Opinion
Baroness Sharp: Government apprenticeship ambitions ‘are not enough’ to tackle UK’s skills gap
Lib Dem peer, Baroness Sharp warns ahead of her House of Lords debate, that the “twin challenges of poor productivity and needing to upskill‘ an ageing pollution will not be addressed through increased apprenticeships alone.
Skill Pill launches digital learning for Millennials
Skill Pill, the leading digital learning provider, is launching a new ‘pack’ of learning videos and templates to support the Gen Y worker.
One in four jobs go unfilled due to skills shortage, reveals UKCES
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills have published out their annual survey revealing a chronic skills shortage for small businesses.
Improve training effectiveness with video
Richard Smith demonstrates the value of video as a training tool.
New CPD programme rewards Olympus staff with development ‘credits’
Olympus Corporation’s Medical Systems Division has introduced a new and engaging development option to encourage its staff to take greater responsibility for their own learning.
UK construction set for growth
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is calling for more apprentices as it releases new figures today (January 27th) that forecast annual average growth of 2.5 per cent for the next five years.
CIPD and Home Learning College launch new online L&D hub
A new online hub of learning content, community and expert insights for L&D professionals has just launched.
AQA Tech-levels to be included in performance tables
AQA’s new Tech-level qualifications created to tackle skills shortages will count towards performance tables from 2018, the Department for Education has confirmed.
Tottenham Hotspur and Stubhub launch training scheme for London’s unemployed
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and StubHub are helping the capital’s young people into employment through a new initiative launched today.
JP Morgan take steps to engage with their top performers
The US financial giant is encouraging greater work-life balance and providing opportunities for fast track promotion for their best people.
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