Skills shortages in Europe not due to a lack of education and training
A new briefing from CEDEFOP recognises there are skill shortages in certain industries and blames a lack of interest in some sectors resulting in severe shortages.
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Government survey shows civil servants dissatisfied with their L&D
Of the civil servants polled in the Civil Service People Survey, 50 per cent were unhappy with learning and development opportunities
Singapore to be centre of new learning technologies event
CloserStill Media enters the Asian market by acquiring LEARNTech Asia for an undisclosed sum
Three steps for developing effective first-line managers
Developing first-line managers gives you productivity and engagement benefits – and the highest return on your training investment, says Matt McIntyre
Dishonest organisations and training suppliers jeopardise success of the apprenticeship levy
A new report warns that employers and training providers might plan to use the levy funding but not provide the expected training
What do US employees want from their learning at work?
What are the top three changes in workplace learning that employees from across the Pond want from their organisations? Jeff Weber gives us a summary of some recent research.
Poor productivity due to lack of sleep is costing the UK economy billions
New research shows that our economy is suffering because of the poor sleeping habits of our workforces.
Google embarks on a major training initiative to reduce the UK’s digital divide
Jonathan Owen reports on the digital skills crisis and Government delays that has prompted some of the biggest organisations in the UK to take action.
Coaching: not a solution for all problems
Vicky Roberts tackles the tricky discussions that L&D often need to have with other internal departments when training or assistance is requested, focusing particularly on coaching.
SMEs could suffer from lack of funding once the new apprenticeship levy is launched
The AELP warns that small and medium-employers, who supply more than half the country’s apprenticeships, could struggle once the new tax comes into force in April next year.
