Why Training Isn’t a Cost. It’s the Catalyst for Real Organisational Change
You’ve probably heard the phrase a thousand times: people are our greatest asset. Most leaders mean it when they say it. But when budgets tighten, what’s the first thing that usually gets cut? Training. Development. Coaching. These are the very things that make people stronger and more capable of steering the organisation forward. It usually…
International Women’s Day 2025: We Need To Take Action Now
This International Women’s Day 2025 (8 March), we stand shoulder-to-shoulder in solidarity with women all over the world as we fight to get women on a level playing field and achieve gender equality. International Women’s Day has been around for over 100 years, but at the rate we’re going, according to the World Economic Forum,…
Living Wage Week: Why We’re Proud To Pay A Real Living Wage
This week is Living Wage Week (4-10 November), an awareness campaign that’s close to the hearts of everyone here at Kirkwood. Living Wage Week, organised by the Living Wage Foundation, celebrates the growing number of businesses that are becoming Living Wage accredited and paying a real Living Wage. We’re extremely proud to be a Living…
Inspiring Black British Women Who Shaped History – Black History Month
This Black History Month, we want to draw your attention to a number of Black British women who have reshaped history through their resilience, influence, and strength. As we spotlight their incredible stories, we urge you to challenge historical narratives that have marginalised or misrepresented Black voices, bringing to light their vital roles in shaping…
Pride Month: How Far LGBTQ+ Has Come
Pride Month: How Far LGBTQ+ In The Workplace Has Come The Stonewall Riots in June 1969 were a pivotal moment that transformed the gay rights movement, not just in the United States, but all over the world. They ushered in the creation of Pride Month, which is celebrated around the world as a mechanism for…
Inclusive Workplaces: How To Support Young LGBT+ Employees
Heading into the world of work for the first time is a big step for any young person. But imagine if you felt that you had to hide your true self to not only get a job but also to avoid suffering prejudice and bullying once you have found one. Sadly, that is the reality…
Challenges Micro Businesses Must Overcome | Business Training Consultants
The Challenges Micro & Small Businesses Must Overcome To Compete In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small and micro-businesses face numerous challenges in securing new contracts, especially when competing with larger companies. The delivery of local and central government contracts is also becoming more difficult to sustain, mainly due to increased operational costs and further…
Counter Offering & Reasons Why Employees Leave
Counter Offering & Reasons Why Employees Leave When an employee decides to leave a job, the first thing that comes to mind is usually money. However, the truth is that there are quite often more compelling reasons for leaving than a higher salary. In this article, we’ll look at why employees leave and why accepting…
Embrace Equity on International Women’s Day
Today the 8th of March 2023 is International Women’s Day. It’s a day that celebrates the achievements of women everywhere, in the hope that we can create a world with equal opportunities for all. The theme for this year is to get the world talking about Why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different…
Black Entrepreneurs: Black History Month 2022
Black History Month is a chance for the world to share and celebrate the impact of Black heritage and culture. However, culture isn’t all in the past. It is a living, breathing thing that exists in all of us. For this reason, we’ve decided to celebrate Black History Month 2022 by highlighting the contributions of…
