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.

EasyJet adopts a blended approach to training

EasyJet plans to recruit 750 members of cabin crew over the next year and will launch a new induction programme for all new entrants.

Line managers are more likely than HR to organise training

Employees believe they are receiving less training initiated by HR and more instigated by their line manager.

L&D case study: Sainsbury's

The processes involved in re-applying for Investors in People accreditation flagged up that some of Sainsbury's longstanding people policies would benefit from a rethink.

Everyone gains from volunteering

Voluntary community work stretches employees in ways that benefit their employers too.

Training proves a smash hit at theatre group

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres has completed an interactive training scheme for its technical deputy heads of department.

1,000 apprenticeships promised for public sector

Skills secretary John Denham has pledged to double the number of apprentices in the public sector.

100 million training fund to reskill redundancy victims

The Government has announced it will invest 100 million into helping people who have been made redundant to return to work.

Don't cut training say top businessmen

Top business leaders and union representatives have written to national newspapers warning employers not to slash their training budgets during the downturn.

GBP 350 million training fund boost for SMEs

Skills secretary John Denham has pledged 350 million of government funds to help small businesses train their staff.

Third sector to get new skills body

<p>The Government is to inject 2.5 million into a new skills body for the third sector to open thousands of learning and development opportunities to staff who work or volunteer in charities across...

Spotting the true and the feigned confident leader

HR professionals often think coaching is something that is done at the lower level of the corporate ladder. But coaching is essential at all levels to make sure organisations get the best out of all...