An article from the July 5th – 11th 2014 Economist: “TO MASTER the violin takes 10,000 hours of practice. Put in that time and expertise will follow. This, at least, is what many music teachers – following Malcolm Gladwell’s prescription for achieving expertise in almost any field by applying the requisite amount of effort –… Read More
Jobs, Productivity & Skills
Did you know that 22% of jobs in the UK require no more than compulsory-level schooling (e.g. GCSE or Standard grades). This is the second highest level in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and compares poorly to countries like Germany, Japan and Sweden with 5% or less. The UK also has the… Read More
Workers, Employees & the Self-Employed: Confused?
Employment law can be quite confusing, more so in the area of employment status. The above diagram should provide some clarity! Remember, courts give more credence to what happens in reality than what is written in the contract. View the Contracts section of the blog for further insight.
Are You a ‘Connected Professional’?
Jim Crawley, a senior lecturer and teaching fellow in the school of Education at Bath Spa University, is conducting research into teacher education as part of a 4-year study. Although aimed at teaching professionals, aspects of his work can be applied to the fitness professional. His model has four ‘connections’: The Practical Connection: of practical… Read More
Army Trainer Wins Transforming Lives Award
Robert Balmer, an operations training warrant officer with the 1st Regiment Royal Military Police (RMP) in the British Army, has won a Transforming Lives Award supported by the Institute for Learning (IfL). The award was presented to him on 19 June 2014 by IfL’s chief executive, Jean Kelly, at a celebration hosted by the National… Read More
Job Probation: Article 2
Another article on probation, which compliments issues identified in yesterday’s article. By Grace Lewis (People Management Magazine): Does Probation Pass the Test?: Critics question usefulness of settling-in periods for new staff A period of probation for new employees is a long-established tool for organisations to gauge their performance and cultural fit. But a survey from Spring… Read More
Job Probations: Any Good?
An article by PM Editorial (People Management Magazine): ‘Personality clashes’ scupper career chances for at least one in 10 new hires Nearly a fifth of new recruits (18 per cent) don’t pass their probation or have the period extended by their employer, research has found. The survey of managers and employees, by recruiter Spring Personnel, showed that… Read More
