Training methods
Integrate learning into jobs, say L&D experts
Learning will need to be better integrated into employees' daily tasks, especially in busy environments: a key message from the Festival of Work
Mentoring gap opens up between demand and provision
Only 13% workers in the UK have a mentor despite employees highly valuing mentoring opportunities.
Better working conditions needed to improve chef retention
Chef training and working conditions need to be reformed to help restaurants retain the estimated 10% of chefs that leave...
Apprenticeship levy underpayment investigations more than double
The number of organisations being pursued by HMRC for apprenticeship levy underpayment has more than doubled in a year, as...
Learning Technologies 2019: “Our job is to help people share”
Key topics at this year's Learning Technologies conference, which welcomed 8,000 delegates, included the importance of knowledge sharing...
More than nine in 10 want more flexibility on apprenticeship spending
Nine out of 10 (92%) employers want more flexibility in how they can spend their apprenticeship levy allowance, with some...
How we can fix the apprenticeship levy
Employers have an opportunity to shape the future of apprenticeships when the government publishes a consultation on the apprenticeship levy’s...
Learning Live 2018 preview: How data can help evaluate L&D effectiveness
Next week, learning decision-makers will gather for the Learning Live conference and exhibition to discuss the emerging trends in L&D...
E-learning: Why employees expect a Netflix experience
Employees are used to intuitive interfaces and services such as Netflix knowing what they might like. Skillsoft’s Steve Wainwright investigates...
Manufacturers call for more time to use apprenticeship levy funds
The Government should extend the timeframe employers have to spend their apprenticeship levy funds from 24 to 48 months –...
Mobiles and machines: How L&D must move forward to drive performance
Learning and development professionals are frequently being told they need to get closer to the business, but how should they...
Levy-paying employers will be able to transfer apprenticeship funds
Employers that pay the apprenticeship levy will be able to transfer their apprenticeship funds to other businesses from April 2018....
Apprentices in Wales should receive same financial support as students
Financial support for apprentices in Wales should be strengthened to encourage more people to take up vocational training.
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Six take-aways from Learning Technologies 2018
The Learning Technologies Conference 2018 provided insight and practical tips on how L&D professionals can develop new ways of delivering...
Smartphone learning apps risk excluding some employees
Learning tools should not be limited to smartphone apps to avoid alienating employees who may be less digitally literate.
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