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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

Action for Children today introduces an innovative employment scheme aimed at raising the aspirations of vulnerable young people and helping them find work at a time when youth unemployment is at an...

This week HR directors are being urged to ask how they can improve the customer interaction skills of staff, as the Institute of Customer Service launches National Customer Service Week (6-11 October)...

The Government announced a 60 million boost to skills in the Budget today.

Letting firms award nationally-recognised qualifications has brought elitist critics out in force.

Why HR is to blame for poor skills delivery