Collaboration: Learn from an organisation in the same sector as your own

Where better to learn than from an organisation that's in the same business? Companies are beginning to see the value in sharing information and ways of doing things. Peter Crush reports.

Jobseekers blame education system for not providing them with the skills for work

More than half of jobseekers in the UK blame their school education for not preparing them properly for a career.

Young people have misconceptions about apprenticeships and are unsure how to apply for them

Employers have been warned they must change young people's perceptions of apprenticeships as 25% of 15-17 year olds still associate them with practical trades and more than a third have no idea how to...

Army scraps plans for new training centre

Despite a record number of new recruits this year, the army has scrapped plans to build a new training centre in Barry Buddon.

College course helps staff threatened with redundancy

City and Islington College has launched a training initiative to support people under notice of redundancy.

Government funds for training initiatives aren't keeping up with employer demand

Government training funds are drying up, meaning employers will struggle to invest in their staff, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Cost-cutting on leadership development is counterproductive

There could be a leadership vacuum because many organisations are failing to develop the next generation of senior executives.

Call on Government to support companies in improving employees' skills

Employers' commitment to training is fading despite staff enthusiasm for learning new skills and industry leaders are calling for more government support on skills development.

Careers take an alternative path

New graduates are now likely to look for safe public-sector careers or even set up on their own.

Managers want to invest in skills but call on help from Government

More than eight out of 10 managers in the UK (85%) think the Government should provide tax breaks for investment in the skills of their workforce.

2,000 Wincanton staff attain NVQ level 3 in Driving Goods Vehicles

More than 2,000 members of staff at Wincanton have completed level 3 NVQ qualifications.

Paula Watch: Can studying Human Resource Management prepare you for Sir Alan?

The current success of Paula Jones on the Apprentice has certainly raised the profile of Human Resources professionals. Paula completed an MA in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management at...