Hybrid Working: A review of current research
Once in a generation, we have the opportunity to reimagine how we work. Thanks to the development and extensive roll-out and take-up of COVID-19 vaccines, the coming year presents such an opportunity.
Acorn’s Tips for Being More ‘Mindful’ at Work
In the current recession with downsizing, restructuring, global competition and technological advances we find ourselves busier than ever. We respond to increasing and changing work demands by multi-tasking and working longer hours. Over time this impacts adversely on our well-being: as we become more stressed we become less productive; our performance deteriorates and we may even burn-out.
Acorn’s 5-step plan to evaluate training effectiveness in the workplace
Can training and development programmes really be measured and evaluated in a tangible way? This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions prior to making a commitment to any large investment and to an organisation-wide project. Training can be evaluated but, more importantly, we believe it SHOULD be evaluated.