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02/09/10
Skills for Health publishes new skills and workforce briefings
New resources designed to help health sector employers understand and respond to the changing regional skills and labour market environment have been published by Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for healthcare.
01/09/10
Report explores volunteer management skills and support
According to a new report published today, nearly half of people who manage volunteers have not received any training that would help them in their work.
16/08/10
Young people well prepared for work, says survey
Most young people leave education well prepared for their first job, according to a survey published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
12/08/10
City & Guilds reveals its 20 most popular vocational courses
Vocational education organisation City & Guilds has released figures which show that electrical installation is its most popular course (97,411 certified learners) followed by social care (62,987) and hairdressing (47,506).
10/08/10
CMI: Half of managers misjudge their workplace performance
According to new research from CMI (Chartered Management Institute), over half of managers misjudge their strengths in the workplace.
30/07/10
Report calls for reform of UK's skills system to boost economy
According to a new report, the UK's economy – currently the sixth largest in the world – is set to slide down the international rankings unless its skills and employment systems are fundamentally reformed and improved.
23/07/10
Government launches skills consultation
Skills minister John Hayes has invited employers, individuals, colleges and training organisations to share their ideas on how they would like skills policy to be set out in the future.
20/07/10
New report looks at skills and the economy
Almost two thirds of employers (63 per cent) said that work-related education and training will play a vital role in the UK's economic recovery, according to a new report from vocational education organisation City & Guilds.
09/07/10
Open University reaches 20 million downloads on iTunes U
With an average of over a quarter of a million downloads per week, The Open University (OU) has announced it has become the first university to hit 20 million downloaded tracks on iTunes U, a dedicated area within the iTunes Store.
02/07/10
CIPD study looks at employees' views on talent management programmes
New research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has examined the issue of talent management from the employee perspective, with the aim of helping organisations understand how to best focus talent investment and resources.
01/07/10
Health sector apprentice numbers rise by one-third, says Skills for Health
The number of people beginning health apprenticeships in England has risen by nearly a third, according to new figures published by Skills for Health.
22/06/10
Talent resourcing and retention high priority for organisations in 2010, despite diminishing budgets, says CIPD
Recruitment remains challenging this year as employers seek to balance the books while successfully resourcing talented employees. This is the main finding from this year's Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Resourcing and Talent Planning survey.
01/06/10
Employers and workers urged to help shape creative media industries
Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the creative industries, is asking employers and workers to take part in the 2010 Creative Media Workforce and Employer Surveys. 27/05/10
Organisations falling short on key personnel issues, says report
New research published by Ashridge indicates that whilst 71% of managers describe a positive leadership environment within their organisations, only 41% of those surveyed believe leaders in their organisation are developed to lead change well, and just over half state that they feel leaders in their organisation have the necessary skills to lead change.
14/05/10
Bersin & Associates publishes UK training market study
Organisations in the UK cut their training and development budgets by 4% and reduced training staff by 5% last year, according to a new Bersin & Associates study: 'The UK Training and Development Factbook 2010: Benchmarks, Trends and Analysis of the UK Training Market'.
13/05/10
Survey finds increase in the number of adults in learning
According to the annual Adult Learners’ Week survey, there has been an increase in the number of adults who are in learning or who are thinking about learning in the future.
22/04/10
CIPD publishes 2010 Learning and Talent Development survey
According to a new survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the major change affecting learning and development in the next five years will be a greater integration between coaching, organisational development (OD) and performance management to drive organisational change.
12/04/10
Report highlights value of healthcare volunteers
Healthcare volunteers play a valuable role in their sector, going beyond an 'extra pair of hands' to provide unique value to patients and colleagues, says a new report published by Skills for Health.
09/04/10
Blanchard survey finds companies cautious but expecting to maintain training budgets
According to the 2010 results of The Ken Blanchard Companies annual Corporate Issues Survey, corporate leaders plan to either maintain or increase their spending on training and development, despite scepticism about the near economic future.
31/03/10
National Training Awards survey looks at employee motivation
According to research published by the National Training Awards, more than three in four UK workers (76%) say that when looking for a new job the most appealing feature is a competitive salary, but less than a third (32%) are motivated by money to perform well in their job.
18/03/10
National Strategic Skills Audit launched
According to the first National Strategic Skills Audit, commissioned by the government and published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, the last decade has seen unprecedented increases in the number of people with qualifications.
