Innovative training for tomorrow’s engineers
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult explains how its centres work with industry and academia to ensure that the apprentices of today learn the technologies of tomorrow.
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Degree apprenticeship launch at University of East London
Crossrail chairman Sir Terry Morgan CBE has hailed the launch of four new degree apprenticeship courses at the University of East London (UEL) as an important step forward in delivering the skills needed for a successful UK economy.
Two thirds of employers are either opposed to or in the dark over apprenticeship levy
CIPD warns apprenticeship levy is a ‘blunt instrument’ to tackle workplace skills as only one in four employers currently plan to use levy funding to invest in apprenticeships.
Is the open-plan office killing productivity at your company?
New research shows un-addressed issues around noise and workplace design.
Professor Sir Cary Cooper highlights concerns about ‘presenteeism’ at work
The CIPD Ireland Conference today and tomorrow highlights the need to support and build resilience in employees, many of whom have survived turbulent times over the last few years.
TJ webinar – understanding more about change
Does L&D need to look outside it’s profession to understand more about change? Jo Cook records a short video with Nadim Nawaz ahead of the TJ webinar on 21st June 10am UK time
Performance reviews processes are too complex, say HR leaders
Scrapping performance reviews causes a significant drops in productivity, reveals research by CEB.
Digital skills crisis is damaging UK’s productivity
Ministers are warning the government, industry and education institutions to take urgent action to tackle the UK’s skills crisis.
Training providers need to be listen to on the levy, says AELP
More than three out of four apprenticeships (76 per cent) are delivered by independent training providers, according to new research.
Welsh construction sector urged to fulfil potential
Policymakers in Wales should face up to pressing challenges in order to help the nation’s construction sector fulfil its potential, according to industry leaders.
