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HR Departments Grapple With Backlog In Key Training Caused By COVID Delays

March 27, 2021

IOSH Managing safely CourseA tsunami of business-critical training must now be delivered in a short space of time

Restrictions on social interaction imposed because of COVID-19 have created a significant backlog of important training within many organisations – much of which is legally required within a certain timescale and thus must now be completed quickly.

That is according to Call of the Wild, a training company in South Wales, which is reporting a flood of inquiries and bookings for training from companies trying to catch-up on necessary training and use budgets before the end of the financial year in March.

What Is National Careers Week?

March 1, 2021

Applying leadership skillsNational Careers Week was established in 2010 and aims to promote good career guidance throughout schools and colleges.

During 2021, we welcome the first ever ‘virtual careers week’ which takes place on the 1st – 5th March 2021.

Previous events have helped many students make effective decisions about their future prospects.

What Are You Most Struggling With As A Leader At Present?

February 15, 2021

Working From HomeThe feedback we’re getting is that the issue most leaders are struggling most with at over the last 12 months is leading remotely and not in person.

How do you manage the performance of your team when doing so virtually?

Click read more below for more.

Post Covid – The Role Of A Career Adviser Will Be More Important Than Ever

January 4, 2021

How to lead remote teamsSince March 2020, we have all been living in unprecedented times. It goes without saying, Coronavirus has changed the plans of many people across the world, particularly those who are studying and businesses who are used to providing a face-to-face service. We have all had to look at different ways of working and communicating.

Those of us who supply Advice and Guidance have been offering remote learning through email, telephone and Zoom. However, when we eventually go back to our normal lives, the role of a career adviser will be more important than ever.

Choose Your Own Adventure: A Green Experience Delivered To Your PC

December 11, 2020

Virtual trainingOutdoor Team Building Pivots To Scenario-Based Challenges In a Virtual World

As COVID-19 continues to limit contact between individuals, one Welsh events company has developed a unique new way of delivering its team building courses to ensure they continue to be an immersive and challenging experience – even when completed virtually.

Economies Thrive When We Work and Play Together

November 1, 2020

Remote workingOver recent weeks we’ve all being trying to navigate our way through more tiers than those you find on a wedding cake! Now we’re all entering another round of lockdown whether it be in the UK or Europe.

But what are the consequences for the economy when you have less contact between colleagues?

Excellent Results with Aston Villa Football Club

October 16, 2020

Aston Villa Team BuildingIn August this year we were lucky enough to have entertained premiership football team Aston Villa. Due to Covid-19 travel overseas was restricted therefore clubs who would normally hold their pre-season training out of the UK were unable to travel.

As an alternative they came to stay in Wales for their pre-season training camp.

We’re Still Open For Business

September 27, 2020

Despite recent announcements by the Government introducing further lockdown restrictions we are still open for business!

Whether it be online learning or outdoor meetings we’ve got a solution.

Get in touch!

Meetings With Impact

July 28, 2020

Call of the Wild's Training Centre

Use our training centre facilities to have that long awaited meeting with colleagues or your management team who you may not have seen for many months. Socially distance while having that catch up!

Excellent Testimonials From Our Learners

April 27, 2020

performance management celebrate success

It’s very rewarding for us when we receive good feedback from our learners. This is a comment we received last week form one of our learners doing Level 6 in Career Guidance and Development working in a Careers Hub for a Local Authority in Sussex.

“I started the qualification just over a month ago with Call of the Wild and my assessor is just wonderful, so supportive and I’m making good progress plus learning loads”

New Online Courses & Webinars

April 10, 2020

online learningWe have a number of courses which can be delivered online using a series of resources such as video conferencing, webinars, videos, podcasts and learners having  access to our online development academy. Here’s a sample of courses which can be delivered  but please do make contact if we can design a specific programme for you.

Covid-19 Action Plan From The Health and Safety Executive

March 26, 2020

Remote WorkingThe health and safety Executive have today issued new advice on what organisations need to have in place for their staff when working from home. There is a particular focus on the need for employees to undertake their own Display Screen Equipment (DSE) risk assessment.