CBI publishes training benchmarks

The CBI has developed guidelines to help employers to benchmark their skills development policies and practices against real life examples from UK companies.

Employers spend more than £23bn training their workforce every year, according to CBI figures.

Education secretary Ruth Kelly said the guide was an important collaborative step and will help to promote messages in the government’s skills strategy.

“With our partners in industry we are bringing a new focus to the skills needs of adults in the workplace. The examples in this guide, showing practical ways to deliver learning in the workplace, will offer employers a useful source of ideas for addressing their skills needs in an ever changing economy,” she said.

The guidelines state that employers should, according to their company’s individual needs and circumstances: