The dangers of the rush towards skills passport schemes have been highlighted by the former project manager of the failing...
Training strategies
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Q I’m an internal HR consultant providing day-to-day HR support to line managers. I feel my advice is often ignored...
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I think the whole process [of Airwavespeak training] (Personnel Today, 24 July) will be laughed at as ‘Toytown training’. By...
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On the fast track: what skills does London need to ensure a successful 2012 Olympics?
by Ross Bentleyby Ross BentleyAccording to the chief executive of the British Olympic Association, Simon Clegg, the Great Britain team should be aiming for...
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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 Berryby Mike BerryThe leading employer in the catering and hospitality industry has threatened to scale back support for sector skills council People...
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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 will come under increasing pressure to deal with the communication and motivation challenges presented by homeworking, the Chartered Management...
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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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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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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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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 Pitcherby Greg PitcherMore 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 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 Berryby Mike BerryMayor of London Ken Livingstone has launched the capital’s hospitality skills strategy to boost opportunities in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism in...