GCR recently spoke with Nick Burrows, the Chief Exec at Notcutts, to see how they’re taking advantage of the business opportunities social media is now presenting to both them and companies across the globe. As a garden centre your customers are often influenced by trends. For example, sustainable planting has increased in popularity lately. Indoor planting has risen in favour more
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Online PHD Degrees have reported the habits of highly effective leaders.
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Mental health organisation, Mente, has said that businesses can improve mental health at work by being more strategic. They should use the employee data available to them. In today’s business landscape, huge amounts of data surrounds all organisations, large or small. Data can improve all aspects of a business’s functioning, but not all types of data are used well. Employee data is
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BALI GoLandscape continues to gather momentum in promoting the landscape industry to both the next generation and career changers looking to start a role in landscaping. Where we feel GoLandscape is really making a difference is through the work that our ambassadors do, by providing a friendly face in schools and with their pupils. Ambassadors inspire pupils to consider their
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On Tuesday 24th September, YMCA Training and BALI GoLandscape hosted their first collaborative apprenticeship levy coffee morning. At the picturesque Hampton Court Palace on a particularly rainy morning, Horticulture Careers’ Brand Manager Liam Colclough was in attendance amongst a small group of employers and training providers. The purpose was to discuss the benefits of welcoming an apprentice amongst their workforce.
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Have you thought about incorporating Apprentices into your business? Come along to YMCA Training & GoLandscape’s Apprenticeship Levy Coffee Morning and learn about how Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to help you develop your existing talent, reduce staff turnover and give your business the skills it needs to succeed. Where: Hampton Court Palace – Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU When: 8.30-10am, 24 Sept
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Make sure you are prepared for your new starter and make them feel welcomed into the team by following these 8 tips, provided by Pro Landscaper magazine. Make an announcement – ensure that the rest of your staff is aware that a new starter will be joining them. You don’t want the new starter to feel uncomfortable if they turn
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Transferable skills can be hugely important to the hiring process. In an ideal world, a new employee will walk into your midst and take to the work, the team, and the company values and ethics immediately. They will have the right skills to carry out their duties efficiently, and the experience to carry them out swiftly to a high standard.
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The David Colegrave Foundation is offering a variety of scholarships. It is also offering money for college tuition and accommodation fees, books and equipment, or for extra training courses. This year there are seven scholarships to apply for: Ball Colegrave Sponsored Travel Scholarship Up to £1,500 to fund travel to Europe in order to develop knowledge and experience in bedding
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There are many benefits to a zero hour contract for both employers and employees, the biggest of all being the flexibility it can offer for both parties. For an employer, having members of staff on zero hour contracts means being prepared for a sudden increase in demand, cover for events/larger jobs and staff absence and more available staff for busier
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