Don’t leave your pearls in their shells
Andrew Morris offers some advice on how firms can take advantage of the true worth of their people
Tag Soft skills
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Mixing up hard and soft skills training is best for business
In reality, tasks we carry out in a successful modern workplace require both soft and hard skills, Marc Zao-Sanders says
Defy the conventional: make virtual a reality
Fresh thinking on virtual training shows how we should all challenge our assumptions about learning, says Todd Turner
The top five skills digital marcomms managers need to succeed in 2015
VMA Group has identified five key skills that are set to be in high demand over the next twelve months
Organisations are failing to spot Game Changers, new report reveals
The research revealed that 18 per cent of leaders say Game Changers are the most sought after group when recruiting. A further 84 per cent of leaders/managers do not believe a Game Changer has to hold a senior role in…
UKCES supports call for more employers to work with schools
Only 18% of all employers connect with schools, colleges or universities to provide work inspiration activities, such as mentoring, CV writing and career talks
Government and automotive industry start the motor on £30 million skills investment
Manufacturers will work together to identify and meet the skills needs for their current and future workforces, ensuring the UK automotive industry is in pole position. Young people will also gain first-hand experience of the industry in action, inspiring future…
McDonald’s UK and James Caan lead coalition calling for re-evaluation of soft skills
Research reveals soft skills such as communication, teamwork and time management worth £88bn to the UK economy. 97 per cent of UK employers highlight the importance of soft skills to commercial success. By 2020, more than half a million workers…
Government hosts international conference on importance of basic skills
The conference, Improving basic skills: An international perspective on a UK dilemma, is part of a government programme of research and coincides with the publication of a report commissioned by BIS to understand more about how England can improve the basic skills…
Winning beginnings – opening your speech with impact
Lyn Roseaman has some tips to help you have a winning beginning and open your speech with impact
