A group of industry experts participated in a roundtable during the recent Skillsoft EMEA Perspective Conference 2015, discussing the key talent and skill building issues facing today’s businesses.
Chancellor George Osborne has announced an apprenticeship levy for large businesses to increase help fund growth and give back direct control to employers.
Jo Cook, an L&D Specialist at Lightbulb Moment, writes about her experience at Learnfest and what she gained from it.
A new website that aims to solve the UK’s skills shortage by supporting young people in becoming ‘work-ready’ has launched today.
Ian Symes, on changing attitudes towards working mothers
Britain’s labour market recovery is yet to translate into higher living standards as earnings growth has slowed, according to a HR trade body.
Kirstie Donnelly reviews current thinking on apprenticeships and calls for greater recognition of their value
The Government needs to invest more in vocational and further education if employers are going to see real increases in productivity, according to the CIPD.
Mobile technology is to blame for workplace stress as people find it difficult to switch off, new research has revealed.
Former Dragons’ Den star James Caan believes “soft skills” such as teamwork, communication and timekeeping lead to better productivity.
