Lead from the front

16/08/2010

Leadership can be learnt. That's the message behind a new training course for people making their first steps as a leader, whether as a manager or team leader.

Topics covered include:

  • Communication
  • Team Building
  • Dealing with Conflict
  • Time Management
  • Motivation
  • Dealing With Change
  • Interview Skills
  • Appraisal Training
  • Handling Complaints

The course is over two consecutive days and is intensive, interactive, motivational and fun. Call 01204 397049 to learn more.

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Defensive Driving Course

30/07/2010

Fleet driver courses are proven to reduce the risk of accidents. Insurance companies know this, which is why they offer significantly lower premiums to companies that undertake these courses.

The benefits of Defensive driving courses include:

  • Reduced insurance premiums
  • Compliance with HSE mandatory regulations
  • Lower Fuel bills
  • Fewer Accidents
  • Reduced maintenance costs

Merehall provides excellent Defensive Driving Courses. Contact 01204 397049 now for more details.

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Signed and sealed

28/07/2010

If you haven't updated your staff training records recently this next story may give you pause for thought.

A local company provided all their employees with Manual Handling training, but did not ask anyone to sign to confirm they had participated. The result? An employee injured themselves whilst moving a crate and is now suing their employer.

Training records are essential for:

  • Providing evidence to regulatory bodies
  • Identifying the company's overall skill base
  • Evaluating individual skill levels within the team
  • Demonstrating personal achievements during appraisals

Merehall can provide you with a simple but effective way to keep your records up to date and accessible. Call 01204 397049 now to get started.

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First Aid Personnel

13/04/2010

Are you unsure how many First Aiders you should have within your business? Below is a quick overview on what is recommended:

Low Hazard eg:
Offices, Shops and Libraries etc.		 Higher Hazard eg:
engineering, manufacturing, construction, warehousing, Food Processing, chemical Manufacturing etc.
Less than 25 employees
At Least one appointed person		 Less than 5 employees
At least one appointed person
25 - 50 employees
At least one first aider trained in Emergency First Aid At Work		 5 - 50 employees
At least one first aider trained in EFAW or FAW
Depending on injuries that may occur
More than 50 employees
At least one first aider trained in First Aid At Work		 More than 50 employees
At least one first aider trained in First Aid At Work


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Team Building & Motivation Stephen Hennessy

13/04/2010

We have all heard the famous line “there’s no I in team” but have you ever really thought about it?

Teams are of course made up of many individuals (I’s), and if the truth be told most people often care more about themselves and their personal finances and personal situation, personal job security than that of the team. This is why when the pressure is on and budgets are cut, deadlines shortened and workloads increased many teams begin to fall apart. It doesn’t take long for people to look to their own interests before that of the team. Before long a blame culture or an “us versus them” environment can immerge.

That’s why professional team-building is essential (now more than ever), it is predicted that in 2010-2011 companies will see a huge rise in workforce unrest. People who have been keeping there heads down during the recession are now gaining the confidence to express their dissatisfaction with pay freezes, changes to workload, staff reductions etc

Investing now in Mere Hall Trainings professional team building solutions will significantly increase your chances of maintaining and improving productivity in 2010-2011 by creating strong, focused high performance teams.

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