Introduction As many contractors are already painfully aware, employment status is a source of much confusion, both for self-employed individuals and businesses looking to engage them. In one of its pre-election promises Labour stated it would look to introduce a single ‘worker’ status. Three-Tier System of Employment Status The UK currently has, what is described… Read More
Introduction The military has always been a testing ground for strong leaders. One key aspect of this development is physical fitness training. Not is this a tough and physical style of workout, it also shapes strong minds and characters. Military fitness goes beyond basic exercise. It includes intense workouts, team challenges, and gruelling endurance tests.… Read More
Introduction Johann Friedrich Ludwig Christoph Jahn (11 August 1778 to 15 October 1852) was a German gymnastics educator and nationalist whose writing is credited with the founding of the German gymnastics (Turner) movement as well as influencing the German Campaign of 1813, during which a coalition of German states effectively ended the occupation by Napoleon’s… Read More
Introduction Although this article is primarily focused on those working in the military fitness, fitness boot camp and outdoor fitness sectors, the principles can be applied to the wider fitness community. The requirements for working and making a career as a fitness professional varies across industries and employers. Health clubs and leisure centres usually hire… Read More
Introduction A banishment room (also known as a chasing-out-room and a boredom room) is a modern employee exit management strategy whereby employees are transferred to another department where they are assigned meaningless work until they become disheartened and resign. Outline Since the resignation is voluntary, the employee would not be eligible for certain benefits. The… Read More
Introduction Boredom boreout syndrome is a psychological disorder that causes physical illness, mainly caused by mental underload at the workplace due to lack of either adequate quantitative or qualitative workload. One reason for boreout could be that the initial job description does not match the actual work. This theory was first expounded in 2007 in… Read More
A new study has measured the impact of joining Cadet Forces like Sea Cadets and found that it has massive benefits for young people’s wellbeing and career prospects. The four-year study, carried out by the University of Northampton, says that taking part in cadet programmes leads to much better communication and leadership skills. Personal resilience,… Read More
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