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Scale of Fines With Health & Safety Prosecutions Increase

December 8, 2016

Do Not ‘Turn A Blind Eye’ To The New Health And Safety Sentencing Guidelines

On a daily basis we are seeing a clear shift in punishment apportioned for breaches of health and safety legislation as a direct result of the new sentencing guidelines.

On 1 February 2016, the new sentencing guidelines were launched in the United Kingdom for those who commit health and safety offences. They direct the courts to follow a structured approach, examining culpability, the seriousness of harm imposed and the likelihood of harm. There are various levels which reflect the scale within each category.

Of great significance to employers is that the process thereafter matches the results against turnover.

The Chimp Paradox by Dr.Steve Peters

September 6, 2016

The Chimp Paradox is a theory put forward by Dr.Steve Peters and sets out a powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person

Apprenticeships – School Pupils Not Given Any Information Says New Survey

August 17, 2016

Career guidance including apprenticeships An article in HR Magazine draws attention to the results of a recent survey carried out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the EY Foundation . It identified that just one in four (24%) believe an apprenticeship offers a better chance of getting a good job than a university degree

Less than half (48%) of 16- to 21-year-olds received information on apprenticeships from their schools, according to research.

Sue Snowball Elected as Board Member of South Wales HR Forum

July 22, 2016

We are delighted to announce that Call of the Wild’s Business Development Manager, Sue Snowball, has been elected as a Board Member on the new South Wales HR Forum. The purpose of the newly formed Forum is to provide a voice for the HR Community in South Wales. It is an inclusive network of HR practitioners, students, academics and spectators.

Apprenticeship Levy – Good Or Bad? CIPD Reports

July 5, 2016

In their recent research the CIPD have found that when asked how they plan to offset the 0.5 per cent charge on payrolls above £3million nearly one third of employers said they plan to do so by adapting existing training programmes so they can be accredited as apprenticeships.

Yes Minister – Why Britain Joined The European Union

July 1, 2016

This seems topical in the light of the Brexit vote. A clip from the outstanding BBC comedy series Yes Minister with Sir Humphrey explaining why Britain joined the EU in the first place.

Very funny.

Employee Engagement – TED Talks From Simon Sinek

April 26, 2016

Here’s a great Ted Talk from Simon Sinek on ‘How Leaders Inspire Us’ and create employee engagement.

Another stimulating video and talk from Simon Sinek.

Managing V’s Leading – Understanding the Difference

March 12, 2016

There is some confusion between the two so here are some top tips on distinguishing between a manager and a leader:-

Managing is about:-

Making plans and sorting out details
Setting up a structure so the plans can be met
Monitoring progress against those plan
Producing the results others are expecting

The Difference Between Team Building and Team Working

February 18, 2016

Team Building As Oppose to Team Development

We get many enquiries asking us for team building programmes and events. However after questioning and gaining an understanding of what they exactly require it becomes clear that often people are not after a team building programme at all. What they need is team development with the outcome of improved team working and productivity.

Free iPad Mini When Booking a Team Build Event

January 26, 2016

If you book a team building event whether it be a reward for the staff or a means of improving the performance of your staff then we’ll give you an iPad Mini free of charge! A great team building gift to you for booking with us. So if you had in mind booking something very soon then this may be the catalyst you need whether it be a fun event or a developmental team building course give us a call!

Coaching – Why Coach Your Team?

January 19, 2016

There are so many different interpretations of coaching – some think of it in relation to sports, others think it is another management fad and some think it is just another form of training. Different interpretations create confusion and this can and has led to a degree of misperception. Also, some organisations will have their own view of what coaching means to them and this can just add to the confusion.

Learners Appreciate Our Different Approach to Training

January 12, 2016

It’s always pleasing when you receive good feedback from learners who’ve attended our courses but even more so when every learner is of the same opinion. In addition it’s rewarding when those learners have actually ‘bought into’ our unique approach to training, been receptive to our approach, seen the benefit and can apply that learning in the workplace. The following feedback was received from those who attended our recent IOSH Managing Safely Course