Workplace technologies must be as intuitive as those at home

Organisations risk losing top digital talent if they don't utilise the latest technologies, says EDF Energy's Mike Hogben

Training for future workers

Blended learning is growing in popularity

E-learning packages must consider different learning styles

E-learning suppliers should consider multiple learning styles when developing packages, according to assistant HR director at Durham University Mark Crabtree.

E-learning: don't forget to support staff

Companies should take care to properly support employees when embracing e-learning initiatives, development consultant at Mothercare Jo Brosnan told HR magazine.

‘Embedded learning’ increases employee engagement

L&D professionals should focus on ‘embedded learning’, focused on performance, to increase employee engagement, L&D expert Charles Jennings said yesterday.

UK employees not being trained for most desired skills

Staff in the UK are not receiving training in the areas they feel are most valuable in the workplace, according to research by training specialists Filtered.

Accenture hiring on 'learning agility', says CHRO

Increased demands on employees to adapt to new technologies has led to Accenture looking at learning agility, along with existing skills, in its recruitment process, according to chief HR officer...

Coaching: the latest L&D favourite

Research has found that L&D professionals are embracing coaching as their preferred business tool.

Four in 10 L&D practitioners believe function is underfunded

A lack of resources in learning and development (L&D) is seen as an issue by almost four in 10 (39%) employers across the UK, according to research by training company ProfitAbility L&D Services.

The case for collaborative learning

The way we design and structure training courses is in a state of flux as we move into the e-learning era and L&D professionals add “social” to the blend.

Effectively using mobile technology for learning and development

There has been a great deal of interest in the use of mobile technology in learning for many years now, and it’s an issue I’m set to explore further at the World of Learning Conference this month....

Learndirect partners with SkillSoft to expand its e-learning provision

Learndirect has formed a strategic partnership with SkillSoft EMEA to expand its portfolio of e-learning courses.

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