Half of employers offer no work experience

Just over half (52%) of companies currently offer no work experience, despite 76% quoting a lack of experience as the primary reason young people are unprepared for employment, according to a report...

Learning to speak like a digital native

We live in a digital economy, but do your leaders have the skills to make the most of it? Find out how HR can close the digital divide.

Britain's 'talent mismatch' among worst in Europe, says Hays report

Skills gaps in high-skilled industries such as engineering and IT are threatening the UK's economic growth, according to a report by professional recruiters Hays.

Military cutbacks a chance for companies to gain skills, says Bureau Veritas HRD

Cuts in the armed forces present an opportunity for employers to gain skills in areas such as engineering and mechanics, according to Bureau Veritas HR director for north-west Europe Helen Cunningham....

Women to take two-thirds of high-skilled roles over next six years

An increase in the gap between women's and men's qualifications will see women take two-thirds of high-skilled jobs across the next six years, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills...

Jaguar Land Rover supports Invictus Games

Staff at Jaguar Land Rover are relishing the chance to volunteer at the Invictus Games this month, according to HR director Simon Lenton.

Young people have 'appetite' for STEM skills, says TCS HRD

Young people are interested in learning STEM subjects but don't always have the opportunities to, according to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) UK & Ireland HR director Nupur Singh Mallick.

CIPD calls for 'holistic' approach to youth unemployment

Employers, policymakers and education providers should form closer ties to take positive steps on youth unemployment, according to a report by the CIPD.

Earning and learning improves youth employment prospects, says study

Countries where a large number of those in education also work have lower levels of unemployment, a report by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills suggests.

Employers have "forgotten" how to recruit young people, says UKCES CEO

Many businesses are no longer ready hire and develop young people, UK Commission for Employment and Skills chief executive Michael Davis said yesterday.

Ignorance over careers in science contributing to skills shortage

Confusion over the careers open to science graduates is contributing to the UK’s skills shortage in STEM industries, according to a panel of STEM leaders and academics.

Young, 'hidden' talent could help plug skills gap, says O2 HRD

A report from the Local Government Association (LGA) suggests that almost a third of workers could be underemployed by 2018.