Alison in Action

The pandemic hasn’t been all doom and gloom for the jobs market. A diverse range of industries have actually managed to flourish in the unique set of circumstances produced by covid-19.  While many sectors have been hit by layoffs, limited capacity and drastically reduced customer footfall, there have also been enormous opportunities for those who…

The New Year offers everyone the opportunity for a fresh start and brings new beginnings, energy and enthusiasm. If you harness that potential effectively then you can set yourself up for an exciting and productive twelve months. But we know just how hard it can be to channel those best intentions and January is also…

As part of his role as Alison CEO, Mike Feerick travels around the world promoting Alison’s goal of free universal education and encouraging projects, big and small, that share Alison’s ethos. While the majority of our 21 million Learners engage with Alison independently as they empower themselves through self-learning, many organisations around the world use…

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is the coordinated and integrated management of a business’ various departments and operations. ERP is incredibly complicated and needs to be efficient and punctual in order to facilitate the running of a business. Many companies rely on sophisticated software to manage their ERP.  One of the world’s most popular ERP tools…

A business’ most important asset is their customer base. Customers can make or break a business, so successfully managing that relationship is of fundamental important to a company. From their first impression of your employees to your company’s image to how you handle complaints, all interactions with the public need to be carefully managed to…

Soft Skills are becoming increasingly essential for career success and mobility. If you’re looking for a quickfire way to invest in your future, then adding these soft skill diplomas to your CV will mark you out to potential employers as a personable team player and someone they’ll want as part of their business. Some job-seekers…

The pandemic has confirmed that workplace health and safety is essential for the successful day to day running, and long term survival, of a business. Employees are a companies most important resource and so it’s vital that their well being is protected. While many companies insist on employees taking a compulsory First Aid course, these…

As the world continues to adapt to combat climate change, the energy sector is undergoing more drastic changes than almost any other industry. The shift from coal, oil and gas towards clean energy sources is signalling the end of certain traditional energy industries. However the emerging renewable sector is producing countless opportunities for those willing…

The Alison Career Guide is the one stop career encyclopedia that provides you with everything you need to successfully embark on your career of choice. The Guide outlines over 500 possible careers, offering digestible and invaluable information on skills requirements, necessary experience and  typical job responsibilities. For each career, the Guide suggests a range of…

Maintaining your mental and physical health can feel like a full-time job. While we all know that a mindfulness retreat or a yoga programme would be of immeasurable benefit to our daily well-being, it’s just so hard to find the time and the energy needed to make these major changes. However, there are many small…