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Professional development can encompass a range of different training, from learning technical, role-specific skills to soft skills like emotional intelligence, presentation and leadership skills that are transferable across roles and industries. We’re going to take a look at some of the different types of training offered during employment, as well as the benefits of on-the-job training for both employees and employers.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed perceptions of work for many people. As the country started to return to a more normal working environment, it sparked ‘The Great Resignation’, a term coined by Professor Anthony Klotz, and this has left over 1.1 million job vacancies in the UK, an increase of over 300,000 from its pre-pandemic levels.

Creating and maintaining a strong company culture should be a priority for every organisation, but especially those that work remotely or on a hybrid basis.

Communication skills are often referred to as a ‘soft skill’, but they’re integral to every aspect of your company’s success. From face-to-face meetings to virtual calls and instant messages, communication is at the heart of every workplace, but it needs to be done well to keep your business successful.

British workers are coming into the second year of the pandemic with a stronger notion of what they want their careers to look like. ‘The Great Resignation’, a term coined by Professor Anthony Klotz, is an event that has left over 1.2 million job vacancies in the UK, an increase of over 400,000 from its pre-pandemic levels.

Will you be getting back to face-to-face as soon as possible, or sticking with virtual training?

Are some of your key staff thinking about a new job in the new year?

Our survey of 1000 UK workers chose Jacinda Ardern as the most successful leader during the global pandemic. What has she done that we can all learn from?

Some of the findings are startling, while others indicate a pattern.

We have looked at the top most stressful jobs in the UK and US to see how the two compare and where the stress lies. However, regardless of your sector or job title, stress is inevitable at work. We took our findings and put together a few tips for managing stress and creating a more positive work environment.