Learning & development

Panasonic is targeting personal development needs rather than offering a training agenda. The business Panasonic is a global supplier of...

Bob Arnold looks at how line managers can be coached to win the hearts and minds of an organisation by...

Major employers join those presenting case studies at this year's Learning Solutions event, and focus their thoughts on improving company performance through skills development

Employers need to take heed of employment law issues in the construction industry.

A recent e-learning pilot increased the effectiveness of classroom training and may help to show the way forward for the NHS

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

Today's employer must be seen to act responsibly in relation to all stakeholders, including its people. Margaret Kubicek looks at the multi-faceted role of learning in corporate social responsibility

Giving your workforce a voice may not be as scary as it sounds. If done properly, companies could have a...

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

The one-to-one guidance of mentoring can be an invaluable source of development for the individuals involved, as well as being...

Roisin Woolnough finds out how 15 public sector organisations joined forces for diversity training with dramatic results

How a phased approach can improve sales performance

Sue Pearce, people and communications manager at BT Global Services explains how a behaviour transformation programme helped it hit customer service targets

Stephanie Sparrow looks at the latest training and development innovations coming up at HRD 2004

Since reviewing staff feedback on its Modern Apprenticeship/NVQ pilot programme,Costa Coffee finds itself in a position to evaluate and reflect on progress to date