There were an estimated 24,300 excess winter deaths where 15% more deaths occurred in winter months than non-winter months. Minor illnesses (such as coughs and colds) were the most common reason for sickness absence in 2016. 4.5 staff work days are lost each year as a result of sickness and ill health. Prevention is better than cure and even more so during this crucial time of the year, therefore an awareness on how you can reduce staff sickness and absence could be the key difference for you being ‘Winter Ready’ this year. What could reclaiming staff sick days mean to your bottom line?
CIPD Wales People Management Awards Shortlisted
We’ve been shortlisted for two awards at the inaugural CIPD Wales People Management Awards. The first Welsh awards are designed to recognise the best in HR, employee engagement and people management from across Wales.
What the awards are recognising is those who have the skills, and are at the forefront of best practice and innovation – not just in what are seen as traditional HR roles, but in all aspects of people management, learning and development.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health day takes place on the 10th of October 2017. Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but 10 October is a great day to show your support.
The theme for World Mental Health Day 2017 is workplace wellbeing. So whether you’re an individual looking to boost your own wellbeing or an employer seeking advice on supporting your staff, there are a range of techniques you can use to identify and address any issues.
For more information on techniques on dealing with Mental Health issues in the workplace click the read on below
Call of the Wild Named Best Team Building Experience at C&IT Awards 2017
Call of the Wild Ltd, are thrilled to announce they have won the Team Building Experience of the Year Award at the Conference and Incentive Travel Awards 2017 (C&IT).
The judges were impressed by our Elite Team Performance work with Worcester Warriors English Premiership Rugby Team. The team were in danger of being relegated from the English Premier League to the First Division. This would have been financially disastrous.
Call of the Wild Ltd Finalists in C & IT Awards 2017
Call of the Wild Ltd, are thrilled to announce our short-listing for the Team Building Experience of the Year Award at the Conference and Incentive Travel Awards 2017 (C&IT) for our Elite Team Performance work with Worcester Warriors Premiership Rugby Team.
Call of the Wild Named Best Team Building Experience at C&IT Awards 2017
Call of the Wild Ltd, are thrilled to announce they have won the Team Building Experience of the Year Award at the Conference and Incentive Travel Awards 2017 (C&IT).
The judges were impressed by our Elite Team Performance work with Worcester Warriors English Premiership Rugby Team. The team were in danger of being relegated from the English Premier League to the First Division. This would have been financially disastrous.
Team Building Experience of the Year For Work With Worcester Warriors Rugby Team
Approximately 50 personnel from the club attended our Elite High Performing Team event and workshops in the Brecon Beacons. They were from 20+ global countries, so bringing together different cultures, approaches to the team.
They stayed at our purpose built, residential centre set in 73 acres situated in the National Park. From the moment they arrived until they the moment they left, they were interacting, learning and developing their physical, mental and emotional skills to further improve their elite performance ability by working more effectively and efficiently as a unit.
The outcome was that they won the rest of their games following the event and stayed up in the English Premier League, so saving them £millions in lost sponsorship, ticket sales and merchandise opportunities. They also developed a strong set of core values and a symbolic shield of their values is now embedded into their games, their ethos, their culture and their fabric at the ground (literally).
Short-listed with two other Companies from the UK, the award winners were announced at a grand ceremony at The London Hilton on Park Lane on Friday 22nd September.
“We are absolutely delighted. To be chosen by the judges before larger organisations is excellent. When venues such as Berlin, Geneva, Las Vegas and Lisbon are winning awards at the same event it puts into perspective how big this award is for us. It illustrates that our work in the fields of management training, team building and leadership development is recognised as some of the best in the country,” explained Geraint Lewis, Managing Director.
Editor of the C&IT Magazine, Susie Harwood said
“The C&IT Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the best B2B events delivered in the UK and overseas by top brands and their agencies.
From inspiring international incentives in far-flung destinations, to innovative internal communications conferences designed to engage and motivate employees, the C&IT Awards showcase best practice and innovation in events.”
If you would like to learn more about our elite team performance and team
Why Should You Implement a Team Bonding Plan?
Vodafone UK
Team bonding is essential to a company’s success, so if you haven’t implemented a team bonding plan then it’s about time that you did. And what better way to do so than with a team building activity? Your staff members will get to enjoy a day out of the office and learn how to work well in a team.
Employees have no choice but to work together at a corporate team building event and they’ll be able to apply skills such as problem-solving and planning into the workplace. Here you can learn the many benefits of team building activities.
Institute of Leadership and Management Rebrand
The Institute of Leadership and Management or the ILM as it is commonly known has recently undergone a rebranding exercise. The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has a world wide recognised brand and is acknowledged as one of the foremost accreditation and awarding bodies in the field of leadership and management development.
Therefore given the prominence of the Institute and the recognition its brand enjoys why undertake a rebranding exercise in the first place?
