David Russell of the Learning and Skills Council found that listening to staff can define your organisation's objectives and ensure they are met
Economics, government & business
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Employers have criticised Learning and Skills Council (LSC) cuts in funding for older apprentices
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Employer involvement is a top priority on the government's agenda for vocational education. We ask readers whether it will make a difference
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Government plans to slash the number of unskilled workers by offering free, flexible training could be undermined by widespread use of unsuitable delivery methods
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The subject of employing so-called ‘core jobless’ people is always an emotive one. There is still extreme reluctance among organisations...
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Most UK universities are now seeing women graduate in greater numbers and with better degrees than men, according to new...
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The government has been urged to do more to change ingrained employer attitudes about recruiting ex-offenders and other ‘core jobless’...
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Fears of an increasing lack of qualified IT professionals in the UK been allayed after research showed vacancies are down.
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DIY retailer B&Q is to cut almost a third of its head office staff, according to newspaper reports.
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Employees at train operator South Eastern Trains are to be balloted on strike action in a row about jobs and working conditions.
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London jobcentre and benefit office staff face strike ballot over job cuts
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryBallot papers for a one-day London wide strike to resist job cuts in the DWP were sent out today to members of the Public and Commercial Services Union
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Employment levels in manufacturing are at their lowest level for two years, according to manufacturers’ organisation the EEF
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The bitter Gate Gourmet dispute continues to simmer, with the union leader accusing the catering firm of "reneging" on a proposed deal
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The cost of NHS managers has risen by £578m in two years, according to the Conservative party
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Pensions trustees who have not yet submitted information to the government's £400m Financial Assistance Scheme now have six months left to apply