The Improving Engineering Careers project is a part of the government’s response to the November 2013 Perkins Review of Engineering Skills, which noted the huge positive impact an increasing base of engineers would have on the UK economy
Retention strategies play a vital role and should not be understated, Chris Underwood says
The £208,000 of joint government and employer funding will create new skills programmes for new and former women engineers
A new report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows many small and medium sized businesses are forging a path when it comes to maximising the talents of their employees, but a gulf exists between the best…
The resources include guides, tool-kits, staff training materials and videos, and have all been designed to support staff involved in current apprenticeship delivery
The study suggests that e-learning looks set for a further boost in India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration launching the “Digital India” campaign in an effort to bring rural India in to the digital age. The campaign’s targets include…
Gender Diversity in the Boardroom: Reach for the top explores perspectives on female representation as well as practical strategies for improving gender diversity at the top of organisations. The study highlights general mood against mandatory quotas and a preference for voluntary…
There are three characteristics of high potential candidates that organisations should target for development, Mark Hodgson says
Business article scoops award for insights on improving staff morale and performance. The annual Management Articles of the Year competition celebrates the best in management and leadership research and thinking, and the winning article is one of five top-ranked essays recognised…
The latest Towers Watson Global Workforce Study reveals that a third of managers are not coaching employees on how to grow in their role and a quarter are failing to accurately evaluate performance in personal development reviews. Managers are also falling short…
