Training

Managers should be trained on people skills to avoid harming employee mental health, CIPD says

The CIPD has called for managers to be trained on people skills following research which found poor managers have a negative effect on employee mental health. 

Navigating AI: what support do HR leaders need?

Over the last year, the prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has skyrocketed.

Deliveroo launches career support for delivery workers

Deliveroo will invest £2.5 million into developing riders' vocational skills, with 15,000 given the opportunity to undertake qualification in different industries.

HR lacks training to help struggling neurodivergent staff

Just 23% of HR professionals have had specific neurodiversity training in the last 12 months, according to new research.

What should HR focus on to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day?

Observing International Women’s Day and the theme of #EmbraceEquity this year, HR magazine asked experts what HR should focus on to advance gender inclusivity and equity in the workplace.

Frontline workers’ training still reduced from pandemic

Many frontline workers who had their training reduced or moved online during the pandemic have not seen it recover.

Business leaders need to get back to basics and focus on their people strategies

The HR profession has certainly taken huge strides forward over the past few decades, shifting from what was once referred to as ‘personnel’ and perceived as simply processing sickness absence and...

UK employers slack on whistleblowing training

Many UK firms are exposing themselves to legal risk by failing to give formal training to employees handling whistleblowing concerns.

Cabinet office launches forum for UK resilience strategy

Leaders from public, private and voluntary sectors met on Thursday (2 February) to discuss how to strengthen the UK’s resilience in the face of unpredictable events.

Half of apprenticeship levy funds wasted

Employers have spent just half (56%) of their apprenticeship levy over the past five years, according to new figures.

Government to boost careers advice in schools

The government has announced a new careers programme for primary schools in disadvantaged areas that seeks to strengthen the link between employers and future candidates.

Employee mental health on the up for 2023

Nearly three quarters (70%) of employers believe employee mental health will improve in 2023, according to research from Koa Health.