For our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most interesting HR happenings over the last year

With a dose of innovation there is a way to reverse the fall in apprenticeship numbers

Levy confusion and costs may be behind the decline, but the drop could be temporary while firms clear out old, poor quality apprenticeships

Recommendations for what businesses and the government can do to help employers realise the levy’s potential

Think carefully about your needs, recruitment methods, the interview process, and qualifications

Employers feel more must be done to engage them with the levy

The UK has a huge technical skills gap. Could changing our education system fill the void?

Given the huge opportunity the levy presents to make up the talent shortfall it is vital the government progresses it

Apprenticeships are incredibly important, but poorly thought-through policy has the potential to be counter-productive

Taking on apprentices has allowed Tiger Cardiff to fill skills and knowledge gaps

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