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It’s not uncommon for owners of Volkswagen Transporter DSG models to experience a key stuck in the ignition barrel. Whilst this can, occasionally, be due to a fault ignition key or bar… Read More
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2023-08-26 08:34
In January 2023, I decided to apply to have LilaConnect installed in my home after my local council had embarked on a project to bring high-speed broadband to my neighbourhood. This was, on… Read More
2023-08-24 16:18
My small business has been a Customer of Veolia for over a decade, but I noticed that their charges had began to creep up. I had recently received a number of additional charges relating for… Read More
2023-05-30 10:42
If you’re getting cold calls from 03330341635 claiming to be from BT, don’t be fooled: it’s a scam. When you receive a call from this number the person on the other end of… Read More
2023-05-07 10:41
On 11th August 1942 a German air raid (which Berlin would later confirm to have targeted at Colchester and Hastings) destroyed part of the West side of Severalls Hospital. 38 patients were k… Read More
2023-05-07 10:41
This Severalls Hospital Timeline provdes an idea of important dates in the hospital’s history and also how changes in law and society influenced what occurred at the hospital. Much of… Read More
2023-05-07 10:17
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in aeroplanes (airplanes?). After visiting Duxford Imperial War Museum as a child I knew that I would like to fly one day. Sadly, learni… Read More
2023-05-07 09:51
Strategic planning is the process of developing and maintaining a plan of action designed to achieve a vision. It involves specifying the organization’s mission, vision, and values; cr… Read More
2023-05-07 09:37
Operational planning is the process of translating strategic plans into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals and objectives (S.M.A.R.T goals). It is a way of ensu… Read More
2022-02-27 13:46
Download a free I stand with Ukraine image for use on any of your social media profiles.
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2022-01-09 18:05
We left Harwich Ha’penny Pier and it was raining. We were expecting this, so we wrapped up warm with plenty of waterproofs and took a few snacks with us. I highly recommend you wear go… Read More
2022-01-09 13:56
This is Colchester Castle! Colchester Castle is a Norman castle dating somewhere in the second half of the 11th century. The Keep of the castle (that’s the main defensive area behind t… Read More
2022-01-08 18:10
Maajid Nawaz has long been a voice recognised on LBC Radio, but it appears he extreme brand of Left-wing politics has finally stuck in the throat of LBC’s parent company, Global. Takin… Read More
2021-12-30 14:27
Words with Friends is basically a Scrabble rip-off. And Scammers LOVE IT. You can go onto the app download it from IOS or Android and start playing straight away. There’s no sign up re… Read More
2021-11-28 14:44
Sir Frank Williams CBE, founder of Williams Formula One Racing Team as died at the age of 79. The news was announced 10 days after he was admitted to hospital for an unconfirmed illness. Sir… Read More
2021-10-31 17:32
Arbroath Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the town of Arbroath, Angus. They currently play in the Scottish Championship. The Club was fou… Read More
2021-08-16 18:26
Thousands of Users have been unable to access Youtube today (Monday 16th August 2021) due to an apparent fault with the companies website. The technical issues appeared to have start around… Read More
2021-07-31 09:54
Lewis Hamilton is a terrific driver, and anyone who disagrees with this assertion is simply incorrect. You don’t become a record-breaking, seven-time World Champion by being a bad driv… Read More
2021-06-19 09:13
Thorpe Park Resort has been accused of segregation after it ask guests who were not wearing face coverings to sit at the rear of its rides in what is possibly one of the most Woke Tweets of… Read More
2021-06-06 10:40
I took these photos on a hot Summers day in 2021, originally with the aim for selling them on my Shutterstock profile. However, Shutterstock rejected them. So here they are for you to downlo… Read More
2020-12-25 19:26
Twitter as been alive with complaints as families accross the UK opened their Christmas turkey only to find it has gone bad. On Christmas Eve, one family decided to prepare their meal early… Read More
2020-12-13 12:14
It’s November 1989 and local amateur historian, Cyril Meadows, sits gown with my Great Grandfather to interview him about his life growing up in Marks Tey and Colchester in the early 1… Read More
2020-10-31 07:50
When I was a teenager, seeing the latest film would mean waiting for it come out on VHS (later DVD) and hiring it from the local video shop. We could rarely afford trips to the cinema. Once… Read More
2020-10-31 07:50
When I was a teenager, seeing the latest film would mean waiting for it come out on VHS (later DVD) and hiring it from the local video shop. We could rarely afford trips to the cinema. Once… Read More
2020-08-31 12:58
So you’ve decided to start camping. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a world of freedom where you can explore or relax whilst enjoying fresh air and some of the best memori… Read More
2020-08-31 10:02
The Berghaus Air 6 XL is an inflatable tent which can comfortably accommodate 6 people in the sleeping area, and even more if you use the living area for sleeping (or purchase the optional s… Read More
2020-05-05 18:04
Every company needs vision, values, and goals. Without these, organisations will not be as successful as is potential and are
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2020-04-13 13:59
This is the GT Aggressor Expert, by US company GT Bicycles. They’re a complete video review at the end of
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2019-12-23 10:26
2019-11-01 10:32
The Samsung Ecobubble is a great washing machine, but it has a little ‘issue’ which can leave the display Samsung Unresponsive. You may have just switched the machine on, or perh… Read More
2019-02-02 14:20
How a business copes with and solves problems can have a dramatic effect on whether it is successful or fails. Proper planning prevents poor performance and prevents further problems occurri… Read More
2018-09-27 12:58
A photograph of the former Essex County Hospital, Colchester, taken in October 2014.
