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News

Fast-track plan for quality social workers

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The new ‘Frontline’ fast-track training scheme for social workers will bring quality graduates into the profession and improve standards, the government has claimed. Funding for a pilot for 100 trainees…

Centre to train cyber security’s ‘next generation’

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A new Oxford University centre will train the next generation of cyber security researchers. David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announced today that Oxford would receive £3.65m to establish…

John Lewis to launch degree level qualification

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John Lewis has today announced plans to further develop its internal vocational qualifications programme through the ‘University of John Lewis’, a range of work-based qualifications designed to offer all Partners…

66% of employees seek training outside of work to advance their careers

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But nearly half the workforce is doing this in order to move to a competitor. Two thirds (66%) of employees are opting to look for additional education or training outside…

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Supplier News

Carillion chooses eLearning to equip 9,000 staff with soft skills

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Carillion, a leading integrated support services company, has introduced 53 eLearning courses from interactive training specialist Engage in Learning, to equip 9,000 of its UK staff with the soft skills…

The Chartered Institute of Marketing launches national mentoring scheme

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The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has this week launched a national mentoring network, bringing together some of the industry’s most experienced marketing professionals with junior marketers. The UK wide…

Serco staff set to inspire young people

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Serco staff will from this month be visiting schools and colleges up and down the country to share their work experiences and help inspire young people to think about their…

Video Arts appoints head of bespoke e-learning

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Video Arts, the world’s leading provider of video-based learning content, has appointed Colin Burgess to the newly-created position of Content Development Consultant. In his new role, he will oversee the…

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Analysis

Lynne Atkin: Improving the Journey from School to the Workplace

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I was pleased to read the report out this week from ICM Research for the National Apprenticeship Service which shows businesses are realising the benefits that apprenticeships can offer. The…

Kevin Dunkeld: Connecting people and business in a sustainable way

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What can one company do to connect people and business across the globe in a sustainable way? Bringing the possibility of greater prosperity by extending trade to the world’s markets…

Simon Price: Our Future is Safe in their Hands

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As millions of young people start their first term of the year at university, few will have thought beyond their studies and considered the need to develop their employability or…

Stephen Archer: From Good to Great to Exceptional

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The nation was excited, proud, enraptured and warmed by the whole Olympic experience. The Olympic ‘moment’ for Great Britain will be written about for years to come. But what is…

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Blogs

Rachael Fidler: Traineeships – will they fly or fail?

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By Rachael Fidler, founder of HTP Training, Southern England’s top training provider From September this year 16 to 24-year-olds are to be offered work experience, lessons in English and maths,…

Maggie Owens: Shiny, happy people – train to retain

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Maggie Owens, Managing Director HR Services, Southern & Central Europe & Talent Management, EMEA How much did you spend last time you bought a new car? I’m willing to bet…

Adriana Karaboutis: The Evolving Workforce

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Dell and Intel explored the link between productivity and technology along with other IT trends as part of The Evolving Workforce project. Did you know that 83% of global workers…

Anthony Cooper: Olympic legacy: UK corporate culture’s clean bill of health

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Anthony Cooper, managing director of business intelligence company Pearlfinders, discusses how the Olympics has left UK corporate culture at its fittest There has been a great deal of recent speculation…

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