How staff reduction during the downturn is affecting L&D

As a result of difficult economic climates, many organisations have resorted to radically changing their structures. But what challenge does this create for learning.

RBS CEO: Apprentices need right attitude more than skills

Apprentices having the right attitude towards work is more important than skills, according to Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) chief executive Ross McEwan.

Skills most important component of CV

Skills, work experience and personal attributes on a CV are more important to managers than qualifications, according to research by Conference Genie.

CBI warns of 'skills emergency'

The UK must strengthen its education and skills systems to avoid being outpaced by international competitors, according to a survey from the CBI and Pearson.

Budget 2015: Government urged to focus on skills and productivity

The first all-Conservative budget since 1996 contained several surprises, such as a cut in corporation tax and a proposed change to Sunday trading laws. Businesses are now exploring exactly what these...

Hot topic: skilled workers migration cap

After the government’s immigration cap for non-EU skilled workers was hit for the first time in June there have been proposals to raise the qualifying salary thresholds for migrants, to introduce a...

UK 'needs robust framework for soft skills'

The UK needs a robust framework to better recognise and promote soft skills, according to a report commissioned by McDonald’s UK.

Skills shortages changing CEO talent strategies

Increasing concern over skills shortages are forcing CEOs to rethink their hiring and talent strategies, according to PwC's annual global CEO survey.

Employers urged to upskill employees for sustainability

Business should be upskilling current employees to deal with "urgent" sustainability challenges, according to Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) executive director of policy...

CMI: Immigration focus misaligned with business leaders' priorities

Political parties' preoccupation with immigration in the run-up to next year's election is at odds with the issues business leaders would like to see widely discussed, according to a report by the...

Falling down the skills black hole

Is the UK missing the skills it needs to sustain economic recovery? HR magazine explores the role of business and HR in averting disaster.

Party leaders set out manifesto for business

Yesterday's CBI conference gave the world of business and employment a rare opportunity to see all three party leaders speak on the same stage.