Staff Spotlight: Jose Sanchez
Our next staff spotlight episode welcomes Hospitality Service Manager and football fanatic, Jose Sanchez. Born in the Canary Islands in Spain, Jose came to England in 2003 and first worked at the Chatsworth House in Worthing where he honed his hospitality skills, from hall porter rising to assistant manager of the hotel over 11 years. Broadening his horizons, […]
5 top reasons why your company needs business training
Business training is nothing new and organisations have long provided training courses for your team and employees, but why is it needed? Of course, there are many reasons and advantages to investing in your employee’s personal and professional growth, whether that be on an individual business training course, or as a team. Here we take […]
Where is the best place to network?
When it comes to the nuts and bolts of any successful businessperson, the ability to network is right up there as one of the most important skills. As opposed to the frantic 9-5, networking is conducted during the hours of business leisure before and after work. That is why it is important to be in […]
Why you should consider an outdoor business meeting
I know what you’re probably thinking… why should I hold a meeting outdoors, in the cold, when we can sit around a table with the radiators on and a warm drink in hand? And that is fair enough. Of course, the idea of meeting outdoors is relatively weather permitting but if you can then you […]
The 5 must-haves for a great learning venue
The beach towels have been stored away, the suitcases are back in the loft and the summer holidays have come to an end. It is not all doom and gloom however as venues compete to ensure going ‘back to school’ is as fun, engaging and impactful as ever. The old adage ‘knowledge is power’ comes […]
Roffey Park Institute – our sustainable efforts
Roffey Park is a relatively small academic institute that delivers executive education. There are no major environmental risks or sustainable doubts when undertaking operations. In fact, quite the opposite. Roffey Park and the people here pride themselves on carrying out their daily tasks with the utmost consideration for the environment – it is part of […]
What makes a great training venue?
A great training venue is a space that makes someone want to learn. It is an environment that encourages collaboration, connection and ambition. A successful training programme can transform your team and individuals and inspire them to achieve great things. Top training is key to any successful organisation but can only be properly achieved in […]
5 reasons why in person events are making a comeback
When my grandmother asked me where I worked and I replied, ‘mostly from home’, she did not understand how this could be possible. Rewind 10 years and the concept of working from home would not have entered the mind of anyone. Then the pandemic hit. At first, it was great – slide out of bed […]
The bouncebackability of Roffey Park Institute
Bouncebackability is a term coined by ex-football manager Ian Dowie after his team, Crystal Palace, showed great resilience and courage in gaining promotion after lurking on the fringes of relegation earlier that year. Defying all odds, Dowie’s side bounced back from defeat after defeat to stage an incredible late surge to see them promoted to […]
Staff Spotlight: Jozef Fečko
Our next staff spotlight episode focuses on Facilities Manager, Jozef Fečko. Jozef was born in Poprad, Slovakia with skis on his feet. Working in the hospitality sector would have seemed a world away growing up for Jozef. He said, “If you are born in Poprad, a town that acts as a gateway to the mountains, you are thought […]