Avery’s 70/20/10: our fabulous People person shares her 10% story

10/12/2019

I joined Ampersand in July 2017 after completing my Masters in Business Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School. After a year of studying, theorising, and researching, I couldn’t wait to put my degree into practice. While my MSc enabled me to update Ampersand’s recruitment process and how to manage change, there were still a few areas in which I wanted to increase my knowledge. This led me to investigate the courses available through the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), one of the most recognised professional bodies in the HR field. Thanks to the support of Ampersand I am now a proud member of this institution.

Ampersand runs a 70/20/10 Training and Development Policy: 70% of the training is On The Job through bespoke training developed by our team, paired programming, and learning on the job; 20% of the training is Driven By You such as attending conferences of interest, an online subscription to further learning, or signing off time for a webinar; and 10% of the training is Supported By Us and may need a bit more financial support from Ampersand and time out of the office. My CIPD training request fell into the 10% portion of our policy. Although I was the one to apply for the course, Brett (our Managing Director) and Sarah (our HR Director) both encouraged me, as they knew it would enhance my career and ultimately add value to the business.