09/03/10
Employers must utilise workforce skills more effectively, says Skills for Health report
Health sector employers must find new ways to utilise the skills of existing staff if they are to deliver greater productivity and higher quality care, according to a new report from Skills for Health.
03/03/10
BIS and DCSF respond to Science for Careers Expert Group report
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) today welcome the publication of the report from the Science for Careers Expert Group.
22/02/10
HR professionals optimistic for 2010 after tough 2009, says survey
According to the Reed Human Resources Salary Survey 2010, redundancies and pay freezes were commonplace in the HR profession last year.
11/02/10
Research highlights multichannel skills challenge for retailers
Skills and training are increasingly important to retailers but multichannel growth is bringing fresh skills challenges to the sector, according to new research from Skillsmart Retail.
08/02/10
LSC publishes Train to Gain evaluation reports
According to a survey of employers who use government's Train to Gain programme, 80 per cent said they were likely to recommend Train to Gain to other employers and use it again themselves.
04/02/10
Technology workforce will boost UK's economic recovery
New research by e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for business and information technology, suggests that a highly skilled technology workforce could be the solution to the UK's economic recovery.
28/01/10
Underperforming organisations fail to manage change effectively, says report
A new research report from Roffey Park has found a link or correlation between the way organisations manage change and their financial and strategic success.
14/01/10
Research looks at innovation in organisations
The UK's managers and leaders are searching for innovative people to help them overcome the challenges of the recession, according to research into innovation in organisations across the country.
04/01/10
BIS launches parents guide to helping graduates find work
A new guide for parents of recent graduates written by career coach Denise Taylor has been launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
21/12/09
Managers to focus on employee engagement in 2010, says survey
The top New Year's resolution for managers this year is to put their team's development first, ahead of traditional priorities such as networking or spending more time with customers and clients, according to a survey by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
09/12/09
Survey: 65% of UK managers believe Christmas parties help improve employee engagement
According to new figures released by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), 65% of managers across the UK believe that Christmas parties are important in helping to improve employee engagement.
07/12/09
Trainers polled on how to maximise training and meeting sessions
Training venue Wyboston Lakes polled the trainers and meeting hosts using the centre between September and November to find the top tips on how to get messages across in a short period of time whilst in learning or meeting sessions.
27/11/09
Research looks at what good managers mean to their employees
Only 50% of employees in the UK rate their managers as effective, according to research conducted by the Kenexa Research Institute (KRI).
19/11/09
NAICE publishes survey on digital participation
According to a survey published today by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NAICE), over one-third of all adults (37 per cent) don't have regular access to the Internet, and just under a third (32 per cent) lack access to a computer.
17/11/09
Government publishes Skills Investment Strategy
The government has published its Skills Investment Strategy for 2010-11. The investment strategy is designed to underpin the priorities announced in the recently published national skills strategy, 'Skills for Growth'. 11/11/09
Mandelson sets out skills for growth plan
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has set out a national strategy that aims to give people and businesses the skills they need to help drive economic growth.
03/11/09
Pubs, bars and nightclubs struggle to recruit staff with the right skills, says report
Many pubs, restaurants, bars and nightclubs are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit members of staff with the right core skills, according to a new report.
30/10/09
Give courses 'food labels', Commission says
Providing learners with 'food labelling' style information about courses could free up more money for front-line learning, according to a report by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
28/10/09
One in three organisations have cut customer service training, says poll
A third of organisations have reduced customer service training this year, according to a recent poll by the Institute of Customer Service.
26/10/09
ONS: Record numbers of people starting apprenticeships
A record 234,000 people started apprenticeships in the 2008/09 academic year, according to provisional data on vocational qualifications released by the Office for National Statistics.
30/09/09
Joint survey looks at the effects of the recession on coaching
According to a joint survey of members of the Association for Coaching, the International Coach Federation, and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, 70% said that their practice had either grown or stayed the same as a result of the recession.
16/09/09
Survey looks at training provision and delivery
Video Arts has released the results of a new survey that asked 565 learning professionals about the training they provide and how it is delivered.
02/09/09
Digital changes have exposed "critical" skills gap, says report
According to a new report, the massive impact of digital technology on the publishing world has exposed "critical" skills gaps.