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2018-08-17 13:45
Constructive feedback is vital in implementing and monitoring a personal development plan. When an employee achieves or exceeds a goal
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2018-08-17 13:45
To monitor personal development and progression against objectives, we need to agree how and when development will be monitored, as
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2018-08-17 13:45
Constructive feedback is vital in implementing and monitoring a personal development plan. When an employee achieves or exceeds a goal
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2018-08-17 13:44
According to jobs.ac.uk, there are 3 main areas to implementing a personal development plan. These are: putting aside some protected
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2018-08-17 13:44
According to jobs.ac.uk, there are 3 main areas to implementing a personal development plan. These are: putting aside some protected
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2018-08-17 13:43
The Kirkpatrick Model is the worldwide standard for evaluating the effectiveness of training. Using this model, businesses can improve on
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2018-08-17 13:40
Prioritising personal and professional development depends on a number of factors. Initially, it is necessary to decide which areas are
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2018-08-17 13:38
Some years ago, a new Chairman was appointed at a company I worked for. He knew very little about the employees of the company. One of the first things he did was to employ a company to test… Read More
2018-08-17 13:38
Some years ago, a new Chairman was appointed at a company I worked for. He knew very little about the
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2018-08-17 13:36
When planning a personal professional development plan, both employees and employers need to look at a number of points which
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2018-08-17 13:34
Professional networks Throughout my career I have needed to build various professional networks, and these networks have been vital in
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2018-08-17 13:34
Professional networks Throughout my career, I have needed to build various professional networks, and these networks have been vital in
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2018-08-17 13:10
A Risk Assessment identifies areas where there could be the risk of an accident, and puts in place measures to
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2018-08-17 13:09
In my industry (asbestos removal and management), health and safety forms a large percentage of the work methods which we
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2018-08-17 11:48
There are several important key areas to consider when developing an operation plan and all of them must be considered before the plan can be put into place. An operational plan must take in… Read More
2018-08-17 11:09
There are three main types of interdependences in an organisational structure: pooled, sequential and reciprocal (shared). Pooled interdependence is defined as two or more entities bei… Read More
2018-08-16 11:46
Operational planning is the process of planning strategic goals and objectives to tactical goals and objectives. It describes milestones, conditions
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2018-08-13 14:19
Assigned Leadership An assigned leader is a person who uses their position within an organisation (such as a job title Read More
2018-08-13 14:09
It is generally accepted that there are 5 levels of leadership. These are (in ascending order): Position – People who Read More
2018-07-31 14:27
Inadequate stakeholder consultation can have negative effects. When stakeholders feel they are not being consulted or communicated with adequately it
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2018-07-31 14:25
Focus/Workgroups Focus and workgroups can be excellent at getting information and sharing ideas, however, they can be influenced by bias
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2018-07-31 14:24
At times, managers will experience difficulties dealing with stakeholders such as them not being on board with a new project.
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2018-07-31 14:22
Just as with managing employees, managers can adopt a number of skills and techniques to enhance relationships with stakeholders. By
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2018-07-31 14:15
Stakeholder mapping technique (commonly referred to as stakeholder analysis) is the process of identifying an organisations internal and externals stakeholders
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2018-07-31 14:12
In my project, planning began by visiting the customer and confirming exactly what was required for the project. Initially, a
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2018-07-31 14:11
Due to the highly regulated nature of our industry, we are required to use risk analysis techniques across all projects
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2018-07-31 14:09
Step One: Brainstorm Costs and Benefits Initially, you need to look at a project and outline all of the associated
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2018-07-31 14:00
Through developing a learning and innovation culture a business will aim to encourage employees and managers to think ‘outside of
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2018-07-30 14:39
2.1 Analyse the sources of conflict in the workplace Sources of conflict in the workplace can manifest due to multiple
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2018-07-30 14:28
1.2 Assess the impact of ineffective communications on working relationships and performance standards Engagement Ineffective communication of goals, vision, and
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2018-07-30 14:26
1.1 Explain the principles of effective communications in the workplace Effective communication in the workplace is arguably the most important
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2018-07-30 11:40
2.2 Compare the Concepts of Conflict Resolution and Conflict Management Conflict Resolution Conflict resolution involves the reduction, elimination, or termination
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2018-07-30 11:34
1.3 Explain the importance of giving and receiving constructive feedback to colleagues in the workplace “Companies like Google have invested
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2018-07-30 11:28
