The armed forces have proved a useful source of recruits and trainees for the difficult-to-fill technical roles in companies that run the complex UK rail network.

The BBC is to launch a new e-learning scheme to rapidly develop its e-learning content and resources.

Although 71% of employers rate staff with vocational qualifications as essential in improving the competitiveness of their business, only 29% of adults declare their training on CVs.

B&Q has launched a diversity-friendly apprenticeship scheme and 150 employees have already signed up.

Women are twice as likely as men to have learned new skills because of the recession.

HR departments in the Civil Service have joined forces with permanent secretaries and Government to develop leaders and future leaders and deliver better services.

Nationwide Building Society is today celebrating a double achievement by signing the Mindful Employer charter for being positive about mental health and attaining Gold status from Investors in People.

Business coaching is on the rise across the globe, becoming a 'global phenomenon', according to Frank Besser Consulting.

The British Red Cross has a launched a training scheme for senior managers to improve their coaching skills as part of a new focus on learning and development.

In a bid to fight recession 80% of directors say their organisations have maintained or increased their training budgets over the past six months.

Improved customer service could haul businesses out of recession, says Institute of Customer Service boss Jo Causon. And it's a great chance for HR to make its mark on staff training.

Adding 360-degree feedback to its performance management process gives Wyeth Consumer Healthcare insight into how staff achieve as well as what they achieve.