Heinz is reporting an increase in staff engagement following the launch of an innovative training programme.

We take a look at the evolution of e-learning, the fast growth of workplace learning, the legal implications of work-based qualifications, how trade unions are keeping employers committed to learning...

Aon is piloting an apprenticeship scheme within its general insurance division as a solution to recruiting staff with the right skills.

Five new vocational diploma courses have been launched to ensure school leavers are better prepared for work.

If organisations fail to take a sustainable approach to the way they do business, there is every chance they will become endangered species.

How has e-learning evolved since the early days of 'video disks' and 'computer-based training'? Peter Crush delves into the past to see how golden oldies compare with what's on offer today.

Union learning representatives are helping to keep employers committed to training.

Companies are bucking the trend of past recessions by maintaining their training budget spend. But the pressure is on for the L&D function to demonstrate its value to the business.

Training that can be done as part of an employee's normal working day is gaining in popularity - not least because it doesn't have to feel like normal learning.

Nearly two-fifths of staff have had no training in the past year.

By the end of 2010, all qualifications must be registered on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. Sarah Pallett explains how this will affect companies' training programmes.

When performance doesn't improve after training, the problem may not be as simple as course content or a worker's inability to change. More complex factors may be at work.