Career development
Learning on the frontline
The objectives of the Army's Educational and Training Services have their parallels in Civvy Street. Brigadier Mark Filler explains his definitions of empowerment, self-sufficiency and learning for life
The home-grown philosophy
The manager's role is critical in cultivating a learning culture. Stephanie Sparrow takes a look at the part they play as developers in the workplace
Mentoring will motivate
The one-to-one guidance of mentoring can be an invaluable source of development for the individuals involved, as well as being...
Coaching works
Kwik-Fit Insurance Services has dramatically cut recruitment costs and staff turnover.
Implementing the plan
In part two of SHL's masterclass on consultancy we look at planning and negotiating interventions and how to take action and evaluate success
Building on people skills
Housebuilder Redrow has opened a national training centre to help attract higher calibre recruits and create a stronger corporate culture. Guy Sheppard talks to new training and development manager, Ilona Hall, about the courses on offer and the company's plans for its staff
Underpinning success
Confused about foundation degrees? Well don't be. Antony Adshead explains why all employers should be deeply committed to getting involved
Come on – give Bob a job!
One man's search for a job through traditional methods failed. So he set up his own website and started a personal marketing campaign. Could this be the future for jobseekers?
Upholding the law
Magistrates are in short supply and great demand. Linda Pettit looks at how encouraging staff to volunteer can have a positive impact on both employees and their employers
Stepping in to a new role
With secondments becoming part and parcel of the modern workplace, would you be willing to swap roles and try something completely new?
Overflowing with success
River Island's project manager Steve Cassidy explains why training is the key component to success in any systems project
Tools for the job
Enhancing the skills and responsibilities of learning and development professionals is the aim of this month’s Learning Technologies 2004 exhibition...
The art of inspiration
Employers are turning to the arts to cultivate creativity in their managers.
Gold blend
Blended learning promises much but is often no more than online and classroom-based elements slapped together. Vodafone, however, shows what can be achieved when it is built from the ground up
Entries are now open. But don’t delay – as the closing date for submissions will be Friday 03 July.
