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
The College of Animal Welfare Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted The College of Animal Welfare (incorporating CAW Business School) has been rated as ‘Good’ across the board following its recent Ofsted inspection. This is the first inspection the College has been through since the new, more stringent, inspection framework was introduced in September 2015. Barbara Cooper, College Principal, commented “We are delighted to have received... Posted: 16 March 2016 at 10:24 am by Alison German
Important OFSTED Information: Have your say! Calling all students and employers! As you may be aware, this week CAW Business School is undergoing an Ofsted Inspection. You should have received an email with a link to a survey to complete – the information gathered from these surveys is being used by the inspectors this week so please ensure you complete it as... Posted: 10 February 2016 at 12:48 pm by Laura Morris
Notification of Ofsted Inspection: 8-12 February 2016 The CAW Business School will be undergoing an Ofsted Inspection from the 8 – 12 February 2016. During the inspection, inspectors will talk to the College Principal, lecturers, staff, employers and learners, as well as considering the views of parents and carers. They will spend time observing lessons and looking at the quality of teaching and... Posted: 4 February 2016 at 2:52 pm by Laura Morris
Show your love for the environment this february This Valentine’s Day we are encouraging all staff and students to make a green heart to show their support for all the causes helping to protect the world from climate change. Make an origami heart (view the origami heart tutorial here or a video here) and write your personal environmental message inside, for example: Environmental causes... Posted: 3 February 2016 at 10:45 am by Sami Cooper
LinkedIn – How Professional Are You? LinkedIn is described as ‘The world’s largest professional network’. However more and more frequently, posts, and associated comments, are appearing that are clearly unsuitable for a ‘professional network’. It is worth considering that surely anything you post for a professional network portrays how professional you are and can impact upon your company’s branding? A woman... Posted: 26 January 2016 at 1:05 pm by Laura Morris