28/08/09
Apprentices keen to head to the office, says NAS
As young people receive their GCSE results this week, research from the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has found that there are thousands of potential apprentices keen to open the door to the office and step inside the business world.
24/08/09
Almost 90% of organisations now use coaching, says survey
Research to be launched at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Coaching at Work conference has found that almost 90% of organisations now use coaching.
11/08/09
Broadcast training standards remain high despite budget cuts, says report
The number of broadcasters with dedicated staff training budgets has fallen - but the standard of training within the industry remains high, according to the latest annual report by the Broadcast Training & Skills Regulator (BTSR).
07/08/09
Skills for Logistics urges employers to make the most of Driver CPC
According to an employer consultation by Skills for Logistics (SfL), logistics businesses welcome the opportunity to develop the skills of their drivers through the new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).
14/07/09
Survey finds 8 out of 10 companies are not cutting training despite the economic downturn
A new survey carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has found that despite the recession training has been maintained or even increased in eight out of ten organisations over the six months to May 2009.
13/07/09
Mobile learning research brings OU's online repository to 10,000 items
A research paper which argues that mobile phones and portable devices can lead to new perspectives and practices in learning has become the 10,000th item to be deposited in The Open University's research repository - Open Research Online (ORO).
09/07/09
White paper looks at the use of Web 2.0 technologies in learning
CERTPOINT Systems has published a new white paper that explores how collaborative technologies such as blogs, wikis and social networking can increase the reach and impact of organisational learning.
30/06/09
Survey identifies what managers see as the skills gaps in their teams
Training company Video Arts has released the results of a new survey that asked 400 line managers in UK organisations about the personal development needs of their staff.
23/06/09
Survey finds top priorities for coaching
According to a survey by executive coaching firms Performance Consultants and MS Coaching, the key goals for coaching sessions in the current economic downturn are team development, confidence/self-belief, personal development and motivation.
22/06/09
New e-skills UK ICT Inquiry published
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for business and information technology, has published the latest issue of its ICT Inquiry, reporting on the results from a survey of UK businesses carried out during the first quarter of 2009.
18/06/09
Research finds skills mismatch
According to research by the education foundation Edge, 75 per cent of people running small and medium enterprises (SMEs) feel there is a mismatch between young people's skills and the requirements of their organisation.
16/06/09
Review calls for basic computer skills training
An independent review published today recommends an entitlement for all adults in England to access free training in basic ICT skills.
05/06/09
New guidance launched on line management behaviour and stress at work
New guidance has been launched as part of a four-year project to identify the management behaviours that will help organisations reduce stress at work.
26/05/09
CIPD Recruitment, Resourcing and Performance Conference
According to a new survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 40% of employers are reducing the number of new recruits hired in 2009 compared with 2008, and 56% of organisations are preferring to focus more on retaining than recruiting talent.
19/05/09
New study to focus on NHS frontline and middle managers
How do middle and frontline hospital managers handle the pressures and demands of a constantly changing health service? And what effect does their management practice have on the quality of patient care and clinical outcomes? These are questions that a new study by Cranfield School of Management in conjunction with Cranfield Health will set out to answer.
07/05/09
New research marks launch of National Apprenticeship Service
New research on apprenticeships has been published to mark the launch of the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS).
05/05/09
Change on the agenda for the delivery of training in UK organisations, says survey
According to this year's CIPD Learning and Development survey, sweeping change is on the agenda for the delivery of training in UK organisations.
21/04/09
Strength, positivity and innovation are key to surviving the recession, says report
A new report from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) warns that businesses will not survive the recession if they allow negativity and pessimism to seep into their managerial mindsets.
14/04/09
ACCA publishes report on talent management
The ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is advising businesses not to sacrifice long term potential with short-term thinking as its report 'Perspectives on talent management in challenging times' is published.
27/03/09
Record number of adults gain vocational qualifications
A record number of adults gained vocational qualifications in the past academic year, according to National Statistics published yesterday.
11/03/09
Young people would study harder with employer support, claims survey
Nearly 70 per cent of Year 11 students in England have said they would work harder if their studies were linked to future employment, according to a new survey from the Diploma Employer Champions' Network (DECN).