1.1 Assess the need for operational planning for different types of operations Operational planning is the process of planning strategic
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2018-07-30 07:33
3.1 Assess the impact of health and safety legislation in carrying out work activities in an organisation Health and safety
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2018-07-30 07:30
1.4 Assess the usefulness of different decision making techniques for operational planning decisions If managers are certain of an outcome
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2018-06-11 15:42
3.1 Analyse the concept of performance management UC Berkeley define the concept of performance management as “an ongoing process of
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2018-06-11 15:41
2.3 Analyse techniques that may be used to manage and resolve conflict in the workplace “Well-managed conflict can also be
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2018-06-02 09:42
The Europe wide crash of Visa card payment services has now been solved, with bosses confirming the issue was fixed …
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2018-04-27 10:52
Let me be the first to suggest a new name for F1 racing driver Max Verstappen: Max Verwhacken. The F1 driver crashed again during First Practice 1 when he hit a wall and ruined his front win… Read More
2018-02-08 09:30
Warming up a cold car is vital for a comfortable journey, so how can you heat the car up faster and get on your way quickly? Here’s how: Drive off as soon as you can An engine gets war… Read More
2018-01-24 17:11
Despite popular belief and the fact that no one pays to sign up to it, Facebook isn’t free. Every single customer of the worlds biggest social network platform pays to be a member… Read More
2018-01-11 13:02
They say there’s no such thing as a free meal but I know that the Free Postcode Lottery works because a good friend of mine recently won £500 on the website. You don’t get… Read More
2018-01-03 11:42
How to Make Money Online is one of the largest searches that search engines see every day. Everyone wants a bite of that magical internet-earnings cherry and there are hundreds of thousands… Read More
2018-01-03 11:20
For many years Hubpages was a great way to promote your skills or articles, but changes forced on members from 2016 onwards have seen a huge drop is the revenue that article writes can make… Read More
2018-01-03 11:20
For many years Hubpages was a great way to promote your skills or articles, but changes forced on members from 2016 onwards have seen a huge drop is the revenue that article writes can make… Read More
2018-01-01 14:32
As another year passes it’s fair to say that 2017 was Elon Musk’s greatest year, at least so far. As his net worth hits 20.6 billion USD, it’s no surprise that th… Read More
2018-01-01 12:31
If you’ve arrived here it’s probably because you’ve seen (or been a victim of) the Bixford Watch scam. I first came across the scam in December 2017 after clicking on an ad… Read More
2017-12-27 11:36
Incase you missed it, 60 something rock guitarist Kenneth Petrie has sent his covers band Mr Spankey and the Hipthrusters into the land of viral video after a video of him shredding was post… Read More
2017-12-24 09:52
50 years ago a life where robots worked for humans was the thing of science fiction films. Yet we are now in an era of self driving cars and smart homes. People can now speak to each other u… Read More
2017-12-20 10:33
Uber Technologies Inc. – based in San Francisco – has long tried to argue that it’s a digital service. But a European Court of Justice ruling has confirmed what we already… Read More
2017-12-11 17:18
I love crisps, they’re very tasty; I like crisps and crisps like me, which I why I’m 20
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2017-12-07 15:48
The 2018 Official F1 Calendar has been announced. This year will see the return of the French Grand Prix at
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2017-12-07 15:00
The first thing to consider when you cook and prepared live crab is to try and get as fresh as
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2017-11-22 12:07
Black Friday deals are already here and now you can get the Amazon Kindle Kids 7″ Edition now just £69
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2017-11-14 15:20
If you’ve received a phonecall from a James Cooper claiming to be from the UK Construction Guide, you’re probably the
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2017-11-08 12:27
You can now control switches and devices in your home using Amazon Echo and it’s cheaper than ever. I was
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2017-11-06 11:41
There’s not doubt that the original Amazon Echo was a great success for the company and has bought true smart
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2017-11-01 10:35
Vodafone Secure Net is marketed by the telecoms company as “a simple way to protect all of your devices on
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2017-10-17 15:46
When I wrote about getting rid of Sky TV for money saving alternatives, I didn’t realise just how much I
The post How to Watch Discovery Channel without a Sky Subscription appeared fir… Read More
2017-10-02 10:58
Having previously written about my ongoing problems with psoriasis, I decided it was time I visited the GP and sought
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2017-09-28 14:21
Maize starch in medicine, if you’re allergic you’d have to ask why? Well, it seems the pharmaceutical industry uses it
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2017-09-28 12:51
Sebastian Vettel was pretty close to a race ban when he allowed his temper to get the better of him
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2017-09-19 11:12
For most people, psoriasis appears on their elbows, knees, scalp and back. So it would be just my luck that
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2017-09-16 08:45
Austerity is a Lie. It’s a political opinion, not a fact. It’s an ideal that says it’s better to cut
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2017-09-14 15:10
An example of a household recycling setup, mine takes a bit of space but is great for separating the different
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2017-09-08 12:42
When I wrote last year on how a maize allergy almost killed my wife, it was just the beginning of
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2017-09-08 09:14
Responsible people recycle, others never will. So if you’re into recycling how do you keep maggots out of a bin?
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