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Council pauses plan to increase cost of school meals in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council has paused plans to increase the cost of a school meal by more than 15%. It had planned to raise the price of a council-supplied meal from…
How boarding schools help international students settle into school life
Choosing to board offers unrivalled opportunities for international students to enjoy the best of all the UK has to offer. At Stephen Perse in Cambridge, our boarding students benefit from…
Boarding jobs round up – October 6, 2023
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of boarding. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Encouraging honesty and authenticity at work
Do you know how much energy we waste pretending, hiding, and ‘trying’ to ‘be’ something we’re not, in the workplace? A lot! So much! We overly curate ourselves and our…
Ukraine war: First underground school to be built in Kharkiv
Ukraine’s first underground school will be built in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov has said. “Such a shelter will allow thousands of children to continue their in-person…
Boarding jobs round up – September 22, 2023
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of boarding. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
How Workplace Wellness Programs Can Give Employees the Energy Boost They Need
At a time when many workers are struggling with mental health issues, workplace wellness programs need to go beyond providing gym discounts and start offering employees tailored solutions that improve…
Why SMEs should invest in staff wellbeing
A UK Government report (link) recently found that SMEs invest less in staff wellbeing programmes than larger firms. This is not necessarily due to lack of desire or interest, but…
School strikes: No new pay offer despite weekend talks
Unison has said strikes that will close schools across Scotland are going ahead despite last-ditch talks over the weekend. Its members will strike across 24 council areas for three days…
Performance Measurement: 4 Performance Measures at Work
Performance measurement systems quantify outputs, efficiency, and other workplace determinants so program managers can qualify an employee’s performance and build a sound business strategy. What Is Performance Measurement? Performance measurement…
