Skills

Your leadership strengths and weaknesses

Focusing on your leadership strengths and weaknesses is not a hugely helpful strategy

HR and digital transformation at Vodafone

?At the Unleash World Conference and Expo in Amsterdam, Vodafone's global organisation and people development director shared how the company underwent a rapid digital transformation

Hammond: Management funding to boost productivity

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces increased funding for management programmes to boost productivity, while a new CIPD report points to under-utilisation of skills and productivity

Emotional intelligence undervalued in the workplace

One in four (25%) UK business leaders say that emotional intelligence (EQ) is undervalued in the hiring process, according to research by Robert Half

School-leavers believe apprenticeships are for 'under-achievers'

Misconceptions about apprenticeships are rife among UK students, according to research by Arch Apprentices

Companies pay up to £100,000 to keep EU workers

Nearly six out of 10 (62%) UK companies have paid up to £100,000 since Brexit in extra incentives for EU workers

Employers offering more internships

?Companies are increasing their number of internships and are also likely to make job offers to interns, according to research

Employers make hiring plans amid Brexit pessimism

More employers think economic conditions will get worse (33%) than get better (23%) as a result of Brexit

Employers favour UK-wide immigration system post-Brexit

Most employers would back a national approach to post-Brexit immigration, according to research

The five key skills of an effective executive coach

The most important skills you need to help you achieve a successful outcome, not just for the individual but also their organisation