Training delivery
Three in 10 miss out on learning while hybrid working
A survey finds 29% don’t receive training to support their professional development while working in a ‘hybrid’ environment.
Ineffective training means tech investment wasted
Most firms have increased overall investment in technology tools but only 27% of IT decision-makers are satisfied with their employees’ abilities to use them.
Skills for Jobs white paper: employers to have key skills role
Employers will have a central role in shaping technical education to ensure the workforce has the skills businesses need, the government has pledged.
EasyJet crew to be trained to deliver vaccines
EasyJet cabin crew who are on furlough will be trained to administer coronavirus vaccines as the government rolls-out mass vaccination...
Staff encouraged to spend an hour per week learning
Major employers and L&D providers including Cisco, Lloyds Bank, LinkedIn Learning and The Open University have backed a campaign that...
6 steps to creating a culture of engaged learning
Engagement, which can be encouraged by producing consumer-like experiences, is a vital ingredient of successful learning.
Sturgeon’s apprenticeship funding pledge leads the way – England must follow
There needs to be a step-change in the way England approaches incentivising apprenticeships, argues Helen Booth.
How informal, ad-hoc learning can still happen remotely
A common concern of remote working has been the impact it’s having on informal learning, the knowledge staff receive through...
Collaboration is key for post-Covid skills challenge
Financial support has been a lifeline for many employers as a way to avoid potential redundancy. But training is going...
‘Give regions more say over skills and employment’
City & Guilds has urged the government to devolve skills and training to the UK's regions.
‘Employer hubs’ at colleges could help meet skills needs
The UK’s skills gap could be tackled by creating sector specialist ‘employer hubs’ at local colleges.
Lack of face-to-face learning and networking could damage careers
The loss of face-to-face interaction at work due to the pandemic could harm young professionals’ careers, according to CEMS, a...
Personnel Today Awards 2020: L&D Supplier Award shortlist
As we continue our countdown to the Personnel Today Awards on 26 November, we showcase the organisations shortlisted for the...
Ballerina image in jobs campaign provokes Twitter storm
Culture secretary calls viral, but old, careers advert 'crass'.
Making meaningful change for dyslexic employees
This Dyslexia Awareness Week, employers should turn their attention to becoming more inclusive of dyslexic staff.
Personnel Today has launched a new email newsletter focusing on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
