Canary Wharf Group introduces skills development training for new team leaders

Canary Wharf Group has launched a skills development programme for newly-appointed team leaders to enhance their management skills.

HR magazine's learning and development special

We take a look at the evolution of e-learning, the fast growth of workplace learning, the legal implications of work-based qualifications, how trade unions are keeping employers committed to learning...

Great leaders key to NHS success in cost cutting future

The NHS needs to focus on building great leaders at all levels in the organisation if it is to reduce the impact on patient care of cost cuts of up 10 billion.

Paula Watch: Can studying Human Resource Management prepare you for Sir Alan?

The current success of Paula Jones on the Apprentice has certainly raised the profile of Human Resources professionals. Paula completed an MA in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management at...

Staff want more responsibility but managers dont trust them

Nearly half (43%) of employees would like more responsibility in their current role, but a fifth of managers do not trust their staff to deliver.

Managers: coaching takes too much time

More than two fifths (42%) of managers in the UK and Ireland find coaching employees to be too time-consuming.

Fewer women reach the top

Women will not outnumber men in the boardroom until 2081, if current levels of representation continue.

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UK business leaders get vote of confidence from HR professionals

Business leaders in multinational organisations are the most ill-prepared to do their jobs while leaders of UK companies are best-equipped to weather the economic downturn.

Employers need major rethink of sales skills training

Sales staff can no longer survive on being 'brash'. Successful recruits will be those who have real customer empathy.

Global Workplace Solutions - Going for gold, silver or bronze

Global Workplace Solutions' talent management programme to create technically-capable and customer-focused facilities managers was so effective its remit is widening.

Firms to be encouraged to provide staff with prayer space

<p>A campaign to encourage employers to provide prayer rooms to meet the religious needs of employees is launched today by St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace.</p> <p>The campaign is...

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Home secretary stands firm as police vote for right to strike

<p>The home secretary has warned police officers they will gain little from striking.</p><p>The reaction comes as news that the Police Federation union will lobby the Government for the right to...

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