Deaf Awareness Week 2019 This year’s Deaf Awareness Week is here! There are around 11 million people with hearing loss in the UK, with an estimated 900,000 people with severe or profound hearing loss.* This week is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and deafness across the UK, how to help people living with hearing loss,... Posted: 6 May 2019 at 8:15 am by CAW Business School
5 Ways you can Break the Barriers to Coaching Coaching isn’t always easy, but the rewarding nature of the profession makes it all worthwhile. There are several different factors that can act as barriers within the role, but there’s always steps you can take to break them down. Factors that commonly affect coaching Not having enough time Finding the right techniques to suit both... Posted: 29 April 2019 at 1:58 pm by Lauren Daws
Stuck for ideas this Easter bank holiday weekend? Apply for a TOTUM card to help you make the most of your holidays! Did you know if you’re a student at CAW Business School you may be entitled to apply for a TOTUM card? With an average saving of over £500, the TOTUM card (previously NUS extra) could be the perfect way for you to make the most of your holidays and save on your purchases. The TOTUM... Posted: 12 April 2019 at 10:12 am by CAW Business School
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