Opinion
Budget cuts to further education affects sixth formers and adults
There were 1.3 million fewer adults in further education last year compared to 2010, according to new data published today from the Skills Funding Agency.
National Living Wage: More than half of all employers will be affected
The new “national living wage” will push up wages at more than half of all employers, forcing many of them to seek savings through improved productivity, according to a major survey.
The spiral of positivity — the power of thoughts and language
Continuing his series on attitude in customer service Steven Harris explores the importance of thoughts and words.
Britain’s performance management not fit for purpose
Latest research from global professional services company Towers Watson suggests just 36 per cent of companies in the UK consider their performance management process to be effective.
‘Stop spoon-feeding L&D’, says ex-BBC human resources director
Lucy Adams, former HR director of the BBC, has spoken out about the importance of L&D moving into a new area of self-sufficiency.
Unhealthy employees costing British firms billions a year in lost productivity
British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill-health.
CIPD launches new hub in Dubai
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has announced the arrival of a new Middle East team, based in Dubai, as part of its global commitment to champion better work and better working lives.
Government’s Spending Review needs to tackle Apprenticeship Levy, warns FMB
The Government needs to revise its plans for a one-size-fits all Apprenticeship Levy or risk exacerbating the growing skills crisis in the building industry, warns the Federation of Master Builders ahead of the Spending Review.
Gender Pay Gap: Women earn less than men in 90% of sectors
Women working full time are paid less than men in 9 out of 10 industries but those in the financial and insurance sectors are the worst affected, new research shows.
Seven in 10 employees unhappy with career opportunities
Traditional, linear career paths where employees climb the corporate ladder one promotion at a time are a thing of the past.
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