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

Fiona Deal: At home in the housing sector

Network Homes’ executive director of people and technology dominated the HR Excellence Awards this year for the second time – what's her secret to success?

Employees feel too old for apprenticeships

Many employees would like the opportunity to start an apprenticeship or switch career but are worried they're too old, according to Jobrapido

Lack of upskilling opportunities risks "populist time bomb"

?UK workers are given the fewest opportunities to upskill of all nationalities, according to PwC research

Government Spending Review: Further education, police recruitment and NHS training investment announced

As Sajid Javid declares an end to austerity, HR experts take a look at the main announcements affecting the function