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    On the fast track: what skills does London need to ensure a successful 2012 Olympics?

    by Ross Bentley 20 Aug 2007
    by Ross Bentley 20 Aug 2007

    According to the chief executive of the British Olympic Association, Simon Clegg, the Great Britain team should be aiming for...

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    Cabinet Office leadership and skills targets slammed as unclear by MPs

    by Personnel Today 20 Aug 2007
    by Personnel Today 20 Aug 2007

    The government’s policies on skills and capabilities for Civil Service staff lack cohesion and drive, according to a damning report...

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    Leading employer Compass threatens to review relationship with hospitality sector skills council People 1st

    by Mike Berry 9 Aug 2007
    by Mike Berry 9 Aug 2007

    The leading employer in the catering and hospitality industry has threatened to scale back support for sector skills council People...

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    Too many Home Information Pack assessors and not enough houses

    by Gareth Vorster 7 Aug 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 7 Aug 2007

    The government’s botched introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) means there are too many qualified energy assessors, with some training...

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    Managers lack skills to handle homeworkers and flexible working

    by Personnel Today 6 Aug 2007
    by Personnel Today 6 Aug 2007

    Managers will come under increasing pressure to deal with the communication and motivation challenges presented by homeworking, the Chartered Management...

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    Large retailers shun sector skills council’s ailing skills scheme RetailPassport

    by Gareth Vorster 6 Aug 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 6 Aug 2007

    ExclusiveA flagship skills scheme for the retail sector has attracted just 2,000 users since its launch last year, with officials...

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    £227,000 catering training boost announced by London mayor to prepare for 2012 Olympic Games

    by Gareth Vorster 24 Jul 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 24 Jul 2007

    Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has launched a £227,000 Opportunity Fund project called Skills for Food. The scheme will provide catering...

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    Train to Gain scheme failing to reach its targets less than a year after launch

    by Gareth Vorster 23 Jul 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 23 Jul 2007

    ExclusiveThe £400m-per-year Train to Gain scheme – a key ingredient of the government’s skills plans – is already failing to...

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    Budget cuts force civil servants to reskill

    by Greg Pitcher 23 Jul 2007
    by Greg Pitcher 23 Jul 2007

    A huge training project is necessary to prepare central government line managers to do their jobs with a reduced budget,...

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    Mandatory training for 16,000 BBC employees to rebuild public trust in integrity of BBC brand

    by Greg Pitcher 20 Jul 2007
    by Greg Pitcher 20 Jul 2007

    More than 16,000 BBC employees will undergo mandatory training in editorial integrity as a result of the crisis at the corporation.The...

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    Size Matters: a guide to some of the bigger training venues available in the UK

    by Personnel Today 17 Jul 2007
    by Personnel Today 17 Jul 2007

    Size isn't always important, but if you are planning a training event for a large number of delegates, you may need a substantial venue to accommodate them all. Here's a guide to some of the bigger training venues available around the UK.

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    Skills strategy for London’s hospitality sector launched by mayor Ken Livingstone

    by Mike Berry 11 Jul 2007
    by Mike Berry 11 Jul 2007

    Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has launched the capital’s hospitality skills strategy to boost opportunities in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism in...

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    Police assessors fail to test officers’ ability to cope with counter terrorism and violent crime

    by Louisa Peacock 29 Jun 2007
    by Louisa Peacock 29 Jun 2007

    Police officers being assessed for promotion do not have to have the skills to deal with counter terrorism and violent...

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    User training key to IT success

    by John Charlton 19 Jun 2007
    by John Charlton 19 Jun 2007

    If organisations spent more on user training then IT project failure rates would fall.
    That’s the view of Cambridge IT...

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    Mobile learning – is anyone using it?

    by Sue Weekes 19 Jun 2007
    by Sue Weekes 19 Jun 2007

    Mobile learning is loved by its devotees. The question is though – is anyone using it for serious learning?One of...

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