In 2006 we introduced a new appraisals process at Head Office, which provides a more extensive review of individual training needs. Training provided to employees in 2006 included accountancy, auditing, communication, IT and presentation skills. We provided study leave and financial support to the Head of the Business Group who is studying towards a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Real Estate Investment and Finance and a member of the Asset Management team who is studying towards an MSc and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Assessment of Professional Competence. We also ran a series of lunch-time seminars on topics such as energy efficiency in new developments and public consultation on planning applications.
At Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield the need for basic skills is highlighted during induction. Employees also discuss their training requirements with the Training team. 32 Meadowhall employees are being supported with literacy skills using Skills for Life funding.
At Broadgate in the City of London, following the annual employee appraisal process, several technical, legislative and behavioural courses, including leadership and management courses were delivered. Financial support was also provided for many employees to become members of the Professional Awarding Body linked to their profession. 69% of the 120 Broadgate Estates employees have completed health and safety training. In 2006 this included the ten day NEBOSH General Certificate and the five day IOSH course. Employees also reinforced this learning through additional one day and half day courses.
