World Autism Awareness Day 2019! Today is World Autism Awareness Day, an annual, internationally recognised day to help raise awareness of autism and celebrate the achievements and talents of people living with the condition. Read on to find out more about autism… What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong condition which affects how people communicate and interact with the world.... Posted: 2 April 2019 at 9:39 am by CAW Business School
National Minimum Wage set to increase this April! It comes as good news to those earning the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as they will see their hourly rate increase as of April 2019. See below for the new rates: National Living Wage – From £7.83 to £8.21 Those aged 21-24 – From £7.38 to £7.70 Those aged 18-20 – From £5.90 to £6.15... Posted: 29 March 2019 at 10:43 am by Lauren Daws
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March) Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! On this day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws. Proclaiming the day in 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Although we have come a long... Posted: 21 March 2019 at 8:30 am by CAW Business School
Can a positive work environment increase productivity? With it estimated that we spend around 35% of our 50-year working life at work, it’s vital we enjoy being there. We can’t be expected to look forward to every working day in the same way we look forward to the weekends. However, that doesn’t mean we have to dread going to work every morning.... Posted: 20 March 2019 at 11:53 am by Lauren Daws
National Apprenticeship Week: Develop your managers of tomorrow with a leadership and management apprenticeship! It’s National Apprenticeship Week! If you have a member of staff who is looking to upskill or move into a management role within your organisation, have you considered investing in a leadership and management apprenticeship as part of their development? Although many apprentices begin their journey as new employees, apprenticeships are not just for people... Posted: 7 March 2019 at 8:30 am by CAW Business School
Grow to your full potential, then help others reach theirs with a Coaching and Mentoring qualification! If you feel you’ve grown to your full potential within your job role, why not help others reach theirs? A Coaching and Mentoring qualification will help you develop the knowledge and abilities needed to coach others in the workplace. Accredited by ILM, the courses are ideal for anyone looking at ways they can support other... Posted: 6 March 2019 at 2:24 pm by Lauren Daws
National Apprenticeship Week: Land that elusive promotion with the help of a leadership and management apprenticeship! It’s National Apprenticeship Week! If you’re looking to move into a management role within your organisation, have you considered undertaking a leadership and management apprenticeship to help you land the promotion? Contrary to popular belief, apprenticeships aren’t just for people new to a job! They are a great path for people at any stage of... Posted: 4 March 2019 at 8:30 am by CAW Business School
Stand out against the crowd with a qualification in Leadership and Management! With every other news segment or newspaper article being linked to Brexit doom and gloom it’s time to look on the positive side. Yes, I’ll admit, for some industries in particular it might not be all rosy, however, that means that as a manager your skills to pull your team together are all the more... Posted: 1 March 2019 at 12:00 pm by Lauren Daws
Self-Injury Awareness Day – learn more about how to help! (1 March) Self-injury affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, career, or personal strength; and it’s much more common than many people realise. The UK has the highest self-injury rate of any country in Europe with estimates of 400 in 100,000 people self-harm. What’s more – these figures are likely to... Posted: 1 March 2019 at 8:30 am by CAW Business School
Love your sexual health this Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is here, and with romance in the air there’s no better time to start thinking about your sexual health! Sexual health is an essential part of your emotional and social well being, so there’s no need to feel awkward or shy away from talking about it. It’s just as important as your physical... Posted: 14 February 2019 at 8:30 am by CAW Business School