International Happiness at Work Week runs from 25th to 29th September, and with an entire week dedicated to happiness, why not try some of these ideas to help you and your colleagues be happy in the workplace. What is Happiness at Work Week? This week is not just an...
How Rising Stars used their funding The Rising Star Awards provide career development grants for emerging talent in print, packaging, paper, publishing and graphics. The funding can be used for a wide range of courses, supporting learning that will develop...
As the world of work changes, businesses are demanding improved personal skills from their employees. Here we learn about how these ‘soft’ skills, like resilience, communication and collaboration, are key to career advancement, and how the Rising Star Awards can help...
Taking some time to consider personal development to develop skills, experience and capability is hugely valuable for employees and employers alike. During a busy working day, taking the time to do this can sometimes be difficult. We spoke to Kim Hill, HR Business...
At the start of the year many people’s thoughts turn to career development, and how to get to where they what to go. To get this right, it’s important to take the time to think about your career and the goals you want to achieve. Then, our Rising Star Awards can...
Upskilling is a great way to support your career development, and the Rising Star Awards can provide young people in print with grants of up to £1500 to help with that upskilling. However, it can be confusing to know where to start. To help, we’ve listed ways to find...
Jem Collins is the Director and Editor of Journo Resources, a social enterprise that helps people progress within journalism. She is also a former winner of a Rising Stars Award, so knows well the value of investing in your development. Here she speaks about the...
In your career, developing your skills and experience can help you stay up to date with the latest thinking, ensure you remain interested in your current job, and help you find new opportunities. So even if you’re in the dream job or organisation, it’s always a good...
Three of our Rising Star Award winners were invited to feature on Inkspire, the podcast for printers created by Tharstern, alongside Nicola Peacock, Relationship Manager at The Printing Charity. Tayler Regan, Victoria Blackwell, and Elsie Hargate joined host Ross...
Interviews can be a daunting prospect, with Zoom adding an extra layer of challenge. How will you come across? Will you say too much or too little? We’re here to ease your mind and let you know what to expect in your Rising Stars interview. Before the interview...
