Robert Macleod, MD of Assessment North East looks at employee engagement, a hot topic that Government are keen to encourage more of as it can help your organisation to improve.

HR consultant and former ACAS advisor, Steve Cave looks at the disciplinary actions taken following workplace social events, and also provides an update on the latest changes to employment legislation.

A new feature for Anecdote - Matt Somers has more than 15 years experience in providing coaching skills for managers. Here he provides the top 10 tips for coaching difficult people.

From improving employee engagement and productivity, to enabling your workforce to be ready to embrace change, the new Health and Wellbeing Good Practice Award will help you get sustained performance from your people.

Investors in People have launched a new free tool for you to use, with a free diagnostic test, downloads, case studies, and much more...

Recent research published by the Cranfield School of Management concludes that working with Investors in People increases profitability. Find out the effect Investors in People has on your business performance by completing the questionnaire.

The Home Working Fund is a new One North East initiative aimed at enabling companies to create new jobs for home workers in the region.

A Northumberland care and nursing home is the first business of its type in the region to receive the prestigious Investors in People Gold award, putting it amongst the top 1% of businesses nationally.

Have you been visited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently? Would you like advice from a Lexcel assessor on what to expect should the SRA decide to visit your firm? If so, then this half day workshop will be of interest to you.

It's your choice: the Standard and beyond, Keel Suite, BIC:

Internal Champions:

Your next issue of Anecdote will be in July.

Kind regards,

Robert Macleod