Earning Additional Income with Brooks and Kirk
Times are tough for everyone at the moment, and every penny that you bring in can make a really big difference to your monthly income. Wouldn’t it be great if you could earn some extra cash from the comfort of your own sofa? (Let’s be honest, the sofa has become our new friend during this […]
Optimising Your Work-from-Home Workspace
With many of us working from home at the moment, we thought it would be useful to put together our top ways to optimise your workspace. Being productive in self-isolation is very difficult, particularly when we are surrounded by lots of distractions. Getting your working environment right can have a huge positive impact on your […]
How Does The Praise Sandwich Work?
One of the hardest parts of being an NVQ Assessor, Tutor or Trainer, is when you have to give constructive feedback to your learners. Although it is considered as part of the learning process, knowing how to express your concerns in a sensitive manner can be challenging. If you come across too harshly, your words […]
Is There a Skills Shortage in the UK?
The economic growth of the UK is being severely impacted by a shortage of skilled workers; particularly within the hospitality and construction sectors. A recent study carried out by Adzuna (a job search engine) found the demand for skilled workers outstripped supply in 32 out of the 50 UK cities. With a declining number of […]
How To Be Productive In Self Isolation
Many of us have been in isolation from COVID-19 for a while now; particularly following the closure of schools last week. For those of us that are fortunate to still be working, but remotely, this provides a challenge in itself. Keeping focused whilst being surrounded by all of the distractions of our home life (including […]