Learning doesn’t stop at the school gate
Liam Butler discusses the importance of learning and development and why employers should invest in people training.
Month August 2015
Read MoreLearning doesn’t stop at the school gate
Training of leaders and managers has to be improved, says new report
If the UK is to maintain its position as a world leader in creative industries, the learning and development of managers and leaders needs to be drastically improved, according to a research report published by the creative industries’ skills body, Creative Skillset,…
Mind Click to debut new multi-device game engine at World of Learning Exhibition
Mind Click, an award-winning leader in bespoke e-learning and Totara LMS implementation has announced they will showcase their new gamification engine at the World of Learning Exhibition on September 29 and 30.
Jobseekers often face heavy and unconscious bias in the selection process, says CIPD
As thousands of young people enter the market for the first time following the A-Level and GSCE results, jobseekers may face rejection because of unconscious bias in the selection process, according to research by CIPD.
Entrepreneurs back talent with launch of unique apprenticeships
A pioneering apprenticeship scheme designed to give ambitious young people opportunities to build careers at dynamic small businesses has been launched across England.
Millions lost each year by British businesses due to poor training
Research by Scottish start-up Create eLearning shows that as much as £56 billion is being lost in the UK annually to replace staff who leave their jobs due to poor training.
NHS Trust prioritises patient care with new elearning course
An NHS Trust that provides community, mental health, learning disability and social care services in England is transforming its workplace training with 13 new elearning modules aimed at helping to improve safety and free up more time for staff to spend with patients.
Most UK graduates are in low-skilled jobs, says CIPD
The majority of UK university graduates are working in jobs that do not require a degree, with over-qualification at “saturation point”, according to a report commissioned by the professional body for human resources managers.
Government urged to set aside thousands of apprenticeships for care system leavers
A children’s charity is calling on the government to make 20,000 available places in England to help the thousands of young people who are being looked after by the state
Autism charity campaigns for a fairer workplace
A national charity that aims to “make the ordinary possible” for children and young people affected with the autism, partnered up with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions, to offer work experience.
