The importance of strong apprenticeship schemes

Apprenticeships are lauded by politicians and businesses alike, but should a company that's never had a scheme consider this?

Adnams' HRD: junior talent should be encouraged to aim high

Junior talent should be encouraged to aim high, Karen Hester, chief operating officer and HR director at brewer and distiller Adnams, told HR magazine.

Cridland calls for careers advice overhaul

CBI director-general John Cridland has called for an overhaul of careers advice in schools, with a focus on face-to-face, quality advice.

Digital training should be for all, says TalkTalk HRD

All companies could benefit from rolling out digital training to every employee, group HR director at TalkTalk Nigel Sullivan has told HR magazine.

Manufacturing jobs under threat from automation

Almost half (43%) of manufacturing firms expect automation will replace at least 5% of their workforce over the next 12 months, according to research by professional services firm Grant Thornton.

Young people reject part-time work to study

Young people are shunning Saturday jobs to focus purely on their studies, a report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has revealed.

Greater visibility for financial sector apprenticeships needed, says RSA

More needs to be done to raise the visibility of apprenticeships in the financial services and insurance sectors, insurance firm RSA told HR magazine.

Career progression top priority for millennials

Ninety-one per cent of millennial professionals say career progression is a top priority when considering a new job, research by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters has found.

E-learning: don't forget to support staff

Companies should take care to properly support employees when embracing e-learning initiatives, development consultant at Mothercare Jo Brosnan told HR magazine.

Management training can help with intergenerational problems

Comprehensive management training can help organisations deal with any issues around intergenerational conflict, according to Markerstudy Group director of HR and talent development Tanya...

Skills gaps: Shift towards employer collaboration

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has reported good “momentum” on its Industrial Partnership initiative, launched last autumn.

Line managers must be recognised for developing talent

Line managers must be recognised and rewarded for developing talent and addressing underperformance, Christoph Williams, Sony Europe’s strategic content senior manager for leadership, learning, talent...