Employers commonly bemoan the further and higher education system's failure to prepare young people with the skills and attributes they need to succeed in the world of work. Work experience is one of the best ways for young people further and higher education, such as university students, to prepare for the challenges that starting work will bring.
City of London employers are calling for closer links with UK universities, according to a report published today. The Graduate ...
Employers are placing much more emphasis on the soft skills of school leavers such as communication skills and work ethic than on literacy and numeracy, according to new research
To take advantage of the booming market in trade with China schools and universities must be encouraged to add Chinese language and cultural studies to the curriculum, employers warn
Fall in higher education take-up threatens Scotland's economy.
Sir Digby Jones says education system hasn't moved on for the past six years.
Financial services giant is most popular destination for work placements.
Focus on skills for life and Level 2 qualifications allegedly means courses for people with learning disabilities are cut.
The government should radically reassess its attempt to address skills shortages through vocational education and training, according to its own research.
Chairman of chief infomation officers board at E-Skills highlights need for essential IT skills.
The White Paper on further education reform is a crucial step towards ensuring people have the skills needed for business to compete in the 21st century, the CBI said
Businesses want a complete rethink so that training is geared to business needs.
HR professionals who are graduates of the University of Bath have formed an alumni group to network with each other and benefit from the university's research in people management
Many higher education institutions are unable to analyse recruitment and retention trends because of poor HR management information processes, researchers have warned
Ofsted warns that business professionals are receiving poor training when they switch to teaching careers.
