Boosting skills essential for tackling joblessness and wellbeing, says OECD

The low-skilled are more likely than others to be unemployed, have bad health and earn much less, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Apprenticeships put at risk by reform proposals, say training providers

Government proposals on the funding reforms for apprenticeships will not deliver the improvements the scheme needs, according to the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP).

Firms have 'fear factor' when employing disabled graduates, says CEO

The number of disabled graduates securing jobs straight out of university is "not good enough", according to the CEO of disability consulting firm MyPlusConsulting.

Entrepreneurial spirit in Birmingham

Since launching his first bar in 2006, Matt Scriven's Birmingham based venue chain has gone from strength to strength. He tells HR about the issues he's come across as his business has expanded.

Top Employers for Working Families: Wales & West Housing

Winners of the prestigious Top Employers for Working Families awards 2013 were announced this week.

Large employers must assist SMEs to help young people

In June, I wrote about how our young people face a range of barriers to entry to the workplace – the biggest of which is arguably the ‘Death of the Saturday Job’.

HR Lunchtime Debate: What you need to know to train tomorrow’s leaders

On Tuesday, 24 September, HR magazine will host a live TV web debate, bringing together experts to discuss what the future of learning looks like for leadership development.

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UK's largest food and grocery employers unite to tackle youth unemployment

More than 150 businesses from the food and grocery industry are offering 15,000 young people "valuable" skills training, as part of a campaign launched this week.

Employers must be aware of change in school leaving age, say business leaders

Business leaders have said more needs to be done to raise awareness for employers about the change in the school leaving age and ensure young people are informed about their options.

Surge in young people applying to apprenticeship schemes

Online apprenticeship applications have increased by a third in the past year, according to the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS).

The business case for green skills

Environment is now (rightly so) a strategic issue for all businesses, but that does not mean that it is universally understood.

Mentoring can help inspire the 'lost' generation

Youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, with around 973,000 16-24 year olds currently not in education, training or employment, according to the latest figures from the Office for National...