Tourism and hospitality must take a collaborative approach in 2011

2010 has been a heady rollercoaster of a year for the UK's hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector. Government policy changes that have led to reduced immigration and cuts to Train to Gain and...

Degree courses go Gaga

Few could question Lady Gaga's talent as a singer and chart-topping idol. But to what extent her life can be morphed into a qualification is extremely debatable.

Potential tuition fees hike gives rise to fears of more bogus universities

With the House of Commons voting today on an increase in tuition fees, a company that screens job candidates' backgrounds and CVs has warned of an increase in "bogus degrees".

UK skills shortage 'threatens recovery'

The LSN has challenged the Government's skills strategy, warning of "stagnant growth and faltering social mobility".

Businesses still failing to measure the business impact of learning and development

Half of businesses still fail to measure the business impact of their learning programmes, according to ESI, a subsidiary of learning provider Informa.

Anger awareness week: how to manage anger at work

This week is Anger Awareness Week, dedicated to raising awareness of anger, the effects of anger on people's lives and how to overcome and manage anger.

The Apprentice: a truffle too far for Laura as negotiating skills under spotlight

With only three weeks to go, the final seven rose with the sun to embark on their bargain (treasure) hunt for unusual items. For unusual read 'not Louis Vuitton handbags'.

Charity launches volunteering platform for businesses

A web-based platform for managing the volunteering programmes of businesses and organisations has been launched.

Two-thirds of organisations lack sufficient funds or time for training

67% of organisations in the UK lack the finances or time to invest sufficiently in training, research by a software company has suggested.

UK manufacturing can fill public sector growth gap but skills shortages remain major barrier to growth

British manufacturing is poised to fill the growth gap as the public sector plays a smaller role in the economy, according to a survey of 300 companies released today.

Time not money is causing learning to falter

Research by e-learning provider SkillSoft has found it is time, not money, that companies are failing to devote enough to when it comes to learning.

A third of NHS staff still don't receive annual appraisal

One third of NHS staff still do not receive an annual appraisal or personal development plan six years after agreeing the Knowledge and Skills Framework, according to Unison.