Opinion
The advantages of a more digital workforce
Rupal Karia argues that retailers who fully embrace digital advances will transform the customer experience and win major returns
Employers question Government’s apprenticeship policy
A group of top employers have expressed concern that government targets on apprenticeships will not meet the needs of sectors with the most critical skills shortages.
UK women far less likely than men to ask for a pay rise
New report shows that nearly half of UK women fear asking for a rise could jeopardise their current position
Nature or nurture in performance and the brain
That age old question is addressed by looking at the neuroscience element of how to promote performance in the workplace.
Graduate recruitment slows as businesses hire more apprentices, reports the AGR
Businesses scaled up their apprenticeship opportunities this year by 24 per cent, but graduate vacancies increased just 2 per cent, reports the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).
The Shackleton Spirit: How to lead our teams through change
Jean Gamester explains how business owners and managers can find inspiration from Shackleton when leading their teams through change.
Raise career aspirations of young women to achieve gender parity, says British Chambers of Commerce
BCC has launched a new report on ways to boost the number of women entering well-paid, science & technology and engineering jobs.
Skills Funding Agency launches apprenticeships resource pack
A new apprenticeships resource pack has been released as individuals, businesses and organisations get ready to celebrate the benefits of on-the-job training.
International Women’s Day 2016: Business advice from leading female entrepreneurs
International Women’s Day (Tuesday, 8th March), celebrates women around the world and from all walks for their social, economic, cultural and political achievements and efforts towards equality.
Want smart, useful L&D insight in your inbox (without the fluff)?
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for Editor-only commentary, and exclusive insight that isn’t published anywhere else online.
If you want a quick roundup of what matters, fresh ideas you can use, and the best new reads from Training Journal, this is where it lands
It’s free, only takes a minute, and you can unsubscribe any time.
