Opinion
Two-thirds of UK employees have never received any financial education
Over half of UK employees admit they have never received any personal finance education such as how to manage everyday spending and saving, according to new research.
Cut-e online game trains people on how to cope with Christmas
Assessment specialist cut-e has created a free, fun, logical-reasoning Christmas challenge that identifies people’s ability to cope with the festive season and train yourself to become less stressed.
Low wages not education to blame for skills gap, says University of Warwick
Low wages rather than inadequate training are to blame for the STEM skills gap, reveals new research from the University of Warwick.
Savant Recruitment calls for employers to embrace ‘disruptive’ talent
Half of UK senior finance professionals expect their organisations’ ability to attract and retain key talent to worsen in 2016, reveals new research from Savant Recruitment.
Careers advice on apprenticeships to be improved in schools
A professional association for individuals working in the motor industry has welcomed government recognition that schools must give impartial and well-informed advice about apprenticeship options.
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.
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