Two new tests have been introduced to the Gurkha selection process in Nepal to ensure all future troops are in top physical condition. For the first time, the 2014/15 intake was required to undertake so-called functional mobility screening (FMS) – various stretching and balancing exercises – to examine muscle flexibility and strength as well as an ECG to check for possible heart problems.… Read More
Career growth opportunities ‘worse’ than 10 years ago, by Grace Lewis writing on the CIPDs website: A lack of training and development for the UK’s workforce is a “significant concern” for the future of business, experts have warned, after research revealed that 25 per cent of UK employees believe they receive insufficient support from their… Read More
New types of ‘smart, connected products’, resulting from advances in technology, are having a significant impact on reshaping industries, competition and competitive advantage, according to this Harvard Business Review article. Products that used to be simply mechanical and electrical have become more complex systems that combine hardware, sensors, data storage capabilities, micro-processors, software and connectivity.… Read More
On first glance ‘gamification’ has all the hallmarks of an L&D buzzword, destined to burn bright but inevitably fizzle out. But the reality is that gamification is all around us and appears to be here to stay. And it’s not just about playing Candy Crush during the morning commute. Your shopping trip is ‘gamified’ as… Read More
Did you know that the proportion of major employers who say they have turned a candidate down due to a social media profile is on the rise: 2012: 34% 2013: 43% 2014: 51% I am currently unaware of what role social media takes with regards to recruitment and selection in the outdoor fitness market. I… Read More
Did you know that nine seconds is now the average amount of time recruiters spend browsing a CV? Quicker than Usain Bolt can run 100 metres. Half of them have only six seconds to spare thanks to the increasing pressures of filling positions, says a poll for National Citizen Service. The findings suggests recruitment is… Read More
Military personnel, veterans and their families will find it easier to access support from organisations aligned with the Armed Forces covenant thanks to a new website. The Armed Forces Community Directory is a single point of contact for anyone seeking help or advice in the fields of health, education, employment, housing, welfare and the legal profession. Visit http://www.afcom.directory for more information.
