Lord Holmes: Unpaid internships are a stain on our society
Tory peer Lord Holmes calls upon parliamentarians to support his PMB to outlaw unpaid internships and consign the practice to the classics.
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Apprenticeships progress endangered by Levy uncertainty, warns FMB
Growth in apprenticeship numbers in Scotland could be scuppered unless the Scottish Government commits to ring-fencing the new UK-wide Apprenticeship Levy for training, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has warned.
CIPD launches new hub in Dubai
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has announced the arrival of a new Middle East team, based in Dubai, as part of its global commitment to champion better work and better working lives.
Top tips on 360-degree surveys
Gary Cattermole explores the value of 360-degree feedback and provides guidelines on correct administration
CIMA launches updated Certificate in Business Accounting
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has today launched an updated CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
Mid-sized businesses failing to try new learning approaches
Towards Maturity reveals that mid-sized businesses are failing to capitalise on the benefits of learning technologies, but brings hope by identifying opportunities for success within these organisations.
Is pregnancy discrimination putting women off having children?
Research from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has shown that working mothers are still being penalised for having children.
Remastering apprenticeships
Kirstie Donnelly reviews current thinking on apprenticeships and calls for greater recognition of their value
Quality of work, not quantity of workers, is key to increasing UK productivity
Organisations will fail to boost their productivity unless they prioritise greater investment in workforce development and agile working practices, according to new research by the CIPD.
Protyre expands apprentice scheme after successful start
Protyre, the retail arm of Micheldever Tyre Services Ltd, is expanding its new scheme following the early success of a trial intake.
