Making diversity training effective

While there may not be a magic bullet to ensure we all get along, effective diversity training can help

How Bauer Media is raising the apprenticeship standard

After struggling to find job candidates with the right skills, Bauer took matters into its own hands

Is the apprenticeship levy the end for grad programmes?

Apprenticeships can provide the training that has been used to smooth over graduates' rough edges

L&D professionals have an important contribution

Learning and development professionals have an important contribution to make in this new and difficult climate

The case for curiosity

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” Albert Einstein

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Returnships, coming to a business near you

The government has pledged £5 million for 'returnships' aimed mainly at getting women back to work

Operational and reputational risk top CEOs’ concerns lists

?This is a marked difference from last year, when neither category made the list

Measure ROI on L&D programmes

Speaking at the CIPD L&D Show, EDF's Darren Gleave explained the importance of measuring ROI

Apprentices lacking support from line managers

A quarter of firms have never considered taking on an apprentice

Case study: WHSmith's approach to mental health

High street stalwart WHSmith wanted to mark its 225th anniversary with a project with a difference

UK employees want better management

Workers feel out of their depth and aren't sure what is expected of them. Many believe they are under-skilled

Is your training capability Old Kent Road or Mayfair?

While sexy mega projects get swift sign-off, training gets a ‘lunchtime facilitation session’. It’s time for a radical change

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