In the first of a series of articles on decision making Mark and Anna Withers introduce us to the eight characters in our head responsible for failure

A new series of 4 podcasts focusing on the Apprenticeship reforms and a new e-guide called Resources for planning and action – effective practice from the Apprenticeship Staff Support Programme, has been launched to support training providers and colleges delivering trainee schemes.

Almost a third (32 per cent) of professional workers are feeling frustrated with the time spent completing tasks due to inadequate internal systems, that they have considered changing job or career, according to new research.

Skillsoft, a global leader in learning and talent management, has announced the Women in Action leadership programme, the first in the L&D industry intended to specifically assist women in the workforce build on their competencies and advance their careers.      

The further education arm of Waverley Borough Council is the first local authority to benefit from online self-assessment and improvement planning software to underpin its quality assurance activity.

More than a million workers will get a pay rise after the national minimum wages goes up by 20 pence an hour from today.

Helen Frewin, Talent Directora at Totem Consulting, discussed the exciting possibilities of deploying psychological profiling to uncover potential talent during a seminar at the World of Learning conference at the NEC Birmingham.     

 In the fourth article in a series on change Gary Wyles explores communicating change to the head, heart and hand

Having to sack a member of staff is unpleasant for everyone involved, but should individuals performing poorly remain in their jobs?