Workplace training

David Banaghan: An under qualified workforce – the impact on your business and how to tackle it

Stark new statistics reveal that 28% of the UK workforce are under qualified for their...

Half of the population at risk of panic in a health emergency

Experts have sounded the alarm for workplaces to urgently invest in first aid training, with 49% admitting they would feel panicked during a health emergency.

Sarah Carter: How to provide effective neurodiversity training to managers

Training enables managers to implement necessary adjustments, understand teams better, and address challenges collectively, promoting an inclusive environment.

Essential reasons employers need to invest in mental health training for managers

Improving workplace mental health management to help prevent mental health conditions could save businesses billions of pounds.

Rule breakers cost UK businesses £1.7m every year!

Despite the failure to comply with workplace regulations costing over £1.7 million per year, educating staff about compliance remains a comparative afterthought.

2023 most significant GDPR breaches: TikTok fined €345 million for underage user violations

Beyond the financial ramifications, these fines illuminate broader consequences of non-compliance, including reputational damage and erosion of employee morale.

Charlotte Rooney: Training your managers will improve workplace wellbeing

Training and coaching for managers is the best intervention (most effective and cost-effective) we can invest in to improve wellbeing and performance.

Anita Malster: Why mental health training should never be seen as a tick-box exercise

When it comes to mental health training and workplace suicide prevention, employers have a statutory duty to implement policies and procedures that protect their staff.

Phil Kenmore: Learning and development vital in protecting the mental health of the workforce

Recent HR research underscores stress and burnout as key turnover factors. Employers who enable accessible learning can help to foster the well-being boost staff need.

Dr. Padmesh Gupta: The importance of continuous learning for employee wellness

Continuous learning greatly benefits organisations and can be achieved via formal courses, informal learning, mentorship, shadowing, training programs, coaching, and even casual interactions.

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