Blogs

In Wales, we’re finding our own way to a large extent when it comes to bilingual social media content best practice and producing effective bilingual social media content. This is a great opportunity to pave our own path and set our own best practice. This causes headaches for marketing teams up and down the country, and has done for years. So why bother? If nothing else, as the number of people speaking Welsh stays consistent...

The financial crises that many of the world’s economies have experienced in recent years have been largely fuelled by a culture of greed and selfish behaviour. In fact, there can be no better example of the pitfalls of basing success on such unreliable foundations. They have dealt a massive blow to nations and communities across the globe, as well as ruining the lives of many in the process. Personal philosophies, missions and strategies based on...

Learning and Work Institute recently evaluated Welsh Government’s Healthy Working Wales: In-Work Support Service (IWS). The evaluation sought to glean key lessons from the project that focussed on South West and North West Wales ahead of a nation-wide rollout. IWS was a Welsh Government and European Social Fund funded programme. It aimed to help people manage their health and stay in work. This was through early intervention, providing workers with rapid free access to a...

Stress can take a significant toll on our physical and mental well-being – and it can also impact our productivity and work performance. April is Stress Awareness Month, and whether you’re an Employer or Employee, now is the perfect time to learn how to recognise the signs of stress in your workplace – and take action to prevent it. Spotting the Symptoms of Stress The workplace can be a significant source of stress for many...

Over 13 years ago I was thinking of setting up my own company, Jack David Football Academy (JDFA). The first ever response to my idea was, 'you're no David Beckham. No one will come to you.' Lesson to learn if you are thinking of starting up your own business in Wales is you do not need anyone as you only need yourself. The key if you're thinking of starting a business or when you are...

The customer focused company talks to customers in their language. Their language is the language of benefits - how your product or service improves their lives. It's also the language of impact - how does this give me a return on my investment. And finally, it's the language of evidence - show me the proof. In Winning Pitch, we use the acronym F.B.I.E: Features Benefits Impact Evidence It really is amazing how often customers, even...

Business in the Community’s (BITC) Age-Inclusive Business Review is a free, online, self-assessment tool to help identify gaps and highlight strengths in relation to being an age-inclusive and age-friendly employer. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete, and you will receive bespoke age-inclusion recommendations for your organisation. Business in the Community Cymru in partnership with Age Cymru are delivering the Age at Work Programme, supporting businesses to create workplaces where older workers can thrive...

The arrival of Ramadan this week brings a month of worship, devotion and community gathering for many Muslims in the UK – and a responsibility on employers to support their employees during a month-long holy period. Ramadan begins on Wednesday 22 March and finishes on Friday 21 April, with the Eid al-Fitr festival marking the end of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daylight fasting. The beginning of Ramadan is an ideal time to remember the...

Everyone is different. There’s no single "right" way when it comes to how we think, learn and behave. Which is why ‘Neurodiversity’ (the term that describes these differences) has become such a ‘live’ topic for anyone involved in recruiting or developing the human capital that every organisation needs to succeed. This week (13th-19th March) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week across the world - and Venture is celebrating this fascinating and crucial field, by exploring what employers...

February brought news of a major skills funding boost for Creative Industries in our region, together with two studies showing a surge in apprenticeship uptake and the importance placed by Gen Z on training and development. Those reports made Welsh Water’s record apprenticeship offering look inspired – but celebrations were muted by news of a continued gender pay gap, even in female-dominated industries …. CCR’s Creative Industries receive major skills funding boost: One of CCR’s...