Matthew Taylor: All jobs should become 'learning jobs'

A panel at the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) Progression in Employment conference discussed the challenges facing people in low-skilled and low-paid employment

People with learning disabilities held back by bureaucracy

People with learning disabilities can offer unique skills to employers but are held back by bureaucratic policies and attitudes, according to Sally Butcher, managing director of social enterprise...

What should HR hope for from the next government?

The race for number 10 continues to heat up but, regardless of who wins in the polls, there are certain priorities employers and education providers are hoping for

HRD's pocket guide to... product management

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

UK employers urged to upskill workers

?As businesses around the world race to upskill their workforces, City & Guilds Group warns that UK employers risk being left behind

Lib Dem manifesto: What HR needs to know

With just three weeks to go until the UK heads to the polls, here's the latest employment and HR-related policies from the Liberal Democrats

Age is just a number – it’s the foundation building that matters

A foundation of attitude, confidence, competence and knowledge will ensure you're judged on your abilities rather than on age or length of service

Bridging the learning opportunities gap caused by automation

When firms automate low-skilled tasks do entry-level employees miss out on vital learning opportunities?

Losing employees to a rival company can have an upside

While losing a valuable employee to competition shouldn't be celebrated, it does provide an opportunity for innovation and collaboration

HRs must be “superheroes” in the future of work

VP and managing director of General Assembly Anand Chopra-McGowan outlined five practical ways HR can tackle the reskilling challenge

How to equip tourism employees with green skills

Employers are training employees in sustainability to help futureproof their businesses against climate change and environmental concerns

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