A new report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows many small and medium sized businesses are forging a path when it comes to maximising the talents of their employees, but a gulf exists between the best…
The resources include guides, tool-kits, staff training materials and videos, and have all been designed to support staff involved in current apprenticeship delivery
Training for effective leadership is now seen as an integral part of most business school curricula, says Rob Noble
Employment and skills issues are at the top of the political agenda as we move towards the next general election. Developing skills and improving productivity are also at the core of sustainable growth. That means there are significant opportunities for good…
The report is launched in the run up to a general election where both Labour and Conservatives have promised a huge increase in the number of apprenticeships
With insufficient numbers of young people entering the workforce businesses will increasingly find it hard to find skilled staff. This makes the economic case for resources to be focussed on skills and support for people of all ages and for…
Report shows that millions of over 50s are now looking to retire later – as working later in life becomes the new norm – so it is essential to ensure their skills are kept up-to-date. Age discrimination is cited as…
More than half of today’s NHS workforce are ready to exit their job. Nearly a third of staff (29.8 per cent) are actively looking to change jobs within the year and 28.9 per cent of NHS staff are considering a new…
Patti Shank explores the role of the instructional designer
FranklinCovey’s findings are based on responses over a six-year period from more than 351,000 employees worldwide and have led to a new book – The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity
