Depression is characterised when feelings... Posted: 8 May 2017 at 9:58 am by Alison German
Huntingdon Business Fair Champagne Winner! On 27 April, we attended Huntingdonshire’s biggest and most successful networking event, the Huntingdonshire Business Fair. It was a great opportunity to meet and talk to many people in the business industry or thinking about starting a career in the field. During the event, we gave visitors the opportunity to enter a competition, at our... Posted: 5 May 2017 at 9:42 am by Laura Morris