Choosing what to do next: 5 questions to ask yourself For those with everything figured out; GCSE results day can come and go with very little thought. You have your results and are heading to Sixth Form or College? Great! For those that don’t, it’s a different story. You have your results, but are still completely lost as to what you’re going to do now?... Posted: 25 August 2016 at 7:25 am by Alison German
Results day: What comes next? Weighing up your options after receiving your A-Level results can be challenging, especially if your original plan is no longer feasible. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree course, or are questioning whether university is really the right path for you – why not consider an apprenticeship instead? Apprenticeships are a... Posted: 18 August 2016 at 8:08 am by Alison German
How much do you support your staff? One of your employees comes to you to say they need support in a specific area of their job. Firstly, give yourself a pat on the back, as it must mean you are an approachable leader! However, there is the possibility that you are also a tad frustrated because now you have to find a... Posted: 9 August 2016 at 12:29 pm by Laura Morris
Is your work a positive place? Think about when you walk into the office on a Monday morning. Do you get greeted by smiles or grumbles about being back to work? Now go on to consider how this reaction impacts upon your own start to the day. No matter how much of a self-driven individual you are what goes on around... Posted: 19 July 2016 at 10:55 am by Laura Morris
Which camp are you in? With all the panic that has ensued from ‘Brexit’ it appears that reactions seem to fall into three distinct camps: Satisfied – With a majority vote of course there are going to be those that are happy with the result and eagerly awaiting the exit from the EU. Angry – These are the people that... Posted: 1 July 2016 at 11:38 am by Laura Morris
Training, an expense or an investment: What’s your view? It’s the classic argument – what if you train your staff and they leave, or what happens if you don’t and then they stay? Is it just an unnecessary expense to train your staff or is it a worthwhile investment? There have been many debates around this topic and arguments as to why not to... Posted: 3 June 2016 at 12:35 pm by Laura Morris
Don’t underestimate the opportunities you can offer Have you ever felt that what you do is just common sense and doesn’t require specific training? What you are likely failing to realise is that just because something is simple to you, doesn’t mean that everyone else would automatically know how to do it! Recently a prospective apprenticeship employer said that the job that they... Posted: 11 May 2016 at 2:31 pm by Laura Morris
Three mistakes you’re likely to make when aiming for promotion Are you wondering why you are not getting a promotion? Think you are doing everything right yet your still not moving up the career ladder? It’s just possible that you are making at least one of these classic errors! Not asking for a promotion You know you want a promotion, your friends know you want... Posted: 15 April 2016 at 12:53 pm by Laura Morris
Not long to go until Huntingdonshire Business Fair! CAW Business School are looking forward to attending the upcoming Huntingdonshire Business Fair, April 21st 2016. The exhibition is taking place at Wood Green Animal Shelters in Godmanchester with over 100 businesses exhibiting. The Huntingdonshire Business Fair is organised by Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce and the event is free to attend. As the region’s biggest... Posted: 21 March 2016 at 11:56 am by Laura Morris
Do you play the blame game? Have you ever given much thought as to why there are certain policies and procedures in place in your workplace? Now, some may well be there for a very good reason, such as in a medical environment it could be necessary to have allergies to medicines listed in a particular place. This prevents no-one gets... Posted: 17 March 2016 at 3:35 pm by Laura Morris