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Sustainability - what's it all about?
It seems as though the chancellor has jumped on the Learning at Work (LAW) day campaign and taken the this years theme of sustainability for his budget!
'Sustainable Workplaces' is all about making organisations aware of changes in legislation, the environment, technological advances, social and economic trends and how they can best adapt to them.‘Sustainable workplaces’ has been split into 3 main strands. These are:

To help you make the most of these themes we have compiled web pages of ideas, activities and further resources.
 
What could the future hold for you?
No crystal ball can accurately predict what lies ahead. But one thing that's for certain is the more skills you have, the more likely you are to be able to cope with any challenges life throws at you.

For the chance to boost your skills, enter the BIG LEARN competition. All you have to do is reflect on the skills you have, and those you may need for 2020. Three lucky winners will be drawn at random to win training on any of Reed Learning's short courses up to the values of £3000, £2000, or £1000.
 

Looking to learn more?
Reed Learning has teamed up with the Campaign for Learning to offer a 20% discount on all Reed Learning short courses when you quote code LAW08 to help you and your team learn more for LAW Day. Reed Learning delivers more business, management and personal development programmes than anyone else so you can take part in courses from payroll to personal development.

Are you making the most of your money?
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have developed a programme to help employees with money issues from budgeting to borrowing. Specially trained presenters can come into your organisation to deliver a free hour-long seminar supported by a free financial information pack for employees to take away. Independent evaluation shows that 82% of those attending seminars plan to take action as a result - usually to review their finances!
If you would like to know more about "Make the Most of Your Money" email workplace.team@fsa.gov.uk or call 0207 066 0216 and quote LAW08.
 
Want to explore a better work/life balance?
Educating Matters can help your organisation by running sessions to parents on how maximise precious time spent with their child at home and contribute to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. For 'Learning at Work' day, Educating Matters are offering complimentary taster sessions in the workplace to organisations with at least 500 employees.. Although Educating Matters travel across the country, this free offer is only available in London for the week beginning 19th May. Seminars last 1 hour for groups of at least 20.
Contact Rachel Vecht on rvecht@educatingmatters.co.uk or call 020 7604 4922.
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Learn how to network?
Find out more about how to build a rapport with 'how to start a conversation' a bite size session which can be run in-house. Interludes™ for Learning have been pioneered by Simply Learning / Brain in Business™, to demo effective learning which is rapidly achieved. Simply Learning / Brain in Business™ use brain friendly methods to deliver bite size sessions which are enjoyable, memorable, practical, thought-provoking, and results-focused.

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However do they manage?
Are your managers ready to take on new challenges? Even the most experienced of managers can benefit from a bit of support. Maximise the potential of your management team, by enriching them with the skills needed to succeed. Download some of the free resources on training needs analysis, handling information overload and talent management. If you would like to sample more resources or you would like to know how the Chartered Management Institute can develop you and your organisation visit www.managers.org.uk/CFL

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What can you see?
Have a positive look on LAW Day by using this visualisation exercise a new downloadable activity donated by The Lotus Exchange. This exercise gives you the opportunity to discover where the solutions may lie.
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Are you avoiding tough issues?
Learn how to speak up effectively about difficult, sensitive issues. Take the 'Crucial Conversations®' questionnaire and use the hints and tips sheet to develop powerful skills to deal with poor performance or bad behaviour.

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For more resources to use for your Learning at Work day visit our A-Z resources section.

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