Advice and Opinion - April 2022
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Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by James Schofield — No comments
Most people aren’t born public speakers, but everyone can become a good, even inspiring, speaker. Author James Schofield offers some down-to-earth tips If you dislike talking in public you’re not alone; millions of people dislike standing in front of an audience. However, fear of public speaking might be damaging for a career. No matter how strong your technical skills and qualifications you are ...
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Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by Shaun D’Arcy and Rachel Jagger-Thomas at JTL — No comments
If you were stuck on an island and needed just one person with all the skills to build, decorate, plumb and heat your home, Corrina Bailey would probably be the perfect choice. She started training as a bricklayer at college before changing to a multi-trade course that included painting, decorating and some plumbing. She then tried something different by studying travel and tourism at Sixth Form ...
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Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by Editorial Team — No comments
NEDs are vital to any organisation for several reasons, bringing specialist expertise and valuable insights and their independence from the main management of the company, also makes them ideal for monitoring and evaluating a company’s executive directors. In practice you will most likely be expected to focus on matters that are raised in general board meetings, providing an independent view of ...
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Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by Ian Thomas — No comments
Unexpected events force us to question ourselves. They can push us out of our comfort zones, and cause our priorities to shift. So it’s no wonder then that the current pandemic is leading to many people rethinking their careers. Maybe you’re on furlough with more time on your hands, maybe your job doesn’t seem very important anymore – what you do know, however, is that you want to make a change. ...
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Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by Ian Thomas — No comments
The University of Sheffield is one of the UK’s leading universities, with an international reputation for excellence. Its history traces back to the foundation of Sheffield Medical School in 1828, Firth College in 1879 and Sheffield Technical School in 1884. Its history traces back to the foundation of Sheffield Medical School in 1828, Firth College in 1879 and Sheffield Technical School in 1884. ...
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Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 by CARMEN MORRIS — No comments
The recent protests that have sparked the global debates around diversity and inclusion, and with institutional racism being a key focus of conversations, how can leaders develop and develop truly equitable workplace environments, whilst putting a better focus on increasing racial equity? The shifting focus on diversity and inclusion has meant that racial inequality and systemic racism, has been ...