Case study: Learning and development at HLM Architects

Technical people can lack soft skills, so architectural firm HLM created a L&D strategy that mixes both

Skills shortages still a top concern, finds CBI

The annual survey found once again that skills gaps were the most cited threat to competitiveness, with this a growing threat

Employers responsible for preparing staff for later life

Employees now need to reskill faster and more times in their lives, while working in long-term care will be well suited to older staff

Automation skills should be "major focus" for HR

More than half of employers are already automating business processes, so HR must keep up

Digital revolution must be inclusive, says BITC

Digital transformation offers significant opportunity, but BITC calls on businesses to prevent inequality

Focus on ‘humanlike’ skills to mitigate impact of automation

A panel at the CBI annual conference was positive that automation doesn't have to make humans obsolete

Closing the skills gap – the recurring challenge

Brexit will only make skills shortages worse. How can business, education and government solve things?

Flexible visas could address regional skills shortages

The government could attempt to limit Brexit's damage to the economy by adopting 'regional visas'

Closing the skills gap – the recurring challenge

Britain suffers from stubborn skills shortages, which Brexit will only make worse. So how can business, education and government work together to solve things?

Coca-Cola European Partners' work with Kinlochleven High School: both sides

Teacher Jillian Clark and CCEP’s senior education programme manager, Bill Muirhead, reflect on the role business can play in supporting young people

Young people misinformed about skills required to progress

What young people think they should be doing to grow their careers is at odds with employer expectations

Workplace digital tools stressful and confusing to use

The UK was found to be the most pessimistic country in terms of workers' digital confidence