Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorised as “Organisational skills”
21st October 2022
In whatever industry you work, or intend to launch a career in, having good communication skills are essential for your success. When preparing to embark on our careers, we often don’t pay much attention to soft skills, however the ability to effectively communicate is one of the most important soft skills that employers look for in their candidates. Workplaces are …
21st September 2022
The fields of health and social care are crucial in contemporary society, and work together to protect the most vulnerable. And yet, to some it may appear that there is a crisis of leadership. 99% of healthcare leaders surveyed by the NHS Confederation said they felt their local social care workforce faced a serious shortage, whilst concerns about delivery of …
14th September 2022
They say that these days, it’s an employee’s market – for the right candidate. As the pandemic has changed our perspective of work-life balance and encouraged job hunters to tip the scales towards the latter, companies are reporting difficulty in finding – and keeping – staff in what has been dubbed The Great Resignation by some. Still, your performance in …
5th July 2022
With the weather getting warmer, it can sometimes be hard to concentrate on our work – especially when those heat waves roll in. It can be challenging to stay motivated, especially when we also feel the demands of our friends and family on our free time. Plus, if you’re studying as a parent, then you have the summer holidays of …
26th May 2022
Being a successful manager is highly rewarding; nothing beats the knowledge that you’ve lead a team to success. But finding the right person for the job isn’t always easy, and a Gallup poll found that this is something up to 82% struggle with. That said, leadership is best fostered through growth, and with a commitment to education and investment in …
9th February 2022
Finding a new job is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions. But as the world of work is changing, the market becomes increasingly competitive and 2022 is a demanding year for job-hunters If you’ve been in your current role for a long time, your skills can become static and getting yourself back into the job market presents a …
8th December 2021
With a proven track record of success, it’s clear that there are many benefits to distance learning. It’s a flexible and accessible way to study that fits around your working life, your family and other commitments, and your personal and professional goals. As a unique learning format, distance learning is designed to put the power of education into the …
30th June 2021
After a difficult year, there is, dare we say it, light at the end of the tunnel. Although our long-awaited ‘Freedom Day’ has been pushed back once again, it is visible on the horizon. Meanwhile the rollout of the vaccination programme goes from strength to strength, and many of the familiar freedoms of our pre-Covid lives have already been returned …
22nd June 2021
Distance learning offers a unique opportunity to study at your own pace. Because of this, it’s ideal for those with busy lifestyles and demanding commitments who couldn’t otherwise squeeze a new qualification into their already hectic schedules. For many distance learning students time management can be the main challenge. How do you fit your learning into your routine whilst making …
18th July 2019
Spend enough time on corporate social media platforms and you’d be forgiven for thinking that the formula for success is snatching a couple of hours’ sleep a night spent curled up on your office floor. But whether you’re a student, entrepreneur or employee, the evidence is stacked against these traditional tales of sleep deprivation being a badge of honour. In …