03/03/09
CIPD survey looks at apprenticeship and diploma initiatives
According to a new Skills Survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), employers are backing government efforts to increase the number of apprentices, and support in principle the new diplomas.
27/02/09
Edge releases vocational qualifications survey
According to research by education foundation Edge, more than four fifths of parents of 11-19 year olds (81 per cent) believe it's important for their child to have a vocational qualification.
13/02/09
Report looks at talent management in a downturn
According to a new research report published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the war to keep top talent remains a priority for most organisations despite the economic downturn.
08/01/09
Stress management tops 2009 resolutions for senior managers, suggests survey
The number one new year's resolution for senior managers in 2009 is to manage their stress better, according to a survey from training provider Video Arts.
16/12/08
Many UK Managers feel ill-equipped to manage staff, says survey
According to a survey commissioned by e-learning provider SkillSoft, more than three-quarters of managers are being asked to undertake tasks without receiving appropriate training beforehand.
09/12/08
New research from Institute of Leadership & Management
According to new research from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), 60% of UK managers did not choose to go into management, while one in four question their own capabilities.
04/11/08
Report finds employers nurturing talent to save costs
According to a new report from Cranfield School of Management, organisations that invest in their staff are best placed to save money (reported by 44 per cent of respondents); improve staff motivation (33 per cent); and increase employee retention (52 per cent).
14/10/08
Public and private sector managers report being most motivated by challenging work
Public sector managers view challenging and interesting work as the most motivating factor in their jobs according to the Public Management Index 2008 - carried out through a collaboration between Ashridge Business School and the National School of Government.
13/10/08
People 1st and ABTA publish travel industry training survey
According to a survey conducted by People 1st and ABTA, over 90% of travel industry job seekers want to work with employers who offer good training and development programmes.
10/10/08
Mobile devices affecting delegate concentration, says survey
According to a survey carried out by Wyboston Lakes, the trend for delegates to multi-task by reading and responding to emails and texts on their gadgetry during conferences is affecting their levels of concentration.
16/09/08
Study focuses on employee engagement
A study by Princeton consultants BlessingWhite has found that fewer than one in four information technology department employees are fully engaged in their work.
12/09/08
BTSR reports on training in the broadcasting industry
According to figures released by the Broadcast Training & Skills Regulator (BTSR), the number of broadcasters with dedicated training budgets dropped by 13 per cent last year.
03/09/08
Survey looks at CPD use by UK professional bodies
Echelon Publishing has released the results of it latest survey into the use of continuous professional development (CPD) by UK professional bodies.
27/08/08
More than 1 in 4 new students opt to live at home, says survey
According to a new report from Lloyds TSB Student banking more than one in four young people starting university this year will have to live with their parents to save money.
15/08/08
Survey finds that 80% of people admit to wasting time everyday
According to new research released this week by the Learning and Skills Council, over 80% of people admit to wasting time everyday, with just under half of the respondents estimating that they waste as much as 2-3 hours each day.
06/08/08
e-skills UK releases new reports on IT and Telecoms skills
Sector Skills Council e-skills UK has released another four reports as part of the 'IT and Telecoms Insights 2008' series.
28/07/08
LSC publishes annual report
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2007-08 and says success rates in further education are at record levels (78 per cent) with learner satisfaction remaining high at over 90 per cent.
24/07/08
Edge publishes vocational qualifications review
Over 3,250,000 vocational qualifications were awarded in the UK last year according to figures released yesterday to mark the first Vocational Qualifications Day (VQ Day).
22/07/08
New guide promotes dialogue on training in the workplace
A new guide, designed to help employers work to improve staff skills and training, has been jointly published by the Department for business, CBI, TUC and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS).
18/07/08
Marketers urged to get qualified
The Chartered Institute of Marketing is urging marketers to realise the benefits of becoming professionally qualified.
13/06/08
Lack of skills major factor in UK recruitment and retention difficulties, says survey
The vast majority of British organisations (86%) are still having trouble filling vacancies in spite of talk of an economic slowdown according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's (CIPD) annual Recruitment, Retention and Turnover Survey.
12/06/08
LSC launches new skills campaign
New research released this week has highlighted the barriers people feel stand in the way of them learning an additional skill.
10/06/08
Research aims to help organisations reduce stress at work
New research and guidance has been published on the behaviours required by managers to prevent and reduce stress in the workplace.
