Move aside CPD – UPS is on its way!
By Lars Hyland (June 2009 Issue)
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The worst recession since the Second World War is having a profound effect on the workplace. Jobs are being lost in almost every sector, some being hit harder than others. Nearly half of the UK workforce plans a career change, by choice or otherwise. So, having relevant, marketable skills and experience is more important than ever and a priority for those wanting to stay in work or search for new work.
Training professionals are in the same position and must also remain skilled, as was recently demonstrated by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, which responded to the changing economic conditions with its own set of redundancies in April. More significantly, perhaps, is its attempt to update its own professional development programme and help build the skills of the HR community.
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