Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to. – Richard Branson Employers are finding it increasingly hard to retain the talent that they already have in their business, particularly at senior management level. To resolve this, it is crucial for companies to both continue delivering regular …
Marketing is one of the most multi-skilled occupations there is. nesma has now worked with students and organisations for over 8 years to help them develop their marketing and communication skills. Additional skills are becoming more valued by employers, and there are lots of ways to develop new skills or build on your old ones. …
nesma has launched a selection of 3-hour Microsoft Office workshops, to help improve your digital skills in a fast-paced environment. These courses will demonstrate how to increase productivity while using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. You will learn how to increase efficiency, improve communication, automate everyday tasks, streamline processes, enhance collaboration, increase quality and save time. Mon …
Influencer relations is a hot topic right now in the communications world. How would you rate your approach? Is it ethical and effective? To help you get it right Anne-Marie Lacey and Deb Sharratt have devised a brand new series of workshops in which they will share their top tips. Join them for either one …
Microsoft Office is the most important software program used in workplaces across the globe. nesma has launched a new suite of courses to help you use this software to your advantage! More than 1.2 billion people from 140 countries use it in 107 different languages. The software allows businesses to carry out a huge variety of …
The Northern Conference is to be held in Durham on Tuesday 15 May. The CIM Northern Conference is now in its eighth year and offers exceptional learning and networking opportunities. This years’ theme is ‘Marketing horizons’, and will be looking at current marketing best practice and what is around the corner. There will be two keynotes, …
The GDPR Fundamentals standard offers businesses the opportunity to obtain external recognition of their GDPR management system and has been written using the principles of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). And here’s 8 reasons why it’s a good idea! 1. The GDPR Fundamentals standard is actively monitored by the Department of Digital, …
If you process any personal data, then you need to understand the implications of GDPR. This might mean that you have a website, promote yourself through email marketing or that you employ staff. No matter what size your company is, you need to comply with this regulation. There is no shortage of advice on GDPR, …
While preparations for the GDPR dominate the headlines, it’s not the only change in the digital landscape. The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) – AKA the cookie law – currently sets out the rules on electronic communications, including nuisance calls and messages, cookies and the provision of internet or telecoms services. GDPR and …
But internal communications come a close second. During every change in your organisation, you need to help people understand the long-term goals. The old mantra of communicate, communicate, communicate still stands as you can never do enough. Tell people what you’re going to do, then do it, then tell them what you’ve done. Although this …