Wates Group launches website to teach young people about careers in construction

The Waters Group has developed a teaching resource to help students between the ages of 14 and 19 who are hoping to pursue a career in construction.

Councils in Clyde Valley collaborate on online staff learning for 100,000 employees

Eight Scottish councils have joined forces to create an e-learning platform for more than 100,000 staff.

HR's must convince the CEO training matters

A few weeks is all it takes to launch a cost-effective on-the-job staff development programme - but the challenge for HR is to convince the CEO that training does matter, according to one industry...

What business leaders could learn from Obama

Let's take a moment and consider America in particular where America was before President Obama. It was a nation that seemed to have gone out of its way to be unpopular and alienate the world. Other...

Business leaders in Cornwall and Scilly Isles given funds to boost leadership performance

Business leaders in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are about to embark on a 5 million programme to boost leadership performance in their companies.

G4S Events staff graduate in crowd safety management

Staff at G4S Events have completed a foundation degree in crowd safety management.

Open University introduces online leadership development course for construction sector

The Open University has launched an online course to develop leadership in the construction industry.

University introduces online training on equality and diversity for staff

The University of Abertay in Dundee is implementing a number of e-learning courses to increase staff awareness of equality and diversity issues.

Co-operative Group launches new student work placement programme

The Co-operative Group has joined forces with the National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) to develop a new student work placement programme.

Canary Wharf Group introduces skills development training for new team leaders

Canary Wharf Group has launched a skills development programme for newly-appointed team leaders to enhance their management skills.

B&Q to boost sales skills of 4,000 shop-floor staff with launch of training academy

B&Q has launched a training academy for its showroom staff to boost their sales skills.

Cineworld Cinemas steps up its training to improve managers' HR skills

Cineworld Cinemas has launched a training initiative for line managers to improve their skills in recruitment, training, motivation and retention.