Manufacturing Business Strategies

Improving your manufacturing business involves several strategic steps across different aspects of operations, marketing, finance, and innovation. Here are some key strategies to consider: 1. Optimise Production Processes Lean Manufacturing: Implement lean principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase productivity. Automation: Invest in automation and advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance production speed and accuracy. […]
HR Updates For 2024

Here are the key employment law changes in the UK for 2024: This year brings a wave of employment law changes that HR teams need to prepare for. Holiday Pay and Annual Leave From 1 April 2024, employers can pay atypical workers like zero-hours staff a rolled-up holiday pay of 12.07% of their earnings each […]
Staying Sharp: How Business Consultants Can Hone Their Skills and Evolve

In the ever-changing world of business, the need for continuous learning and adaptation is more crucial than ever, especially for professionals like business consultants. To stay relevant and effective, consultants must constantly sharpen their skills, broaden their knowledge base, and evolve their approach to face new challenges. So, how does a business consultant refine their […]
Business Consultancy Landscape

The UK business consultancy landscape is dynamic and always changing. Consultancy responds to economic shifts, technological advancements, and client needs. The chart above is summarising key topics and data-driven trends over the last 12 months: Remember: These are just key trends and the landscape is diverse with regional variations and niche specialisations. Data-Sources: CIPD, Accenture […]
The HR consultant: your secret weapon for smoother operations and happier employees

An HR consultant plays a pivotal role in organisations by providing strategic guidance and expertise in managing human resources effectively. Their importance lies in their ability to align HR practices with the overall business objectives, fostering a productive and harmonious work environment. HR consultants bring specialised knowledge in areas such as talent acquisition, employee relations, […]
Hiring a Business Consultant to Audit Your Business

If you’re a business owner, you know that it’s important to regularly assess your operations and identify areas for improvement. One way to do this is to hire a business consultant to conduct an audit. A business audit is a comprehensive review of your company’s finances, operations, and marketing. It can help you to identify […]
Barnsley Based Manufacturer benefits from Skills Bank

LNS Turbo, Barnsley-based manufacturer has benefitted from part-funded training through South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s Skills Bank to boost productivity. LNS Turbo is a manufacturer of Swarf conveyors for the machine tool industry. It is part of LNS Europe, which has companies in Switzerland, Italy, Japan and China. Fifteen of the company’s employees undertook Lean […]
The Key Points Of Effective Leadership Development

Leadership training is important for all companies: it helps your team build more skills, promotes employee engagement, improves decision making and drives growth.
How Useful Are Role-Plays In Sales Training Courses?

When it comes to sales training, learning how to practice the craft is an essential part to being good at your job. It’s about knowing how to respond and listen to people from all walks of life and dealing with a wide range of scenarios.
Our sales training experts share all their best tips.
