Could you cope without your emails? Oh no it’s a disaster! There is an issue with the company server and you can’t send, or receive, any emails. Wait a second, is it really as bad as it seems? Could this blip really be a blessing in disguise? Is the continuous stream of emails arriving in you inbox a distraction? How often... Posted: 10 October 2016 at 10:49 am by Laura Morris
Make sure you’re paying the right wage! On 1 October 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increased. These increases are designed to pull up wages in line with inflation. There are no changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) – for workers aged 25 and over- which was introduced in April 2016, this remains at £7.20 per hour. However all other... Posted: 3 October 2016 at 11:43 am by Laura Morris
Are you sacrificing your career to keep the peace? Is it best to look after number one or is it better to keep the peace in the team? Well the obvious answer is to do both, but we are all aware that we don’t live in a perfect world and this can’t always be achieved. So what’s the best way forward? It’s all about... Posted: 19 September 2016 at 7:43 am by Laura Morris
The importance of team communication How often have you had a conversation with a work colleague that would have been useful to have known earlier? Infuriating isn’t it! However, I’m sure we’re all guilty of this at times, finding something out but not thinking to pass it on or share it with the team. It is easy to do, you... Posted: 2 September 2016 at 11:01 am by Laura Morris
Excellent pass rates for Accountancy 2015/2016! CAW Business School has consistently produced pass rates significantly higher than AAT averages for their Bookkeeping and Accountancy programmes, and we’re delighted to confirm that this trend has continued in 2016! Congratulations to our students on all of their hard work! Pass rates for the academic year 2015/2016 are as follows: Course CAW Business School... Posted: 25 August 2016 at 8:53 am by Alison German
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