Is social media as bad as we’re lead to believe? – World Social Media Day 2018 With 83% of the UK population now regularly using social media, it’s clear that these channels have had a big impact on our lives. Many people are now suggesting that social media can negatively impact our lives. Poisoning our minds with unrealistic body images and gossip about celebrities lives. Is it taking us away from communicating with... Posted: 30 June 2018 at 11:50 am by Lauren Daws
Looking for your first job in an office environment? Start your job search at our Apprenticeship Recruitment Day! CAW Business School is delighted to be running a new Apprenticeship Recruitment Day at its centre in Godmanchester on Wednesday 1 August 2018 for those looking to find a Business Administration, Customer Service or an AAT Accounting Apprenticeship job. During the day we will not only be providing general help and advice on job seeking,... Posted: 21 June 2018 at 1:14 pm by Alison German
AAT Accounting and Bookkeeping Courses in Godmanchester (Cambridgeshire) Professional tuition in modern facilities just on the outskirts of Huntingdon… There are many reasons why people choose to study accounting courses with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). Some are already working in finance and are looking to upskill and get qualified, others are looking to retrain to either change career or get back... Posted: 30 May 2018 at 10:09 am by Alison German
People put their effort into what is measured The level of instruction and guidance that you give to your team will no doubt vary depending upon a range of factors such as how big your team is, how experienced they are and the complexity of the tasks at hand. Depending upon your own personality you will have a preference for a leadership style... Posted: 16 May 2018 at 8:41 am by Laura Morris
False promises… As a manager you need to remember that you are influential. You are impacting upon people’s career choices, day-to-day life and ultimately their well-being. According to a recent report1, only 58% of employees feel that their line manager is genuinely concerned about their wellbeing. Given that we spend so much time at work and it... Posted: 10 May 2018 at 12:33 am by Laura Morris
Need help refreshing your maths skills? If you’re a student at CAW Business School and think you could use some extra help to refresh your maths skills, look no further. We now have some additional resources available to help you in your studies! The resources are some short lesson capture videos that are available for students to access on the VLE... Posted: 9 May 2018 at 9:59 am by Lauren Daws
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Mental Health According to the NHS, one in four of us will suffer from mental health problems at some point in our lives. With 7.8% of people in the UK meeting the criteria for diagnosis of mixed anxiety and depression; this makes it the most common mental health issue in the UK. With such high numbers of people being affected... Posted: 4 May 2018 at 3:00 pm by Lauren Daws
Are you playing communication roulette? I’m sure there are times when you have felt like it doesn’t matter what you say as no-one is listening to you, but someone is always listening. The real question is ‘does what you say get interpreted in the way you want it to?’ You may have become a team leader because you are the... Posted: 2 May 2018 at 8:30 am by Laura Morris
English and Maths – Are they really that important? Do you look forward to the time when your Maths and English skills will cross paths with your studies here at The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), or maybe you dread the thought of it? Either way, we’re here to make sure that you’ll never have to panic at the thought of applying your Maths... Posted: 30 April 2018 at 2:00 pm by Lauren Daws
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: The Benefits of Meditation Why is meditation important? We have all heard that meditation reduces stress, however doctors are now suggesting that it can help improve creativity, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and even addiction. So how do we meditate? First, find a comfortable place where you can sit without distractions for at least 2 minutes and... Posted: 12 April 2018 at 2:18 pm by Lauren Daws