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Employment

Parents and Teachers Urged to Prioritise Soft Skills and Help Young People into Work

August 15, 2024 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

An education platform founded by lawyers and educational experts to upskill young people with a range of critical soft skills believes parents and teachers can play a pivotal role in better preparing children for a […]

Education expert reveals how adult learners can enhance their career prospects via studying for a Maths A-Level

April 21, 2023 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

With the Prime Minister announcing his desire to see more school students studying A-Level mathematics, it’s worth keeping in mind that adult learners also have the opportunity to achieve this key qualification if they are […]

NEETs to receive tailored skills support on virtual programme with social mobility charity

January 27, 2022 Lisa Baker Comments Off

YOUNG people will receive tailored skills and employability support on an exclusive virtual programme with a transformative North Wales charity. Sixteen to 25 year olds in Conwy county who are NEET (not in Education, Employment […]

Learning creative skills can improve our mental health and job satisfaction

July 28, 2021 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

Employers who encourage staff to pursue creative passions can see a significant boost in staff morale, confidence and job satisfaction. These were some of the key findings of a new survey by Skillshare, the largest online […]

Mental Health

National Grief Awareness Week: One in four adults grieve alone

Grief can be a complex emotion that everyone experiences differently. National Grief Awareness Week (2nd – 8th December) raises awareness about grief, supports those grieving, and promotes understanding of the grieving process. With this in mind, [...]
Flexible Work & Work from Home

Do these stretches when working from home to help alleviate work posture-induced back pain

Prior to the Covid pandemic in 2019, just 4.7% of UK employees were working from home, this rose to 46.6% in 2020, and still at 25% in 2022. Although 22% of employees working from home said this [...]
Awards

Awards shortlisting brings recognition for Merton company director ‘on a mission to change lives’

A Merton businesswoman who changes people’s lives through boosting self esteem at work has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Patricia Brooks, who founded her company Geneva Pearl http://www.genevapearl.co.uk five years ago, is a finalist in the [...]
HR

The Body Coach calls on UK businesses to join ‘Movement Hour’

The Body Coach asks business leaders to take a stand against sedentary lifestyles To sign up and join the pledge, business owners can visit The Body Coach website UK’s first ‘Movement Hour’ to take place on [...]
Awards

North West charity recognised for outstanding workplace culture

Leading health and social care charity, Alternative Futures Group (AFG) has been recognised with a prestigious national accreditation for its outstanding workplace culture. AFG has achieved the Great Place To Work® accreditation following responses from [...]

Mental Health

National Grief Awareness Week: One in four adults grieve alone

December 2, 2024 Comments Off

Grief can be a complex emotion that everyone experiences differently. National Grief Awareness Week (2nd – 8th December) raises awareness about grief, supports those grieving, and promotes understanding of the grieving process. With this in mind, […]

Flexible Work & Work from Home

Do these stretches when working from home to help alleviate work posture-induced back pain

November 28, 2024 Comments Off

Prior to the Covid pandemic in 2019, just 4.7% of UK employees were working from home, this rose to 46.6% in 2020, and still at 25% in 2022. Although 22% of employees working from home said this […]

Awards

Awards shortlisting brings recognition for Merton company director ‘on a mission to change lives’

November 27, 2024 Comments Off

A Merton businesswoman who changes people’s lives through boosting self esteem at work has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Patricia Brooks, who founded her company Geneva Pearl http://www.genevapearl.co.uk five years ago, is a finalist in the […]