Opinion
Workplace values biggest aid to retention of disabled employees, finds BDF report
Good workplace adjustment processes and organisational values are considered the most important aids to the retention of disabled employees, according to new research.
When will businesses learn about the dangers of untrained staff?
Britain’s productivity is lagging behind every G7 advanced economy bar one last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Skill Pill launches new digital learning platform
Digital learning provider Skill Pill has launched ‘20% in a box’, a cloud-based app suite designed to encourage and support learning from others.
Cycle to Work scheme boosts employee health and wellbeing across the UK
A Cycle to Work scheme is playing a key role in improving the health of employees and creating a healthier workplace, according to a new survey.
CMI report urges employers to rethink digital learning
Employers are at risk of making tech-savvy managers ‘switch off’ from learning new skills with dated digital technologies, a new report published today reveals.
Businesses should invest in staff English skills to improve productivity, says Pearsons
Global businesses that do not invest in improving their employees’ English skills are missing out on major savings in productivity, higher returns and talent development opportunities, according to leading learning company Pearson.
RoSPA launches inquiry into health and safety of apprentices
An inquiry into the health and safety arrangements of apprentices will be carried out by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to ensure trainees stay safe at work.
Zero-hours contract employees are happy in their jobs
Zero-hours contract employees are just as happy as their colleagues on permanent, full-time contracts, according to a new research.
Food and drink manufacturers pledge to treble apprenticeships and grow exports
A consumer manufacturing body has announced a pledge to treble apprenticeships in the food and drink industry and grow value-added food and drink exports by a third by 2020.
Over half of UK businesses lack gender diversity initiatives
A new practical guidance has been launched today by a union for professionals to help companies attract and retain more women into science and engineering roles
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