Training

CIPD and Mind launch mental health guide for managers

?The CIPD and Mind have published a revised mental health guide for managers to improve support for those experiencing stress and mental health issues at work

New finance hires struggle to get up to speed

UK firms wait more than five months on average for new finance joiners to get up to speed, according to research by Robert Half

Veterans not able to reach full potential

Veterans are often paired with jobs that don't let them reach their full potential, the Institute of Leadership and Management has found

Apprenticeship starts drop by 28%

?The number of apprenticeship starts has dropped significantly since last year, calling into question the effectiveness of the apprenticeship levy

Half believe government apprenticeship target won't be hit

Managers and the public back the apprenticeship levy but there are concerns around the number of apprentice starts

Apprenticeship levy transfer: HR community reaction

The HR community has reacted to an announcement that levy payers will be allowed to transfer funds to other organisations

Apprenticeship levy fails to add value to training

Half (53%) of employers paying the apprenticeship levy would like to see it replaced with a training levy

The role of HR in safeguarding and child protection

HR can take the lead in deciding whether safeguarding provisions for vulnerable groups are fit for purpose

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

Better evaluation of L&D needed

Just 7% of L&D professionals evaluate the impact of their initiatives on the wider business or society, CIPD’s annual L&D Survey has found.

How can HR use neuroscience?

Neuroscience is a subject many organisations are wary of discussing, despite them probably using its techniques and ideas.

Learning and Development Case Study: Heinz - A training scheme full of beans

After identifying the need to shift its training from external suppliers to an internal programme, Heinz set up Learning Bitez, covering skills from Outlook to can-making.