Getting ahead in the digital race – or even just keeping up – is an issue for many smaller businesses. But without the necessary tech talent it can feel like a losing battle

The public sector has not addressed skills and staffing issues predicted years ago, and now faces a people crisis

The UK needs more than two million digitally skilled workers to reach its potential, according to O2 HRD Ann Pickering

Offering young people quality work experience will help to close the skills gap, according to Samantha Clark, HR director at Accenture

Most employees will come up against challenges that require an element of creativity in finding a solution

The planned apprenticeship levy has divided opinion, according to a survey of large employers by the CIPD

Sometimes HR professionals need to ask themselves why they use a particular process. Rob Briner examines the evidence behind NLP

Do away days actually add any value for the HR function?

How to use neuroscience for learning and development

To thrive long-term, businesses must work to become more sustainable

Allowing employees to learn and gain specialist qualifications while they work is highly beneficial for businesses and staff, according to QHotels group resourcing manager Lisa Redding.

Debating the importance of academic qualifications compared to life experience