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Coronavirus is a constantly changing picture and the advice and guidance from government is updated frequently. This newsletter is focused on the new Job Support Scheme which replaces furlough on the 1 November 2020. Below are some key facts surrounding what is currently known about this scheme. Byrne Jones HR will send out further updates […]
You’re a new coach and you’re ready to start getting clients for your coaching business. You put up a website, revamped your LinkedIn profile, and went to a few networking events to spread the word. Some people showed interest, but it didn’t go much further than that. You got discouraged. The seminars and the successful […]
Have you ever wondered why you would want to study the English Language? You must have had that random thought that goes: I speak English, I can write English, what more is there to learn? Thousands of teachers across the country have certainly been asked this question more than once, and usually within the same […]
VR’s ability to simulate real-life experiences makes it extremely powerful and valuable for the HR. A decade ago, Virtual Reality is just science fiction. Now, it’s real and it’s being used by early adopters to great effect and varying degrees of success. Digital technology is transforming the Human Resources industry. Virtual Reality is no exception. […]
Retail stores, F&B, and service-based businesses are experiencing the challenges the booming e-commerce industry poses. For one, Amazon is increasingly taking over the retail industry while restaurants compete with food delivery services like UberEats. Data from the U.K. National Statistics Office shows that e-commerce sales rose to £560 billion in 2017, a 16% increase from […]
Photography is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Whether it’s taking pictures of friends and family or snapping away while you are on holiday, we all take hundreds – if not thousands – of photos every year. Many creative people go on to make a career out of taking photographs, going […]
When you apply for a job, you will find that one of the first things they will ask for will be your CV. Along with a personal letter, a CV gives them a good explanation of your job history and experience. They can use this to find out how much of the criteria you meet […]
The face of marketing has changed and evolved so much in recent years. No longer is marketing the preserve of advertising men in grey suits. With the advent of the internet and the huge impact of social media, specialising in marketing is now a common occurrence. But each channel needs careful handling and the principles […]
With University tuition fees in the UK currently some of the highest in the world higher education remains the ever popular political football. A possible change of government may mean a reduction in costs for students but at the moment, this is just a political promise. Students reaching the age of eighteen need to make […]
Whether they were distance learners, returned to education or worked their way up from the very bottom, here are some inspirational case studies of people who didn’t do the expected thing. Not everyone follows the same path on their life journey and that is certainly true when it comes to education and making your way […]