Six in 10 UK graduates overqualified for their job

Almost six out of 10 (58.8%) UK graduates are working in non-graduate roles, according to a CIPD report

Three-quarters of students work while studying

More than three in four (77%) university students now work to fund their studies, according to research from insurance firm Endsleigh.

Degrees becoming less important for recruiters

UK recruiters believe degrees are only important for jobs that specify the need for one

Gender stereotypes dictating A-level choices

Attracting women to engineering begins long before university

Employers turning to young talent to plug skills gaps

Number of employers who plan to hire more apprentices and school leavers has increased

Technology firms should focus on 'raw talent' rather than experience

Talent that can cross-train: the only way to keep abreast of the rapid rate of change

Development should be embedded into SMEs says CIPD

SMEs should focus on ensuring development is embedded within their organisations, according to a report from the CIPD and JP Morgan.

Half of workers believe they have 'no chance' of career progression

Almost half (48%) of British workers feel they have no chance of career progression in their current role, according to research by strategic consultancy Lansons.

How staff reduction during the downturn is affecting L&D

As a result of difficult economic climates, many organisations have resorted to radically changing their structures. But what challenge does this create for learning.

Marketing and IT skills gaps holding back acquired firms

Newly-acquired firms exhibit the largest skills gaps in marketing and IT management

Parents consider their children 'too clever' for an apprenticeship

Over half of parents say they definitely want their child to go to university