The University of Lincoln has an extensive list of online reading materials to explore, including this resources library, designed specifically for ambitious working professionals and career changers. It covers a wide range of topics, with a primary focus on the management and leadership disciplines. From creating your own career development plan, to assessing the opportunities that an online qualification can open up, there’s something to help you progress.
Browse through to find the resources which are relevant to you and provide you with what you need. Whether you’re starting out in a new career, or looking to accelerate your progression in your current one, don’t miss out on these useful guides.
Corporate governance refers to the framework of policies and guidelines that inform a company’s conduct, decision-making and practice. This infrastructure is built upon four key principles: accountability, transparency, fairness and responsibility. For the board of directors, the primary force tasked to monitor and meet the most critical needs and goals of the organisation, adhering to … Continued
A career in human resources is varied, impactful and rewarding. From influencing company culture and improving business practices and policies, through to talent management, the work of HR professionals is vital and adds value to the company they support. Sage spoke to fourteen HR experts who cited opportunities to make a difference, creating meaningful relationships … Continued
It’s been said that you’re only as strong as your team. But the teams of today are changing. They’re far more diverse, dispersed, digital and dynamic than ever before – and with remote working having changed the workplace, a new perspective is needed to maintain company-wide morale. Gone are the away-day activities of old. In … Continued
Human resources (HR) is an umbrella term which describes the management, development and performance of an organisation’s employees. HR has a wide remit, which often includes: Recruitment, onboarding and retention Performance management and appraisals Building and maintaining company culture and best practices Managing employee relations Training, professional development and mentoring Business communications Legal, health and … Continued
McKinsey and Company report that managers at a typical Fortune 500 company may waste more than 500,000 days a year on ineffective decision making. Startling as this figure may be, on closer inspection, there are clear patterns to be found linking the reality of many business environments to the ways in which managers make decisions … Continued
Almost all job seekers will have spotted some form of the following nestled among a list of person specification requirements: ‘an ability to problem solve’. That problem-solving skills feature in countless advertisements highlights a wider truth that they are integral – or, at least incredibly useful – to the majority of roles and workplaces. Our … Continued
Arguably, the single greatest asset an organisation has is its people. Team members are the ones who build customer relationships, who innovate and inspire, whose efforts lead to brand building and increased revenue. They’re the ones who make work environments the dynamic, inclusive, vibrant places they can be. But effective, collaborative, productive teams don’t happen … Continued
The concept of food security in the Western world has only come into greater focus in recent years. For many developed countries, both the availability and variety of food – and the publics’ ability to access it – has been regarded as commonplace. The last few years have seen all that change. Due to a … Continued
UK job vacancies are at a record high. According to the Office for National Statistics, the period between November 2021 to January 2022 saw vacancies reach 1,298,400. The reason? A straightforward case of supply and demand. The record number of unfilled vacancies means that subsequent demand for staff is high; meanwhile, low unemployment rates – … Continued
In business and in life, situations where negotiation is required are commonplace. At its core, negotiation involves discussion between two or more parties to reach agreements and settle disputes. While immediate scenarios spring to mind – striking business deals, resolving conflicts, ensuring projects remain on track, discussing salary expectations – successful negotiation tactics also lend … Continued
Today’s global trade is heavily reliant on supply chains, which now stretch across the world to connect multinational buyers with suppliers in a vast number of countries. As chains grow in both size and complexity, many businesses face challenges in meeting the financing costs required to maintain daily operations – from purchasing equipment and materials, … Continued
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of job vacancies in the UK has hit a record high. While employee turnover varies between industries – traditionally, the highest levels are found in retail, hospitality, construction and media; the lowest in legal, accountancy, education and the public sector – Monster put the UK’s … Continued
