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Hippo Group CMS 16/03/2011 14:56:09 16/03/2011 14:56:09 http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss 25% Discount off Internal Champions in March 2011 http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 01/02/2011 A Teesside based shipping company, founded in 1872, is looking ahead to its next century with confidence as it continues to grow and diversify. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 01/02/2011 Anecdote January 2011 - Robert Macleod looks at the impact that change can have on yourself and your employees http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 27/01/2011 Legal expert Alexandra Besnard takes a look at the key legislative changes of 2010 and uncoming changes in 2011. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 26/01/2011 Hr Doctor Steve Cave discusses the problem of poor managers and poor performers, and recommends steps to help tackle these issues. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 18/01/2011 Matt Somers takes a look at how you can schieve your New Year's resolutions. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 17/01/2011 Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is the first fire and rescue service in the UK to be awarded the prestigious Gold Investor in People Award; one of the most widely recognised and respected marks of good practice for organisations and businesses in the UK. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 20/12/2010 Service Network Culture for Success Awards 2011 are now open for entries. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 16/12/2010 Robert Macleod, MD of Assessment North East acknowledges an increases in stress levels due to the recent Spending Review and introduces a tool to help managers to equip the relevant skills to reduce and prevent stress in the workplace. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 28/10/2010 In 2008/09, approximately 415,000 people in the UK reported work-related stress at a level they believed was making them ill. Find out how the Health & Wellbeing Good Practice Award from Investors in People can help to reduce pressures in the workplace and create a supportive culture. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 27/10/2010 Durham-based IT consultancy Waterstons has achieved Investors in People Gold on it's first assessment, and is now one of only 35 companies in the North East to achieve this top standard. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 25/10/2010 HR consultant and former ACAS advisor, Steve Cave takes the alternative view that stress can be good to keep people motivated and focused, instead of enduring boring and repetitive tasks which cause the brain to wander. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 22/10/2010 Coaching expert Matt Somers shares some tips on how to manage stress http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 18/10/2010 Legal expert Alexandra Besnard looks at stress at work - a stressful situtation that needs to be managed. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 14/10/2010 As National Customer Service Week (Oct 4 to 10) gets under way, Investors in People North East is contacting organisations offering advice and support, including a number of top tips to help them engage their employees. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 04/10/2010 We recently attended the National Training Awards North East Regional Ceremony and would like to congratulate all of the finalists. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 01/10/2010 We are now on Twitter and LinkedIn! http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 28/09/2010 A Teesside school is celebrating becoming one of the best in the country after its unique approach to staff relations led to soaring exam results and a strong report from Ofsted. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 16/09/2010 Dale & Valley Homes works with Investors in People North East to refine its staff development policies and procedures, enabling staff to work towards external qualifications and promotion. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 26/08/2010 Investors in People Champion ContiTech Beattie, the Ashington and Aberdeen based market leader in hose technology for the oil and gas industry is enjoying a sustained string of accolades, reflecting major growth within the business. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 05/08/2010 On the 1st of April 2010, strategic ownership of Investors in People was transferred to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. The UK Commission is continuing to develop Investors in People’s reach and impact amongst employers of all types and sizes. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 28/07/2010 MD of Assessment North East, Robert Macleod takes a look at change as a necessity in order to avoid inertia. He also discusses the new Diversity Assured accreditation available through Assessment North East. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 15/07/2010 Coaching with Matt - This time Matt takes us through what coaching is and what coaching isn't. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 15/07/2010 HR Doctor Steve Cave highlights the importance of having an Equality Policy in your organisation and provides details on the Equality Act that will come into place in October 2010. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 14/07/2010 Our new Legal Expert Alexandra Besnard from Sharon Langridge Employment Lawyers takes a look at the new "fit note" policies and discussess the impact that this may have in levels of absence. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 14/07/2010 The NHS have launched a free adviceline for small and medium businesses to provide managers with expert advice and support regarding team memebers with ill health (mental and physical). http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 14/07/2010 An interior landscaping company that transforms offices and private homes across the UK is celebrating 28 years in business and continuing to grow strongly despite the recession, and credits its success to working with Investors in People North East. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 13/07/2010 Assessment North East are proud to now deliver the Committed2Equality (c2e) Diversity Assured accreditation. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 13/07/2010 No business can succeed without good people, and managers are an especially important part of this equation. But just how far does good management impact on business success? And can the link between strong managerial capabilities and business profitability really be proven? http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 08/07/2010 A new Health and Wellbeing Award just launched by Investors in People and backed by the Department of Health will support organisations wanting to drive forward their performance by supporting their key asset: their people. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 21/06/2010 Investors in People North East recently held a Celebration Event with local business who had recently undertaken their assessment and successfully achieved Investors in People Standard, Bronze, Silver or Gold status. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 16/06/2010 Investors in People achieves a position as one of the top 500 business Superbrands http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 27/05/2010 Glendene School & Community Arts College, is celebrating today as it was presented with the Investors in People (IiP) Silver award. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 06/05/2010 Investors in People North East exhibited at the two day event, holding a champagne draw on each of the days for the visitors to the stand. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 04/05/2010 The North’s oldest family-owned building contractor is celebrating its 150th anniversary as it successfully rides out the recession. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 04/05/2010 ContiTech Beattie Ltd., Ashington, UK, has been honoured with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for its outstanding export business performance. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 22/04/2010 The Home Working Fund is a new One North East initiative aimed at enabling companies to create new jobs for home workers in the region http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 26/03/2010 From 1st April 2010, UK Commission for Employment and Skills will assume responsibility for the Investors in People framework, brand and range of services http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 26/03/2010 Cranfield Research Feb 2010 - Managerial Capabilities and Performance - found that effective implementation of Investors in People is a key driver when determining the performance of managers http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 23/03/2010 Anecdote January 2010 - An increase in demand for fish and chips and takeaway meals is helping one North East company to ride the recession successfully with a record turnover of £39m. http://www.investorsinpeoplenortheast.co.uk/rss/40419.xml 09/12/2009