by | Jan 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
A survey by Personnel Today has revealed that 49% of UK workers are in the wrong job for their skill level. It also revealed that those with mis-matched skills are more likely to want to quit their jobs, and that a quarter of workers are dissatisfied with their...
by | Jan 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The UK’s need for digital skills is growing. But with Brexit on the horizon, and a misaligned educational curriculum, Britain could be facing a sizeable digital skills gap. There are indications that companies are already struggling to recruit workers with the...
by | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Soft skills, such as communication and creativity, are just as important as ‘hard’, job-specific skills. But employers sometimes shy away from providing training on these people-centred topics. So here we look at why soft skills are important, and why they can be...
by | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Staff training and development Communication problems in the workplace can affect morale, retention and productivity. According to a study by the Computing Technology Industry Association, 28% percent of employees say poor communication has been the primary cause of...
by | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many industries have their own set of recommended employee training courses. But there are some courses that could benefit almost every business when it comes to workplace safety. Here at Knight’s Agency, we specialise in helping organisations develop training...
by | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
This year marks a decade since the global financial collapse of 2008. 10 years may be a long time, but global business is still feeling the aftershocks of the crisis. In a U.S. article this week, Marketplace reporter Chris Farrell highlighted how the recession has...
