Opinion
Dramatic improvement in career prospects for women in finance and accounting
A career in finance and accounting is a good choice for aspiring female CEOs, according to new research from leading specialist recruitment consultancy Robert Half UK.
The secret of success in managed learning is a good relationship with the right partner
Appointing an external provider to supplement your training capability can be both beneficial and challenging, according to new report by Hemsley Fraser.
Lord Davies report: Raise women in boardroom target to 33%
Britain’s top companies have just been set a new target for board seats — a third of all boardroom seats should be held by women by 2020.
BIS permanent secretary Martin Donnelly seeks ministerial direction over Redcar apprentice plan
Top official at the business department says plan to subsidise apprenticeship wages could set an “unhelpful precedent” — and seeks the fourth ministerial direction of the parliament.
Closing the gender pay gap
Liz Willis discusses the gender pay debate and the need for transparency to bring change.
Three tenets of talent development
Tim Baker provides a useful framework for understanding how we develop our talent in organisations
Britain’s cash management skills ‘stubbornly low’
More than one in five adults cannot read a bank statement demonstrating “stubbornly low” financial skills in the UK, new research suggests.
Decline in part-time learners is ‘catastrophic’, says report
There has been a reduction of almost 50 per cent of part-time learners between 2010/11 and 2013/14, despite part-time and flexible higher education (HE) opportunities being essential to social mobility and a successful economy.
Maersk Training designs skills course to help young people gain employment
Maersk Training in Newcastle has launched a new Fundamental Skills for Offshore Wind Technicians course that is specifically designed for 16-18 year olds looking for an exciting insight into the wind turbine industry.
Seven steps to become a better boss
Being a great manager requires personal insight and a desire to grow here Elaine Varelas, provides her strategies for successful leadership.
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