BBC piloting 'BBC Qualifications' for staff throughout the production industry

The BBC publicly unveiled its state-of-the-art training Academy last night, complete with a mission to launch its own qualifications, and to train not just BBC employees, but employees in the rest of...

The year ahead: Keep up with learning in 2010

As we speed towards a new decade, what changes can we expect to see in how learning at work is experienced and delivered? And possibly more importantly, how can we demonstrate the real business impact...

Candidates still lack the vocational qualifications and practical skills employers need

Despite the current unemployment rates, UK employers are still struggling to find good candidates with the appropriate hands-on skills, research reveals.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach becomes the 20,000th employer to sign the Skills Pledge

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has become the 20,000th employer to sign the Skills Pledge, meaning more than seven million employees are now benefiting from new training opportunities and a culture change...

Elements - The Facilitator's Development Programme

For all professionals whose work involves helping groups improve their processes and effectiveness. This programme develops your intervention and relationship skills. It will increase your confidence...

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E.on develops David Ulrich's business partnering model

E.on UK has launched a development centre to help its HR team implement the business partner model by David Ulrich (pictured) in the business.

L&D Case Study: Costain - Building a model project manager

Costain's project management academy was set up to span nine career stages. But its first step was to build up a model of what a 'good' project manager looks like.

E-process provides the discipline for a joined-up approach to learning

The key to linking L&D to organisational effectiveness is linking the elements and people involved in it. But how do you build a framework for success?

Skills Strategy will further weaken employers' role in identifying skills needs, says CIPD

The new Skills Strategy promises yet more quangos that will further marginalise employers in the skills system, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

CMI calls for managers to raise their game

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has met with representatives from the three main political parties to launch its Management Manifesto, a call for business and Government to make the...

Charity launches scheme to make vulnerable young people more employable

Action for Children today introduces an innovative employment scheme aimed at raising the aspirations of vulnerable young people and helping them find work at a time when youth unemployment is at an...

CBI calls for reform of adult skills training funding

The CBI urges the Government to reform the funding of adult skills and training support, to increase UK competitiveness and help people find and hold onto jobs during the recession.