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Many high-potential programmes not fit for purpose, CEB says

High-potential programmes are failing and putting organisations at risk of losing top talent, member-based advisory company CEB has warned.

Many high-potential programmes not fit for purpose, CEB says

High-potential programmes are failing and putting organisations at risk of losing top talent, member-based advisory company CEB has warned.

Miliband urges focus on digital skills among young people

Labour leader, Ed Miliband, has warned Britain must address the lack of young talent in the technology and digital skills sector.

The future of business education is ‘blended learning’, experts agree

The future of business education is blended learning, a panel of expert thinkers agreed yesterday.

Organisations ill-prepared for future workforce ‘longevity’, says Gratton

Longer life expectancy of workers is one of the most important issues organisations will face in future, but they are not ready for it, London Business School professor Lynda Gratton said yesterday.

RSA CEO calls for ‘framework’ for ‘robust employee engagement’

Organisations should form an “alliance” to help companies achieve “robust employee engagement” and be badged a “Good Employer”, Royal Society of Arts (RSA) chief executive Matthew Taylor said last...

Vocational skills 'more valuable' than academic qualifications, say employers

Employers are increasingly placing greater value on vocational skills than academic qualifications, a study has found.

HSBC boss criticises bank as 'too pale and male'

The head of HSBC has called for a change in its workplace practices and culture, claiming the banking giant is "too pale and male for our own good".

CIPD 2013: 'Phoney' war for talent is over, says Barclays head of early careers

Barclays' head of early careers, Mike Thompson (pictured), has urged businesses to end the war for talent and instead focus on creating an "inclusive culture" where young people want to work.

CIPD 2013: Listening to employee voice the best guard against reputational risk, says Nita Clarke

Listening to employee voice is the best way for organisations to guard against reputational risk, Nita Clarke, co-chair of the Government’s Engage for Success taskforce, said yesterday.

More women in Britain’s boardrooms than ever before, Cranfield research finds

Women now account for 19% of FTSE 100 and 15% of FTSE 250 board positions, a report from Cranfield School of Management has found.

Half of HR professionals think the traditional employee survey is dead

Just over half of HR professionals (53%) think that the traditional employee survey is dead, according to research from Silverman Research and HR magazine.

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