National Trust launches apprenticeship scheme in traditional building skills

The National Trust has created a new apprenticeship scheme in a bid to tackle what it views as a 'severe building skills shortage' in the heritage sector.

Allow employees 15 minutes of their working week to seek advice and manage their finances

The current economic climate has seen companies examine their finances and address how best to achieve maximum efficiency. An important but often overlooked aspect of doing so is supporting the...

How to encourage strong leadership while clamping down on workplace bullies

Workplace bullying is on the increase. Examples of extreme cases can be found in the media every week, with line managers frequently standing accused as the main culprits. The whole issue of bullying,...

E-learning has opened the door to a new way of education for all ages and skillsets

As the age-old phrase suggests, 'you learn something new every day'. But to many the word 'learning' paints a picture of a school classroom, chalk scraping over the blackboard and examination halls...

Barnardo's introduces online training and online meetings to reduce travelling time and cut costs

Barnardo's has replaced half of its face-to-face training with online meetings, saving time and money.

Academy training service launched for Devon & Cornwall Constabulary officers

Devon & Cornwall Constabulary has launched an academy training service to improve the operational effectiveness of officers while also reducing the amount of time they need to spend in the classroom.

Hewlett-Packard signs deal with University of Portsmouth to train 'black belt' change champions

Hewlett-Packard has enlisted the help of academics to train its senior managers to make the company more responsive and efficient.

AXA study will look at the impact of financial education in the workplace

AXA today launches a six-month study to assess the impact financial education in the workplace could have on the financial wealth and health of the nation.

Ashridge report highlights organisational failings in leadership development and internal comms

New research published by Ashridge Business School shows organisations are failing to provide effective leadership development, internal communications and virtual working practices.

The Prince's Trust competition puts employees' business acumen and creativity to the test

The Prince's Trust is launching a competition designed to help bring out the undiscovered skills of employees up and down the country, while also helping the charity to raise money to help young...

National Learning at Work Week: McDonald's Restaurants

Father-of-one Paul Edmonds has worked at McDonald's restaurants for the past 20 years, during which he has always jumped at the many opportunities available to him.

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New hybrid vehicle manufacturing training programme is launched for Toyota staff

Toyota has introduced a new training programme to accompany the production of the Toyota Auris Hybrid.