Opinion
Jobseekers often face heavy and unconscious bias in the selection process, says CIPD
As thousands of young people enter the market for the first time following the A-Level and GSCE results, jobseekers may face rejection because of unconscious bias in the selection process, according to research by CIPD.
Entrepreneurs back talent with launch of unique apprenticeships
A pioneering apprenticeship scheme designed to give ambitious young people opportunities to build careers at dynamic small businesses has been launched across England.
Millions lost each year by British businesses due to poor training
Research by Scottish start-up Create eLearning shows that as much as £56 billion is being lost in the UK annually to replace staff who leave their jobs due to poor training.
NHS Trust prioritises patient care with new elearning course
An NHS Trust that provides community, mental health, learning disability and social care services in England is transforming its workplace training with 13 new elearning modules aimed at helping to improve safety and free up more time for staff to spend with patients.
Most UK graduates are in low-skilled jobs, says CIPD
The majority of UK university graduates are working in jobs that do not require a degree, with over-qualification at “saturation point”, according to a report commissioned by the professional body for human resources managers.
Government urged to set aside thousands of apprenticeships for care system leavers
A children’s charity is calling on the government to make 20,000 available places in England to help the thousands of young people who are being looked after by the state
Autism charity campaigns for a fairer workplace
A national charity that aims to “make the ordinary possible” for children and young people affected with the autism, partnered up with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions, to offer work experience.
Britain trains ‘too many hairdressers and not enough bricklayers’
A construction skill shortage is undermining the Government’s pledge to build 275,000 affordable homes by 2020, a local authority body has warned today.
Saracens rugby players join businessmen on unique leadership development programme
A leading investment management firm has partnered with a Premiership rugby club to launch a new training programme designed to accelerate the development of leadership capabilities in sportsmen and businessmen.
A-Level results: UK firms cheer growth in STEM subjects but warn of skills shortages
A professional institute has welcomed record numbers of students securing university places, but points out this is not the only route to a successful career.
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