With the UK’s skills system ‘in a mess’ according to Keir Starmer, the UK's new skills strategy could do worse than look at how schemes similar to Skills England have fared in the Netherlands.
Learning & development
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New research has revealed that nearly two-thirds of UK employers now consider educational qualifications less important when hiring, signalling a significant shift in the job market.
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GCSE results in England, Wales and Northern Ireland show little change from 2023 as recovery from the Covid years continues, in most areas.
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Strong performances in maths and sciences lead to best A-level results since 2010 if figures for pandemic years are discounted.
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Indeed survey reveals that employers and workers are more appreciative of skills such as critical thinking and writing gained from academic courses rather than the direct skills learned.
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Employees are becoming more sceptical of their company’s direction and more polarised over their workplace experiences, finds Culture Amp.
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Dr Holly Andrews looks at the common temptation to think fast and examines the benefits of slow thinking in the workplace.
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New research suggests a skills gap in the UK is threatening people’s career development and organisational competitiveness.
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The new government has launched Skills England to address local and national employers' needs. What should the new body prioritise?
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Rachel Reeves take heed: the UK’s gender pay gap has spiralled out of control – only a cultural reset can fix it
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Should managers be expected to be coaches as well as carrying out their core roles as managers supporting their staff?
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Skills England to bring together ‘fractured skills landscape’ and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s skills.
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The Olympics begin next week, placing focus on team performance and individual achievement. How can we build the right environment at work for teams to thrive?
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People with convictions face challenges getting into and progressing in work, but a mentoring scheme involving experienced HR professionals is...