Supervisors can draw out the hidden talents of their juniors by learning how to be inspiring teachers. They shouldn’t assume new employees come to work already equipped for the job, as each employee has their own struggles in performing their role and many hesitate to ask for help. A restaurant manager, for example, needs to know the weaknesses, work attitudes, and skillset of their crew to help them become more effective. Being a teacher isn’t just about giving direct instructions, but also providing step-by-step guidance to aid the learning process. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