Former Front Line Combat Medic Finds New Role Training Others To Save Lives
A former front line combat medic awarded the DZ Award For Bravery in Afghanistan has found a way of putting her unique experiences to good use in a new role with one of the UK’s most innovative training companies.
Francesca Burrows served on tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during 12 years of service with the Army. She has now joined Call of the Wild, a multi-award winning management and leadership development company based in Neath, South Wales, as a training executive delivering first aid and leadership qualifications.
How to Apply Transformational Leadership Skills at Your Company
Applying Leadership Skills
It’s all very well being a leader however, in order to really make a difference, you need to not only lead staff members, but bring out the very best in them.
Transformational leadership is all about empowering your employees and inspiring them to achieve remarkable results. Here you can learn how to apply transformational leadership skills at your company.
How To Lead A Team Through Difficult Times
Panasonic – Future Leaders Programme
Unfortunately, times can get tough within a business; staff members can feel under pressure and be faced with challenging situations. However, as a manager, it’s your duty to lead your staff through difficult times. Here you can learn how to lead your team and give them a light at the end of the tunnel.
Call of the Wild the Natural Choice For New Staff!
Call of the Wild , a multi-award winning management and leadership development company, have appointed four new staff to meet their ambitious expansion plans in 2017/2018.
The Company have projected growth over the next 18 months which required the appointment of a number of new staff. The Company have sought to set themselves apart from others by offering different delivery methods for their leadership , management and team development programmes.
How to Create a Safe Environment for Change
Change Management
Everyone handles change differently and it can be highly-stressful for those who dread it. In fact, it can even translate through to their work. So, creating a safe environment for change and providing plenty of notice is advised.
Here are a few top tips for minimising disruption and making changes as smoothly as possible.
5 Ways to Put Communication Training into Practice
How To Best Use Communication Training
If you’ve recently trained, or are about to undertake training, with Call of the Wild then you may want to know how you can utilise your newly acquired communication training skills. Here you can learn what you can do to implement what you’ve learnt and effectively communicate with colleagues and customers.
Scrap Work-Related Stress with These Simple Tips
Top Tips To Reduce Stress
Vodafone UK
Are your staff constantly stressed and feeling high-strung? Well, that’s not good for them or your business.
Take it from us, you don’t have to spend a fortune or a considerable amount of time to tackle work-related stress company-wide. Here are a few easy measures to help relax staff, so they can concentrate better on doing their jobs.
The World’s Heaviest Chocolate Easter Egg requires some careful handling…
Record for the world’s heaviest choccy Easter Egg is held in Argentina. (Over 8m high and using 8,000 kilos of chocolate!) If you’re hoping to take delivery of some big chocolate eggs yourself this weekend, brush up with our heavy lifting guide 😉 (and courses always available – throughout the year
10 Adventurous Team Building Activities and How They Can Help You
Having the ability to work well as part of a team, to take charge of a situation and be able to delegate work are all desirable characteristics for employers. Plus, a happy team is also a productive team, so team communication training can be a worthwhile investment.
If you’re just looking for a fun away day for the an office annual get together then our choice of outdoor team building activities could be of interest. Here at Call of the Wild, we do things a little differently. Here are a few of the adventurous activities that you can choose between when booking team communication training with us:
Personal Development Gurus Spill the Beans
Do you have lofty goals and aim high when it comes to career success? Well, sometimes you have to make mistakes along the way in order to learn, but what if you could start your journey with a step up?
There are a number of personal development gurus out there who have revealed their stories in order to help others.
Here is a selection of some of their best advice:
Designing Your Own Company Wellness Programme
Want to improve the health, happiness and motivation of your staff or colleagues? Then why not introduce a company wellness program?
What is a Wellness Programme?
A wellness program is a set of actions put in place by a company to improve its employees’ health and happiness. This is an ongoing system which is continually developed to ensure the company is the best employer it can be.
The Apprenticeship Levy – our quick summary and guide
It’s only a few weeks until the new apprenticeship levy kicks in so we’ve come up with a quick reference guide in infographic form which might help you navigate the new system.
Top Tips for Maintaining Your Professional Development Resolution
Back in January we suggested the idea of a fresh start for the New Year in our post ‘5 Self Improvement New Year’s Resolution Ideas’. But, of those of you who made a promise to yourself, how many people have kept these resolutions?
Here we do the math and take a look at the percentage of people who are likely to have kept their resolution, as well as providing top tips for maintaining your progress to meet your annual goal.
5 Challenges Facing Housing Associations in 2017
These are our thoughts on the 5 main challenges facing Housing Associations in 2017. These have been collated from our experience of working with a large number of Housing Associations over the last 12 months and discussing with them what they feel their biggest challenges will be this year and what can be done to address them.
The Apprenticeship Levy – A Quick Reference Guide
Unravelling the Jargon – What Does it Mean For You
On the 6th April 2017 the apprenticeship levy will be introduced by the UK Government. This will change the way the Government funds apprenticeships in England. So what will this mean to you and what actions are required of you if you wish to benefit from the funding. Read our summary and quick reference guide.