English education lags behind other countries

As GCSE students receive their results, the Education Policy Institute warns English pupils are falling behind on maths and language skills

A young worker's view: How it feels to graduate in 2017

In a tough jobs market, graduates can end up feeling that getting work experience and starting their careers is a catch-22 scenario

Immigration boosts innovations in tech sector

In both the US and UK demand for tech talent is high, but immigration law in both countries is still uncertain

Brexit risks FTSE 100 director brain drain

148 of the 1,069 directors at FTSE 100-listed companies are from an EU member state

We need the apprenticeship levy to improve engineering skills

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

STEM firms should engage with children to solve skills shortage

Campaigns to encourage more people, especially women, into STEM fields should start in the classroom

SME view: Why we hire apprentices

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

Conservative manifesto pledges national training scheme

What does the Conservatives' 2017 manifesto mean for HR?

Baby Boomers at higher risk of job automation

Younger people are substantially more likely to choose roles at lower risk of automation

Parents see boys as more suited to tech roles

Gender bias was also found in parents’ views of what constitutes useful skills for their children

Poor digital literacy affecting public sector

Most senior public sector HR leaders think a lack of skills is affecting their organisation