Opinion
Charity’s apprenticeship levy pilot helps employers get value for money
Careers guidance charity Believe in Young People (BiYP) are leading a pilot aimed at developing work-ready youngsters so that employers get the most from their levy funds
What are the factors that influence individual productivity?
New research reveals that most employees working in an office or at home are at their most productive between 9 – 11am on a Tuesday
Toxic leadership 2: its impact and how to address it
In the second article in a series on toxic leadership, Kevin Johnson highlights the consequences of this behaviour and the interventions that can tackle it.
Training providers will back an apprenticeship levy that works for all employers
The skills minister will be told by training providers today that they are ready to ‘sell’ the apprenticeship levy reforms enthusiastically to business after a survey revealed that many employers are still reluctant to take on apprentices.
Toxic leadership 1: the causes
In the first of three articles on toxic leadership, Kevin Johnson explains what it is and why it happens.
EU Referendum result: How will Brexit affect the UK’s higher education system?
Industry leaders are responding to the news that Britain has voted to leave the European Union after 45 years membership.
Integration of age groups in the workplace – as easy as X, Y, Z (part 2)
In part two of Chris Merrick’s look at generational difference in the workplace he focuses on flexible working and technology.
Integration of age groups in the workplace – as easy as X, Y, Z
In a two-part article integrating age groups in the workplace Chris Merrick looks at how to manage differing generational expectations in the workplace.
Driving engagement within social learning communities
Think social learning and invariably the L&D community starts thinking of ’Enterprise Social Networks’ (ESN).
Pupil Premium must not be used to shore-up diminishing school budgets
NASUWT is calling for a clear system of monitoring and appropriate funding for schools to ensure the Pupil Premium remains additional funding allocated for the most disadvantaged.
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