From 01 December 2014 it will be a criminal offence for an employer to require people to use their subject access rights under (Section 56 of) the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) to provide certain records as a condition of employment. Section 56 prevents: Employers from requiring people to use their subject access rights under… Read More

Graduate Recruitment: The Cost of Getting It Wrong

Did you know that of the £888 million spent on the the graduate recruitment market in 2013, £112 million was wasted according to a report by CEB; an advisory firm. The report states that 20% of graduates apply for jobs that do not interest them, just to get on the jobs ladder. 1 in 4… Read More

27/08/2014 by Andrew Marshall

Scottish Referendum & The Fitness Industry

What impact, if any, will the Scottish Referendum have on the military fitness market, or even the wider fitness industry?

27/08/201425/08/2014 by Andrew Marshall

Alcohol Use in a Military Population Deployed in Combat Areas

Research Paper Title Alcohol Use in a Military Population Deployed in Combat Areas: A Cross Sectional Study. Background Alcohol misuse is more prevalent among military populations. Association between PTSD and heavy drinking have been reported in many studies. Most of the studies on alcohol use among military personnel are from US and UK. The aim… Read More

27/08/201410/08/2014 by Andrew Marshall

Para’s Log Race (10)

26/08/201425/08/2014 by Andrew Marshall

What are the Associations between Active Commuting, Body Fat & BMI?

Research Paper Title Associations between Active Commuting, Body Fat, and Body Mass Index: Population Based, Cross Sectional Study in the United Kingdom. Objective To determine if promotion of active modes of travel is an effective strategy for obesity prevention by assessing whether active commuting (walking or cycling for all or part of the journey to… Read More