More than two thirds of the organisations fail to evaluate their training schemes. In order to boost a performance companies must implement evaluation processes that are aligned with business strategy.
John McGurk, the CIPD’s advisor for learning and talent, said: “Without any sort of evaluation, an organisation’s coaching initiatives are left vulnerable to both financial [...]

ILX Group plc, the global software company has announced the launch of a new e-Learning course leading to the ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing.
ILX’s multimedia course has been designed for companies and individuals alike and leads to the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing. The certificate is the next level [...]

“Do you think it’s damaging to HR professionals to describe the profession as caring?”
CIPD members were polled last week on this question. As of 29th July, the site showed 1,437 responses, the results being; 36.74% Yes, 58.25% No and 5.01% Don’t know
On the basis of this sample, which is substantial enough to be statistically reliable, it seems that [...]

The announcement by the government that it is scrapping the traditional retirement age of 65 means that businesses are facing up to dealing with first multi-generational workforce.
There are now four generations working side by side according to research by Steelcase, the global leader in workspace design and office interiors.
The four generations are: Traditionalists (born before [...]

Workplaces should collaborate with secondary schools and universities to ensure young people are getting the training they need for the future, according to one expert.
A recent report by Capita Learning & Development revealed that more than two-thirds of managers think poor staff skills will be the biggest problem during the economic downturn.
This is not surprising [...]

Workplaces should collaborate with secondary schools and universities to ensure young people are getting the training they need for the future, according to one expert.
A recent report by Capita Learning & Development revealed that more than two-thirds of managers think poor staff skills will be the biggest problem during the economic downturn.
This is not surprising [...]

Prizes have been awarded to eight aspiring female accountants who passed highly in industry exams taken last month.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) awarded prizes in the in the International Subject Order of Merit to ten of the brightest candidates, who are all training with top UK and international firms.
Over 3,800 [...]

Prizes have been awarded to eight aspiring female accountants who passed highly in industry exams taken last month.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) awarded prizes in the in the International Subject Order of Merit to ten of the brightest candidates, who are all training with top UK and international firms.
Over 3,800 [...]

Bosses, employees and the government must work together to develop skills and make the UK one of the top countries in the world, a new report has said.
Ambition 2020 was published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and revealed that more employers are now providing training for their workers, with over 60 [...]

Bosses, employees and the government must work together to develop skills and make the UK one of the top countries in the world, a new report has said.
Ambition 2020 was published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and revealed that more employers are now providing training for their workers, with over 60 [...]