A charity which encourages survivors of trafficking, conflict and other forms of violence to rebuild their lives by becoming entrepreneurs is launching its first ever crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo​ to raise money for future training.

A new study by digital recruitment agency, The Candidate has revealed that men are paid on average 9 per cent more than women across a variety of roles in the thriving digital industry.  Data generated for the business’ Women in Digital report, shows that although the salary gap in digital is lower than the national average of 9.4 per cent, women are still underpaid, with 44 per cent of men falling within the £21,000-£30,000 bracket, and 43 per cent of women earning less than £20,000. …

A group of industry experts participated in a roundtable during the recent Skillsoft EMEA Perspective Conference 2015, discussing the key talent and skill building issues facing today’s businesses. 

Chancellor George Osborne has announced an apprenticeship levy for large businesses to increase help fund growth and give back direct control to employers.

A new website that aims to solve the UK’s skills shortage by supporting young people in becoming ‘work-ready’ has launched today.

Ian Symes, on changing attitudes towards working mothers

Britain’s labour market recovery is yet to translate into higher living standards as earnings growth has slowed, according to a HR trade body.

The Government needs to invest more in vocational and further education if employers are going to see real increases in productivity, according to the CIPD.

Mobile technology is to blame for workplace stress as people find it difficult to switch off, new research has revealed.

Former Dragons’ Den star James Caan believes “soft skills” such as teamwork, communication and timekeeping lead to better productivity.