At one time or another, most of us experience significant change in our work environment. There are many factors that can kick-start the process of change at work, including a rise or fall in profits, new owners, a new MD or a new team manager, and a merger with or acquisition of another company. All can result in restructuring and reorganisation, which usually have an effect on internal procedures, job descriptions and opportunities for progression within the company. Drastic, far-reaching change can be difficult for employees to swallow, particularly if they are creatures of routine, and have worked in the same way for a long period of time. However, change doesn’t have to be a painful process – if you focus on the potential gains instead of the losses, you might find that workplace change can benefit you more than you realised.
Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Dealing with change in the workplace
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011Student concession no relief for debt
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010Although relations between students and the government remain at an all time low, there has been some good news with the announcement that whereas students used to begin to pay back their student loan once they were earning at least £15,000, this figure will now be raised so that repayments will not fall due until they are earning at least £21,000. (more…)
Government assistance will help to create jobs
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010Recent statements from the Prime Minister David Cameron at the CBI business conference, indicate backing from the government in the form of “targeted support” for individual industries, to encourage them to continue investing and growing, creating further employment opportunities. (more…)
Why we’re penalising our youth for seeking an education
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010The controversial graduate tax concept has been featured heavily in national broadsheets over the last few days, with ministers debating how best to take even more money from our graduates and increase their debt. (more…)
Trashed spending on schools likely to lead to increased unemployment?
Monday, July 26th, 2010Ed Balls warns of increased unemployment after school spending plans binned
Of course there is an aspect of just trying to slate the opposition, but it is always refreshing to see a politician coming down on the side of the people. (more…)
Need to gain skills in head teaching? Consider a temporary position
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Are you a teacher looking to move through the ranks up to a Deputy Head or Head teacher? Are you finding a lack of opportunities available or perhaps aren’t being considered due to having no experience? (more…)
UK teenage illiteracy and numeracy figures shameful
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Apparently, 17% of 16-19 year olds are functionally illiterate, a recent study has shown, with 1 in 5 teenagers leaving school illiterate and innumerate – and no doubt adding to the swelled number of unemployed. (more…)