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Long gone are the days when the main priorities of a human resources professional were limited to hiring and firing. In the modern business...

Many fascinating careers in business can position you at the head of innovation and change. If you consider yourself to be good with people, a...

When you think of the area of business that focuses on its people, you automatically think of Human Resources (HR). This is no doubt an important...

How to Develop People Management Skills as an HR Professional  A business is only as good as its workforce, and for employees to be...

If maths has always felt like a struggle and you're dreading your GCSE, you're not alone. Thousands of students every year feel exactly the same...

So, you’ve decided it’s time to look for a brand-new job, but as you explore your options, you start to feel overwhelmed, realising you may...

Have you ever dreamed of making a career out of something you love? When you’re truly passionate about your work, it doesn’t feel like work at...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to bring creativity and fun into the classroom. As a teaching assistant, you...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and while it’s traditionally about romantic love, why not take the opportunity to invest in a little...

To become an early years practitioner in the UK, you need a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification, though Level 3 is strongly preferred by...

Choosing the best AAT distance learning provider is less about finding a course and more about selecting a career partner for the long term. Most...

Entering the world of professional pet care is far more straightforward than many people realise. Dog grooming courses for beginners are...

Taking the leap into home education in the UK is more straightforward than many parents realise. By simply sending a formal deregistration letter...

What if learning could be shaped around the unique strengths and needs of your child, rather than your child having to adapt to a fixed system?...

Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Do you often find yourself thinking, “What is the right career for me?” The good news is that the days of...