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How to Reduce Food Waste at Home

Food Safety

Written in collaboration with cooking for less charity Bags of Taste, we’ve compiled 21 unique tips on how to reduce food waste at home and saving money!

Jun 10, 2016
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Quiz

Career Development

How do you rate your Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) knowledge? Take our quick (and free!) online NLP assessment to test yourself!

Jun 9, 2016
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Plastic Packaging Symbols: What Do They Mean?

Allergens and Food Labelling

A break down of the most common different types of plastic packaging symbols so that you can easily identify and understand the symbols in use.

Jun 6, 2016
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Gardening Leave: When Does it Apply & Why?

Business Law and Compliance Human Resources

Read our brief summary of gardening leave; what is it, when does it apply and how does it relate to UK employment law?

Jun 3, 2016
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How to Announce Employee Promotions

Leadership and Management

Announcing employee promotions is tough to pitch; how do you keep everyone happy? That’s what we discuss and address in our post.

May 27, 2016
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Interviewing Skills Quiz

Leadership and Management Recruitment

Being a manager is stressful: recruiting the right people, directing employee’s performance and of course, firing. Test your skills with our quiz.

May 20, 2016
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Understanding Why Children May Stay Quiet About Abuse

Safeguarding Children

Children don’t always feel comfortable telling someone that they are being abused – in this article we explain why and what to look out for.

May 17, 2016
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Food Packaging Symbols: What Do They Mean?

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety Hospitality

Do you know what the most commonly used food packaging symbols actually mean? Our guide outlines what they are and why they’re in use.

May 13, 2016
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DSE & Posture Checklist for Standing Desk Users

Risk Assessment Workplace Safety

Does your workplace have a standing desk policy? Learn how to correctly position your display screen equipment (DSE) and align your posture.

May 11, 2016
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Slips, Trips and Falls Quiz

Workplace Safety

Our online slips, trips and falls assessment is a free, quick quiz designed to aid you in determining your level of knowledge on slips, trips and falls.

May 10, 2016
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The COSHH Hazard Symbols & Their Meanings

COSHH

Are you able to identify and decipher the meanings of all the different COSHH hazard symbols? Take a look at our quick guide.

May 3, 2016
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Does The Eatwell Guide Lead to a Balanced Diet?

Nutrition Teachers and Parents

The Eatwell Guide (formerly referred to as the Eat Well Plate) illustrates what we should be eating as part of a balanced diet – but is it accurate?

Apr 29, 2016
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Warning Signs of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

Safeguarding Children Trauma and Abuse

Do you know how to recognise the warning signs of potential child sexual exploitation (CSE)? Learn what to look out for in our quick guide

Apr 27, 2016
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Definitive Guide to the Zero Hour Contract

Business Law and Compliance Human Resources

Zero-hour contracts are prevalent within the UK service industry, but why? What are the benefits to the employee and the employer? We examine the facts.

Apr 14, 2016
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Anxiety Quiz

Human Resources Mental Health and Wellbeing

Do you suffer from anxiety? Are you managing your anxieties as well as you could be? Take our quick quiz to find out today.

Apr 13, 2016
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Parenting Changes to Make for Teens with Autism

Safeguarding Children SEN Teachers and Parents

What parenting changes should you make for children with autism in their teenage years? Take a look at our six useful suggestions.

Apr 5, 2016
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Negotiation Skills Quiz

Business Fundamentals

Written by professionals, our free online negotiation skills quiz allows you to assess your own knowledge of negotiation best practice.

Mar 31, 2016
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Safeguarding Interview Questions for School Teachers

Advanced Safeguarding Education Teachers and Parents

Use our example safeguarding interview questions and guidance to comply with safer recruitment best practice when hiring school teachers.

Mar 23, 2016
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Information about the Fire Triangle & Tetrahedron

Fire Safety

For years the Fire Triangle has been used to explain how fires start – this has since been updated into the Fire Tetrahedron – learn more about both here.

Mar 16, 2016
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Diabetes Awareness Quiz

Safeguarding Adults

How much do you know about Diabetes? Take our quick, free quiz developed by professionals to assess your knowledge!

Mar 15, 2016
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