Category: People Development

Apprenticeship Levy - training

Apprenticeship Levy: Could Soft Skills Mean Better Returns?

The Government’s Apprenticeship Levy is now in force. It has already attracted a fair share of criticism, not least from the CBI. One...

workplace collaboration - teamwork

Can Breakout Areas Improve Your Collaboration at Work?

The benefits of collaboration at work should be self-evident.  It encourages information-sharing, helps with making informed decisions,...

agile working - remote working

Why Should Agile Working be the Smarter Option?

The CIPD, in collaboration with the Agile Future Forum (AFF) produced a report on agile working towards the end of 2014.  With growing...

lone worker security is essential for lady drivers in particular

Can Training Ensure Greater Workforce Security?

Everyone has the right to carry out their work without threats to their security. Unfortunately all too often news stories highlight high...

more sales can be achieved with ongoing training

More sales – Are companies making use of training?

In 2011 the UK Commission for Employment and Skills published a comprehensive review of employer demand for more sales training and...