Creating Safer Construction Sites – How CSCS Cards Could Be Essential to your Business
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