02/06/08
LSC publishes new FE, work based learning and Train to Gain statistics
The Learning and Skills Council has published new figures on further education, work-based learning and Train to Gain in England for 2006/07.
22/05/08
Technology skills key to the future, says survey
According to a survey from the Campaign for Learning and Reed Learning to mark today's National Learning at Work Day, technology skills are the key to the future, but communication skills are the most beneficial today.
19/05/08
UK IT training market up 10%, says IT Skills Research
According to IT Skills Research's annual report into the UK's Top 50 IT training providers, the UK IT skills sector grew by over ten per cent during 2007.
14/05/08
Research suggests that job-prospects are increasingly influenced by learning and development
According to research from the Chartered Management Institute, job prospects and long-term career success are increasingly being influenced by individuals' willingness to mix their working lives with time spent studying.
13/05/08
Employer training spend hits record high, says survey
Companies have spent an all time high of £38.6 billion on training, up 16 per cent from 2005, according to findings from the National Employer Skills Survey 2007 (NESS07), released by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
21/04/08
CBI/Edexcel Education & Skills Survey 2008
As school and college students prepare to start the summer term and sit final examinations in GCSEs, A Levels and vocational or degree qualifications, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has published the results of its 2008 education and skills survey.
11/04/08
Wireless skills will top future hiring priorities, says survey
According to a survey commissioned by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), wireless and RF mobile technology is the skill set expected to increase the most in importance over the next five years.
09/04/08
Research looks at employability skills among young people
Employers are struggling to find young people with the right skills for work, suggests new research by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN).
09/04/08
Healthcare delegates vote on skills issues
Delegates voting at a Skills for Health consultation event believe that high level commitment and investment in skills transformation is critical to improving patient care.
25/03/08
Increase in organisations using coaching, says survey
Coaching is increasingly popular as a means of promoting learning and development, according to a new survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
11/03/08
Research focuses on needs of third sector leaders
According to new research, 95% of leaders in medium-sized charities operating in the health and social care field feel unable to access the development they need to advance their leadership skills.
28/02/08
Apprenticeships improve business performance, says survey
According to research released to coincide with Apprenticeship Week 2008, employing apprentices has a hugely beneficial impact on overall business performance.
25/02/08
People management pays, says study
According to a new report, organisations with a comprehensive approach to people management perform better than those without, indicated by higher profits per employee, higher profit margins and higher productivity.
14/02/08
Bad appraisals impact productivity and quality of service, says survey
According to research from people assessment company Talent Q, many managers are merely 'going through the motions' when it comes to appraisals.
12/02/08
Report looks at benefits of first aid training
The British Red Cross has published new research showing the benefits to both employers and employees of attending a first aid course.
07/02/08
Research commissioned into business benefits of training
Improve, the food and drink sector skills council, has commissioned research into the business benefits of training in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
30/01/08
e-skills UK publishes new research into technology and skills
Fully exploiting technology is the single most important step the UK can take to improve productivity across the economy, according to research released by e-skills UK.
10/01/08
Empathy matters most for effective leadership, says study
While senior executives are rated highest in business competence, it is their empathy and trustworthiness that are the best predictors of overall effective leadership, according to a study of 1,405 leaders in 47 organisations by consultants BlessingWhite.
19/12/07
Participation rates up says LSC
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) says its latest figures show a marked increase in participation rates for both young people and adults in further education and work based learning.
17/12/07
Skillsmart Retail publishes research into online shopping
A new study from Skillsmart Retail says online shopping is changing the way the industry works and developing a new breed of retail staff.
12/12/07
Report finds 'negative' management styles most common in UK organisations
A new report suggests performance levels in workplaces across the UK are suffering as overbearing and dogmatic management practices top the list of management styles.
06/12/07
Study suggests senior managers are missing easy opportunities to build skills
According to a new study, senior managers across the UK are missing easy opportunities to hone their skills, as they fail to make use of the online resources available to them.
04/12/07
Line managers need to be recognised as strategic partners of HR, says study
New research commissioned by the Chartered Institute and Personnel Development (CIPD) explores issues surrounding the role of line managers in two critical areas of people management: reward and learning and development, and the relationship between HR and the line.
28/11/07
Work experience should be compulsory says survey
Eighty-six percent of employers believe that a week's work experience should be compulsory in the school curriculum for all pupils before they start work, according to a survey by World of Learning 2007.
