Councils in Clyde Valley collaborate on online staff learning for 100,000 employees

Eight Scottish councils have joined forces to create an e-learning platform for more than 100,000 staff.

University introduces online training on equality and diversity for staff

The University of Abertay in Dundee is implementing a number of e-learning courses to increase staff awareness of equality and diversity issues.

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A long-term learning strategy supports a sustainable enterprise

If organisations fail to take a sustainable approach to the way they do business, there is every chance they will become endangered species.

London Borough of Merton staff gained 120 hours more training following launch of e-learning system

London Borough of Merton has seen an increase of 120 hours of staff training in June, following the implementation of an e-learning training programme.

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Macmillan Cancer Support launches online training

Macmillan Cancer Support is offering 48 online courses as an alternative to face-to-face training for 4,000 health and social care staff.

L&D spend to rise in 2009

Only 17% of learning and development professionals expect their annual training budget to be cut in 2009.

Exclusive: Managers embrace e-learning

Managements use of e-learning has surged in the last 12 months according to research launched this morning at the Chartered Management Institutes Annual Conference in Birmingham.

Internet phobia blocks managers' skills enhancement

Senior executives are missing easy opportunities to hone their skills thanks to internet phobia, according to the Chartered Management Institute.

First UK Bus enlists union help to promote L&D

First UK Bus has signed a contract with trade union Unite to improve learning and development in the transport firm.

Global Workplace Solutions - Going for gold, silver or bronze

Global Workplace Solutions' talent management programme to create technically-capable and customer-focused facilities managers was so effective its remit is widening.

E-learning fails to impress students or trainers

While most companies use e-learning, just 7% regard it as one of the top three most effective training methods, according to a new CIPD survey.

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