Employers commonly bemoan the 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 still at school to prepare for the challenges that starting work will bring.
Louisa Peacock presents the latest human resources news.This week we bring you a taste of what’s making the headlines in HR, including...
Human resources professionals need to be involved immediately in the practical development of the workplace diplomas set to replace A-levels,...
The director of HR policy at the confederation of British Industry (CBI) will sit on an expert advisory group for...
Gordon Brown has thrown billions at them, while the BBC sent a man with a microphone. What does this tell...
Boys don’t regard university as a realistic career option and plan to get on by “knowing the right people”, research...
The inaugural meeting of the Women’s Enterprise Ambassadors Network took place today (Monday 25 June).The network consists of 1,000 female...
UK plc is closing the employment door on workers with no qualifications, but welcomes those with computer skills, research has...
The government has been urged to add financial education to the national curriculum to improve the skill levels of City...
Majority of parents agree with government proposals for compulsory education or training for children until the age of 18, research...
The number of people working in schools has grown by 17,300 over the past 12 months, but the number of...
Primary school teachers are failing to meet a requirement of the national curriculum because they lack the skills to teach...
Fashion accessories retailer Claire’s is launching a campaign which aims to challenge negative perceptions about working in the retail sector....
Chancellor Gordon Brown and education secretary Alan Johnson have called on all employers to sign up to a ‘skills pledge’...
Representatives from the NHS, social care, local government, independent and voluntary sectors, trade unions and higher education institutions, have outlined...
The government has announced a major review of the national curriculum for 11-14-year-olds to boost their skills and make them...
