Opinion
Unleashing the untapped talent in the Civil Service
Wynne Parry on why there is a need to up-skill middle managers in the Civil Service
Should you really be using gamification… or more likely game mechanics?
Are you really implementing gamification, or should you be concentrating on the elements that make your learning more engaging? Sunder Ramachandran explains.
Skills shortages in Europe not due to a lack of education and training
A new briefing from CEDEFOP recognises there are skill shortages in certain industries and blames a lack of interest in some sectors resulting in severe shortages.
TJ Awards 2016 – winners announced
TJ Awards 2016 concluded with 45 winners being announced at a fabulous Gala Dinner in the City of London
Singapore to be centre of new learning technologies event
CloserStill Media enters the Asian market by acquiring LEARNTech Asia for an undisclosed sum
Three steps for developing effective first-line managers
Developing first-line managers gives you productivity and engagement benefits – and the highest return on your training investment, says Matt McIntyre
Dishonest organisations and training suppliers jeopardise success of the apprenticeship levy
A new report warns that employers and training providers might plan to use the levy funding but not provide the expected training
SMEs could suffer from lack of funding once the new apprenticeship levy is launched
The AELP warns that small and medium-employers, who supply more than half the country’s apprenticeships, could struggle once the new tax comes into force in April next year.
Government’s focus on numbers puts skills reform at risk
A new report from the City & Guilds Group advises Whitehall to focus on quality rather than quantity
Global e-learning on no budget
L&D professionals often need to overcome what at first seems like an unrealistic ask but some of the most creative ideas come from not enough time and money
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