‘Why we Work’ examines what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning and go to work. Barry Schwartz is a Psychologist, author and famous TED Talker who dedicates himself to tackling what he believes to be the psychological plagues of modern living. His 2015 Ted Talk ‘The way we think about work [Read more…]
Barbara studied for her Business Administration NVQ Level 3 at Derby College. Her qualification allowed her to achieve her ambition of making a difference to people’s lives. She currently works for the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and agreed to speak to our Alumni Team about her career journey so far. Barbara hadn’t always [Read more…]
Peter Grant did an Adult Apprenticeship with Derby College and Rolls-Royce. Now an Engine Fitter with Rolls-Royce, Peter spoke to our ALumni Team about his experiences of returning to the classroom as a mature student and what the opportunity has meant for him. “I worked as everything from a barman to a forklift driver [Read more…]
If you’re struggling to focus, there may be a very simple solution to the problem. Read on to find out what you can change in your workspace for an instant productivity boost. How you set up your workspace The set-up of your workspace, in terms of the positioning of your chair, desk and technology [Read more…]
The main difference between a career and a job is that a job is just something you do for money, whereas a career is a long-term endeavour, something you build towards and work upon every day. A job is just a role, but a career is made up of the combination of roles, experiences, [Read more…]