Burnley College and North West Business Training Join Industry Leaders in Charity Golf Day for Pendleside Hospice
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Leading employers from across the region joined forces with Burnley College and North West Business Training to raise more than £3,000 for Pendleside Hospice at a successful charity Golf Day. Staged at Nelson Golf Club, the popular event enjoyed lovely weather and saw business leaders and golf enthusiasts join staff from the College for the […]
Creating Safer Construction Sites – How CSCS Cards Could Be Essential to your Business
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In the construction industry, safety is paramount. It’s about keeping your workers safe and ensuring a secure work environment for everyone. One of the most effective ways to do this is by making sure your workforce holds a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card. But why are they so important? CSCS Cards – The Basics […]
Navigating the Digital Storm: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Safeguarding Your Business
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In a world where technology underpins every aspect of business operations of all sizes, the threat of cyber-attacks looms larger than ever. For business owners, CEOs, managers and professionals across all fields, creating a secure and reliable defence against such threats is so much more than simply ‘necessary’ – it’s imperative. The North West is […]
Make your Business Prosper this New Year
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As the New Year approaches, it’s a time to sit back and asses our success and start to set goals for the year ahead. As well as doing this on a personal level, it is also an amazing opportunity to reassess your business’s year too and plan for a prosperous new year. This blog post […]
Investing in Workforce Development: The Unmatched Value of Training Needs Analysis
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An opinion piece by Ashley Alderson, Commercial Manager at North West Business Training. In the fast-paced world of business, pausing for reflection and analysis can often seem like a luxury we can’t afford at the moment. Yet, as the saying goes, “failure to plan is planning to fail.” This wisdom holds particularly true when it […]
Investing in Green Skills: The Pathway to Lower Emissions and Long-Term Savings
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In today’s world, sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a necessity. Businesses are recognising the urgency of transitioning to greener, more sustainable practices, to satisfy both customers and employees alike. With this shift, a new demand for green skills is emerging. Why Invest in Green Skills? Investing in green skills is a strategic move […]
Burnley Business Week: FREE Sessions to Nurture Mind, Body and Business
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Business leaders from East Lancashire are set to shape up their businesses and brains this week. A series of free events offer a diverse range of workshops, seminars and consultations – all free of charge to the local business community. A Week of Learning and Networking Now in its 11th year, Burnley Business Week takes place from […]
Why Every Business Needs Mental Health Training in the Workplace
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When we think about occupational health and safety in the workplace, we often overlook mental health. However, with 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health condition at some point in their life, ignoring the issue is no longer an option. Mental health training is not just a nice-to-have perk; it’s become an essential part […]
Burnley College defibrillators helping to keep learners, staff, visitors and community safe
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Burnley College is helping to keep its learners, staff, visitors and the wider community of Burnley safe by boosting the number of life-saving defibrillators it has on site – and positioning several of them externally to ensure they are accessible to even more people in the event of an emergency. The defibrillators are specially designed […]