23/11/07
Professional training for marketers supported by employers, says survey
The latest Marketing Trends Survey from The Chartered Institute of Marketing suggests that there is considerable support available for marketers seeking to continue their professional development.
01/11/07
Research suggests executives struggle to juggle as priorities compete for attention
According to new research, senior executives across the UK admit they are struggling to manage conflicting priorities, as demand for their attention is split between strategic planning, stakeholder management and personal needs.
29/10/07
Training professionals earn higher than the average HR salary, says survey
For the first time in ten years learning, training and development professionals are earning higher than the average HR salary, according to the latest reward survey from Croner Reward in association with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
22/10/07
Over 7,000 retail employers use Train to Gain service
According to recent figures, the wholesale and retail sector is the second highest to access training though the Learning and Skills Council's Train to Gain service.
19/09/07
Institute researches the value of management qualifications
'Who you know' and 'what you know' is no longer enough to get a job, according to a report published by the Chartered Management Institute.
14/09/07
52,000 employers join Train to Gain, says LSC
As Train to Gain marks its first anniversary since it was rolled out nationally, the Learning and Skills Council (LSc) reports that more than 52,000 employers have signed up to date.
04/09/07
Survey finds diverse attitudes to learning
A new study by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) has found that over half (57%) of adults in England consider training a worthwhile investment of time and money.
30/08/07
Political skills increasingly vital to career success, says survey
According to a new study by the Chartered Management Institute and Warwick Business School, political skills are increasingly being seen as vital to career success.
17/08/07
UK among European leaders in IT professional training
The UK provides considerably more training for IT professionals than most other European countries, according to findings published in the latest e-skills Bulletin.
15/08/07
UK bosses labelled bad decision makers
According to new research, 46% of employees believe their bosses are poor decision makers, with many blaming incompetence and lack of confidence as contributory factors for their indecision.
10/08/07
Poor management blocking benefits of remote working, says survey
Poor management is blocking the UK's path to productivity, according to a new report commissioned by City & Guilds and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
27/07/07
FE staff polled on key challenges for John Denham
Further education staff cite improvements to continuing professional development (CPD), better evaluation of learner success and the drive to self-regulation as their top priorities for the new secretary of state for innovation, universities and skills, John Denham, according to a new survey.
26/07/07
Research into LMS market published
Bersin & Associates has announced the availability of its newest research study - 'Learning Management Systems 2008: Facts, Practical Analysis, Trends, and Vendor Profiles'.
18/07/07
LSC service aims to tackle barriers to learning
A survey of nearly 500 SMEs, carried out on behalf of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) by FreshMinds, found that whilst 81% of small businesses surveyed recognise that training is the key to success, 43% admit that they should focus more on training.
09/07/07
Standards in IT learning and skills fall short, says survey
A new survey from IT Skills Research and the organisers of Learning Technologies 2007 suggests that many of the learning industry's standards, in IT training, certification, technology and methods, are failing to attract support from learning buyers.
13/06/07
Beating office politics is key to successful leadership, says study
59% of leaders rate career transitions as very or extremely challenging according to the research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Development Dimensions International (DDI).
08/06/07
Skills gaps remain a major issue for employers of ICT professionals, says study
Around one in five employers say gaps in technical skills (18%) and communications skills (13%) are reasons for not employing new graduates into ICT roles, according to findings released by e-skills, the sector skills council for IT & telecoms.
29/05/07
Survey finds preference for less formal learning
According to a survey from the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE), UK workers have an overwhelming preference for less formal ways of learning to improve job performance.
22/05/07
Report says skills boost needed to drive UK productivity
A new report from the Sector Skills Development Agency suggests that UK productivity levels are falling behind Europe and the US and that this is caused to a large extent by the UK's relatively lower skills levels.
21/05/07
Survey finds fall in number of adult learners
A survey commissioned by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) reports that half a million adults were lost to learning in the last year.
14/05/07
More Britons learning languages says Rosetta Stone
Language software provider Rosetta Stone (UK) has reported a 34% increase in UK sales of its language software to consumers in the first quarter of 2007, compared to the same period last year.
