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Switching up the skills sector: Why we need a system for all ages and levels 

Nichola Hay 29 August 2024
A well-designed Growth and Skills Levy is crucial; it must benefit all employees across industries, writes Nichola Hay  Kickstarting economic growth is at the heart of the new Labour government’s […]...
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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Government and politics Opinion

Skills England – what to expect from the expected

Mandy Gill 14 August 2024
Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the […]...
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Bespoke bullying legislation is long overdue 

Thomas Beale 31 July 2024
UK laws on workplace bullying are outdated and ineffective, leaving many victims without proper recourse. Thomas Beale highlights why bespoke legislation is crucial for real protection  Reports of unacceptable workplace […]...
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Labour’s return: Implications for skills and development

Jo Cook 5 July 2024
Labour’s election victory reshapes the UK workplace: implications for skills, technology, safety, and mental health The Labour Party will be in Government after the 2024 UK election, for the first […]...
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The UK’s skills strategy – what should be prioritised?

Nichola Hay 4 July 2024
With apprenticeship participation down, and skill spending low – what can the Labour manifesto provide businesses? Nichola Hay dives right in. Recent research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and […]...
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Business and industry Employment Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Government and politics Talent

Will the end of non-competes spell the end of training and development? 

Marie Unger 6 June 2024
Changes to restrictive clauses could reshape employee development, leaving L&D concerned about potential budget cuts. Marie Unger delves into the potential impacts of evolving non-compete agreements on workforce investment and […]...
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Apprenticeships – the alternative way to upskill your workforce

Tasmin Raynor 8 February 2024
Tasmin Raynor highlights how businesses large and small can utilise the Apprenticeship Levy for a different way to develop people According to ManpowerGroup’s latest Talent Shortage survey report for 2024, […]...
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