Code launched to ensure 'fair, open and high-quality' internships

The CIPD and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have launched the Government’s Common Best Practice Code for High-Quality Internships.

Building organisational development capability: swimming and flying

With the closure of the News of the World last week – and the media attention - yet another deeply shocking scandal rocks the corporate world with repercussions and retributions extending to the...

Croydon Council implements online system to manage its organisational structure

Croydon Council has launched an online system to manage the organisational structure of more than 10,000 members of staff.

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Education system needs to focus on preparing students for work, according to Centre for Social Justice report

Poor work attitudes among the long-term unemployed are the major barrier to tackling Britain’s jobless crisis, according to a new report from not-for-profit think tank the Centre for Social Justice.

LOCOG appoints customer service training provider for London 2012 Olympic Games

LOCOG (the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) has appointed People 1st to develop its customer service training programme for London 2012.

MPs are set to take part in work experience placements in SMEs as part of FPB initiative

MPs across the UK are set to learn about the realities of running a small business through work experience placements this summer.

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Coca-Cola Enterprises engages with school students with launch of an on-site education centre

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) yesterday launched a £750,000 education centre at its Sidcup site in Kent.

Kent County Council pledges to raise awareness around apprenticeships

Kent County Council has launched plans to boost the number of apprentices over the next four years and increase awareness among young people of apprenticeships as a viable career choice.

What is required from the modern manager?

The expression 'control freak' has become horribly overused. There is one context, however, in which it remains an entirely appropriate term of abuse, and that is in the workplace, with those diehards...

Can HR add value to the customer experience?

There is no question that today’s customer demands more for less, high quality, great value, transparency, integrity and trust from the companies they deal with. This effectively means that, as a...

Employers sign up to embed vocational qualifications into their business strategy

Some of the UK’s largest employers have joined a nationwide campaign to embed vocational qualifications (VQs) and learning into the future of British businesses.

Benchmarking can help improve learning and development initiatives

With the current economic climate putting pressure on budgets and time, learning and development (L&D) professionals are facing increasing challenges to drive efficiency and improve business...