04/05/07
Ken Blanchard Companies publishes 2007 Corporate Issues survey
Research released this week by The Ken Blanchard Companies suggests increased competition and the challenges of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce are key issues facing organisations in 2007.
25/04/07
Krauthammer publishes management behaviour survey
The behaviour of managers in several fundamental areas of practice is not meeting employees' expectations in 50% of cases, according to a new study published by Krauthammer International.
18/04/07
Bersin & Associates releases LMS study
Bersin & Associates has released its latest research report - 'LMS Customer Satisfaction 2007: An Industry Analysis of the Customer Experience with Learning Management Systems'.
18/04/07
Record success rates in Further Education, says LSC
According to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), success rates in the Further Education sector increased dramatically in 2005/06, beating a number of Government targets.
17/04/07
Employers urged to focus on training to increase job satisfaction
According to this year's City & Guilds Happiness Index, nearly a third of people (32%) claimed that they were not particularly happy at work giving a satisfaction rating of less than 7 out of 10.
29/03/07
Empowered autonomy is key to successful organisational learning, says study
According to a new study into organisational learning, self-directed learning is the route preferred by the majority of employees and the role of managers in facilitating this is critical to success.
28/03/07
IT management experience more important than qualifications, says survey
According to a survey conducted by the British Computer Society (BCS), many organisations believe that IT management experience is more important than qualifications.
20/03/07
Survey finds increase in adults with Level 2 qualifications
According to government figures, almost three quarters of the UK workforce now have a Level 2 qualification - the equivalent of five good GCSEs.
13/03/07
Employees need support to satisfy customers, says survey
According to new research from Investors in People, improving customer service is a priority for employers of all types and sizes during 2007 - and employee engagement is the route to success.
08/03/07
Support for raising school leaving age, says Johnson
Nine out of ten people support the idea of staying in education or training until the age of 18, according to research published by Education Secretary Alan Johnson.
05/03/07
Europe failing to invest enough in skills, says report
Europe risks being left behind by emerging economies if it continues to under-invest in education and skills development, according to a study released by Accenture and the Lisbon Council.
02/03/07
Interactive TV can revolutionise learning, says report
Digital television has the power to turn millions of people with poor literacy and numeracy skills onto learning, according to a new report published by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN).
26/02/07
Working in fitness survey results published
The results of the third Working in Fitness Survey, the annual survey of people working in the health and fitness sector, have now been published.
23/02/07
It pays to be an apprentice, says DfES
Young people taking part in apprenticeships will enjoy significantly higher wages over their lifetime than they would have done without their training, according to a new study.
22/02/07
HEFCE report highlights growth of foundation degrees
According to a new report, foundation degrees, which were introduced six years ago as a two-year qualification designed to supply people with the skills that employers need, are now taught widely within universities and colleges.
09/02/07
Sector skills council publishes e-learning research
Three out of four employers who use e-learning for staff training plan to significantly increase their use of informal networks over the next three years, according to new research from e-skills UK
08/02/07
Taster courses encourage learners back into education
Further education taster courses were successful in encouraging almost half of their participants back into learning, according to a new report published by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) this week.
05/02/07
KnowledgePool publishes paper on managed learning
KnowledgePool has published a new paper on managed learning entitled 'Addressing the talent shortage (the rise of the managed learning service)'.
02/02/07
e-skills UK releases new research series
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for IT and telecoms, has released a set of Research Notes on the IT and telecoms sector and workforce.
22/01/07
KnowledgePool launches white paper on evaluation
Managed learning services company KnowledgePool has launched a white paper on how to evaluate learning outcomes.
17/01/07
Report focuses on customer service & language skills
UK employers feel that new recruits lack workplace customer service and languages skills and that greater attention to developing these skills is needed in schools and colleges, according to a new report.
16/01/07
IT skills gap at highest level for over a year, says e-skills
Skills gaps for ICT professionals have reached their highest level for over a year, according to findings released in the latest quarterly bulletin from e-skills, the Sector Skills Council for IT & telecoms.
08/01/07
Managers of virtual teams need new skills, says report
Fewer than one in four managers at global companies work in the same location as their team members, according to a study by global consulting firm BlessingWhite.
02/01/07
Report calls on employers to offer financial education in the workplace
Employers are being urged to take note of the negative effects post-Christmas 'financial hangovers' – and longer term financial difficulties – have on their people.
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