Government’s focus on numbers puts skills reform at risk
A new report from the City & Guilds Group advises Whitehall to focus on quality rather than quantity
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Global e-learning on no budget
L&D professionals often need to overcome what at first seems like an unrealistic ask but some of the most creative ideas come from not enough time and money
UK workers ‘priced out’ of discrimination claims, says TUC
Thousands of employees are unable to fight for their rights in court due to punitive fees for challenging discrimination or unfair dismissal, according to new figures by the trade unions body.
How can the board have effective meetings?
Pauline Broomhead, Chief Executive of the Foundation of Social Improvement, explains the importance of preparing for a board meeting.
Government needs a new digital approach, says think tank
Institute for Government report identifies issues with leadership, legacy systems and retention of skilled staff, while warning of Brexit ‘distraction.’
Using neuroscience in learning
Barry Johnson, Mandy Geal and Jacqy Munro look at the neuroscience of memory and its importance in learning.
The challenges of matrix management
Managing people with more than one reporting line is a challenge. Barry Johnson and Mandy Geal offer advice.
Overcoming noisy communication
John Edmonds provides some handy tips on handling ‘noise’ in communication
Utilities leaders urged to embrace apprenticeship levy opportunity
Chris Wood explains why updated plans for the apprenticeship levy are positive news for disadvantaged young people and employers.
Resistance to change
Dr Mike Clayton puts forward some new thinking on how L&D professionals can successfully respond to resistance.
