Bridging the learning opportunities gap caused by automation

When firms automate low-skilled tasks do entry-level employees miss out on vital learning opportunities?

Labour pledges 320,000 green apprenticeships

Ahead of the CBI's annual conference Labour has announced further plans for transitioning to a green economy, while the Conservatives will focus on cutting National Insurance contributions

HRs must be “superheroes” in the future of work

VP and managing director of General Assembly Anand Chopra-McGowan outlined five practical ways HR can tackle the reskilling challenge

How to equip tourism employees with green skills

Employers are training employees in sustainability to help futureproof their businesses against climate change and environmental concerns

Labour pledges free retraining for adults

Labour has promised to widen access to adult education, as research calls for government, employers and individuals to boost reskilling

Lib Dems pledge 'skills wallet' for all adults

The Liberal Democrats are proposing £10,000 for every adult to spend on training in the latest round of workplace-related pledges from the three major parties

Emotional intelligence vital as routine tasks are automated

Both executives and employees recognise that emotional intelligence will be a requisite for organisational success in the years to come

Managers "afraid" of talking about mental health

The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has launched a new guide to help managers have sensitive conversations about mental health at work

Spending Review: Simply too little too late?

Large sums were promised for social care, teaching, policing and the NHS, but the reception has been lukewarm after a decade of cuts and austerity

New technology causing skills gaps and stagnant wages

Researchers urge employers and governments to focus on upskilling and lifelong learning to prepare employees for technological change and automation

Case study: Launching an academy at recruitment firm VHR

When traditional talent pools weren’t really working out, VHR decided to 'grow its own' by training people with no prior industry experience

Workers struggling to be creative and 'think on their feet'

Many feel the ability to improvise would improve their performance at work but don't think their employer's culture supports creativity