Raeburn Training

Huge congratulations to our Finance Assistant, Ewa Smierzynska, who graduated this week with a BSc (Hons) Accounting with Finance! She has worked incredibly hard for her degree, managing to balance her studies alongside a full time job and her family. We’re so proud of you Ewa!! Enjoy the celebrations 🥂

We had a fantastic day at the Meet the Buyer event today, part of InvestFife's #FifeBusinessWeek2024! Sarah Raeburn delivered a fantastic presentation to a standing-room only audience, before joining Sarah Huxter on the stand to meet with buyers and suppliers from all over Scotland. We appreciate everyone who took the time to speak to us, we look forward to exploring potential opportunities of working with you. Also, a huge thank you to everyone involved in the organisation and running of the event! #FifeMeetTheBuyer2024

Over 450 people are planning to attend the annual Meet the Buyer in Dunfermline next week, and there is still time to register! We are very excited to be exhibiting at this event, but even more excited to watch Sarah Raeburn in action, delivering a presentation on the Build Fife programme she completed earlier this year. She will be on stage at 9:40am (for those who want to come support!) Look forward to seeing you all there!

Do you or your employees drive or commute to/from work? If yes, these events are for you - last few spaces remaining on the virtual and face-to-face events. Email Fife.hwlfife@nhs.scot to book either the virtual session, face to face session or both. The deadline date for ALL bookings is 1st November 2024.

Our in-house instructors recently visited Travel Connect Edinburgh to run DSE training and assessment sessions, designed to help their team stay safe and comfortable while at work. As an employer, it is your responsibility to protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations apply to workers who use DSE daily, for continuous periods of an hour or more – even if they are working remotely. The sessions were worked around the team’s busy schedules, to minimise disruption to their workday, and allowed for 1-2-1 assessments with each person to ensure they were seated correctly. Thanks for having us, Travel Connect!

⭐ Health and Safety - the Essentials for Business Owners - Wednesday 6th November, 09:30-10:30 ⭐ Our Director, Sarah Raeburn, will be hosting an in-person workshop on the essentials regarding H&S for the workplace, legal framework that applies, roles and responsibilities, what essential documents are required and some key tips on where to find free templates and more information. If you are a business owner, or don't have your own H&S team then this event is for you. A key point to note is when you have 5 or more employees you are legally required to hold a set of H&S documents which will be outlined in this session. Register for your FREE space here - https://lnkd.in/eJyeG4Eb This session is just one of many being held during Fife Business Week, running from 4th to 8th November. The week offers a packed programme of inspiring workshops, masterclasses and networking opportunities, both in person and online - https://lnkd.in/dq_5JKDC

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌍 Mental Health statistics from the HSE show that 875,000 workers suffered from stress, depression and anxiety in 2022/23 - and those are just the reported cases. Too many people still suffer in silence. Starting a conversation with your employees is an important first step. If you need help getting conversations started, the HSE have a Talking toolkit aims to help managers talk with their team - https://bit.ly/3CGtBIn Find out what it takes to be legally compliant here - https://bit.ly/3RJSMOs For guidance around Mental Health risk assessments, download the HSE’s template to use as a starting point - https://bit.ly/3SLlmQZ

Raeburn Training are supporting this years Macmillan coffee morning by hosting a coffee week! From Monday 23rd to Friday 27th September, there will be a selection of cakes, tea, and coffee in reception for anyone attending courses, meetings, or just passing by! So, please drop in if you're passing, grab yourself a treat, and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

We celebrated our 5th anniversary with something a little different this year, and turns out some of us are a little competitive….! Thank you to our delivery coordinator Derek Hood (who is an IFAA accredited coach and competitive archer) for organising and running the session 🎯 Sarah Raeburn

⭐ A Fife-based #SSSTS course is running on the 8th & 9th October at Raeburn Training in Kirkcaldy ⭐ This 2-day course is aimed at any workers who have, or are about to have, supervisory responsibilities on a construction site. The course providers learners with essential knowledge including: - health and safety law and how it applies to supervisors - your supervisory responsibilities in controlling site safely - risk assessments and the need for method statements - effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings - monitoring site activities effectively - timely intervention when bad practice is identified Get in touch with the team for more information, or book online - https://bit.ly/3ZmkJTX