Learning & development

Employers should not forget about cultivating the more human 'power skills' that can help employees reach business and career goals.

What are micro-credentials and how can they bolster learning and development strategies?

An education think-tank has revealed six essential future work skills anticipated to be most in-demand by employers in 2035.

Official NEETs figures show one in 10 16-24 year olds in the UK is still economically inactive, but the number is falling.

What do surveys about passing feelings really tell us about life at work?

Dr Rebecca Jones examines the warning signs to help people avoid engaging with a charlatan coaching professional.

Young people are failing to access apprenticeships in some areas due to patchy support for the schemes, the IPPR has found.

A report has recommended an increased focus on re-skilling to address AI's expected impact on jobs.

Goldman Sachs will pay $215m to settle a sex discrimination case brought in the US. It will also review performance and promotion processes.

The chair of John Lewis is facing a backlash from partners who are angry at the direction of the business.

Recent graduates whose education was disrupted by lockdowns require additional coaching and mentoring to develop skills, say Deloitte and PwC.

Successful hybrid working arrangements avoid getting caught up in policies and treat people as individuals, experts have said.

Staff who rate their line managers' capabilities poorly are more likely to experience negative mental health, according to CIPD research.

The government must not rush into withdrawing funding from longstanding technical qualifications such as BTecs, a Commons committee has urged.

HR teams should encourage employees to serve as magistrates to build vital transferable skills, according to the Ministry of Justice.