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The latest news from the Princess Royal Training Awards and our award recipients.
In the press: Bartlett Mitchell report organic growth drives 16% increase in turnover
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has announced a 16% increase in turnover – driven through organic growth and strong client retention. For the period ending 31 October 2018, the company has posted a record £45.5m in overall turnover. It...
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In the press: AESSEAL boosts turnover to £181.3m after a year of national award success
Manufacturer AESSEAL boosted its turnover by £10m after posting an eight per cent rise in organic sales. During 2018 the business grew earnings by 15.7 per cent to £34.7m and saw its turnover rise to £181.3m. Group net assets rose to £122.8m, an increase of 18.6 per...
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Next Alumni meet-up: Manchester Wednesday 1 May 2019
Everybody agrees that employee experience is crucial to business success ― and yet not many organisations are actively addressing this need. How can employee training and development hep you improve employee experience and enhance the performance of your organisation?...
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Princess Royal Training Awards now open for entries
The Princess Royal Training Awards – designed to honour outstanding and innovative training and skills development programmes from UK employers – are now open for applications, until 29th March 2019. Created by the City & Guilds Group, which is celebrating its...
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It’s time to give learning and development the royal recognition it deserves
It’s common knowledge that business conditions in the UK today are far from optimal. Employers are faced with economic uncertainty, widening skills gaps and lagging productivity. And what’s more problematic is that these aren’t simple issues to fix – there’s no...
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Employee experience | How John Lewis & Partners improved staff satisfaction and earned £1.5million
John Lewis & Partners wanted in-store customers to have the same choice and convenience as online shoppers. So they decided to give a digital handheld device to shop floor Partners. If a customer couldn’t find the right size or colour, the Partner could check...
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Upskilling: the key to fighting UK business uncertainty, skills gaps and productivity lags
It’s safe to say that UK businesses are facing a period of unprecedented change and challenges and it doesn’t look like it’s going to let up any time soon. Despite rising slightly in 2018, our productivity still lags behind our European neighbours and two years of...
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In the press: Legal & General recognised for skills training
Legal & General has won a Princess Royal Training Award (PRTA), recognising its StepForward Talent Development Programme. The programme, which is open to around 1,000 employees within the Legal & General’s Insurance (LGI) division, is designed for those who...
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In the press: Mortgage Advice Bureau Network Partner Scotland receives award for its training programme
Mortgage Advice Bureau Network Partner Scotland has been awarded the Princess Royal Training Award 2018 for its training accreditation programme, becoming the only mortgage company to receive the award this year. The award honours employers who have created...
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In the press: ISO Quality Services wins royal award
A Worcester-based training firm has been recognised by Princess Anne for its commitment to developing skills. ISO Quality Services was named among 48 other organisations, including household names such as John Lewis, Legal and General and Specsavers for demonstrating...
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