Learning and development provider International Workplace has announced the launch of its first conference in Southeast Asia, taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 7-8 September 2016. The International Workplace Conference focuses on occupational safety and health and forms part of the educational programme at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, the region’s leading security, fire and safety event. Taking place at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and now in its fourth year, the UBM Asia event will host a number of seminars and conferences ... Continue reading

We are increasingly fearful of public speaking because it means risking our group membership, according to cognitive psychologist and business neuroscientist, Dr Lynda Shaw. It is estimated that somewhere between 40 - 75% of us are afraid of public speaking, supported by the famous survey by ‘R.H. Bruskin Associates' which showed that 41% of respondents were afraid of public speaking whilst only 19% stated that they were afraid of death. In fact, speech anxiety is so common that there is a formal term for it – glossophobia. Sh... Continue reading

This morning sees the launch of the fourth series of strategic case studies from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Authored by International Workplace, and now in its fourth series, the six case studies focus on FM brand delivery – from ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students at an international school, to the preservation and security of priceless artefacts in a national museum. Launched at RICS’ London headquarters at Parliament Square this morning, the case studies are available electronically from International Workpl... Continue reading

IMPORTANT NEWS RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF IEMA IEMA (The Institue of Environmental Management and Assessment) has formally announced its new membership structure and this could provide you with an opportunity to enhance your career progression, particularly if you have passed the Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management, or are currently studying for, or looking to take, the Associate Certificate in Environmental Management. The new professional levels IEMA has introduced two new professional membership grades to replace the existin... Continue reading

We are delighted to announce that International Workplace is the first training provider to launch a series of eLearning short courses approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The series consists initially of 11 courses intended to provide an introduction to health and safety for employees, supervisors and managers – ideal for use for induction purposes. The 11 courses are: Managing accidents and incidents Asbestos awareness Driving at work Fire Safety First aid essentials Lone working Manual handling R... Continue reading