Ashridge Business School's CEO on innovative thinking in 2014

Ashridge Business School's, CEO, Kai Peters hopes that in 2014 there will be more fresh and innovative thinking from UK-based HR thinkers.

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Career guidance failing young people, says CBI

Almost all (93%) young people feel they are not getting adequate careers guidance, a survey by CBI and LifeSkills has found.

The future of business education is ‘blended learning’, experts agree

The future of business education is blended learning, a panel of expert thinkers agreed yesterday.

Organisations ill-prepared for future workforce ‘longevity’, says Gratton

Longer life expectancy of workers is one of the most important issues organisations will face in future, but they are not ready for it, London Business School professor Lynda Gratton said yesterday.

Vocational skills 'more valuable' than academic qualifications, say employers

Employers are increasingly placing greater value on vocational skills than academic qualifications, a study has found.

Call for shake-up of NHS doctor training

A report has called for a major shake-up of the way NHS doctors are trained.

CMI launches commission investigating UK's poor management

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has today launched a cross-party Parliamentary Commission, which will aim to investigate why "too many" managers cut costs rather then promote growth and jobs.

Boosting skills essential for tackling joblessness and wellbeing, says OECD

The low-skilled are more likely than others to be unemployed, have bad health and earn much less, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Apprenticeships put at risk by reform proposals, say training providers

Government proposals on the funding reforms for apprenticeships will not deliver the improvements the scheme needs, according to the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP).

Firms have 'fear factor' when employing disabled graduates, says CEO

The number of disabled graduates securing jobs straight out of university is "not good enough", according to the CEO of disability consulting firm MyPlusConsulting.

Entrepreneurial spirit in Birmingham

Since launching his first bar in 2006, Matt Scriven's Birmingham based venue chain has gone from strength to strength. He tells HR about the issues he's come across as his business has expanded.

Top Employers for Working Families: Wales & West Housing

Winners of the prestigious Top Employers for Working Families awards 2013 were announced this week.