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February 2008
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29/02/08
Open University receives unionlearn Quality Award
The Open University was presented with a unionlearn Quality Award by John Denham, the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, at a reception held earlier this week to celebrate the work of union learning reps (ULRs).
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.
28/02/08
British Red Cross launches in-house training initiative
The British Red Cross has announced that it has reduced the cost of its in-house training courses in a bid to encourage more organisations to train their staff in first aid.
27/02/08
Steps delivers drama-based training at Fool.co.uk
Steps Drama has run a people management training programme for the management team at financial website Fool.co.uk.
27/02/08
Creative & Cultural Skills welcomes government paper
Creative & Cultural Skills, the sector skills council for the creative and cultural industries, has welcomed the publication of 'Creative Britain: New Talents for the New Economy' – the government strategy on the creative industries.
26/02/08
Open University and Royal College of Nursing celebrate alliance
The new alliance between The Open University and the Royal College of Nursing was welcomed by MPs and senior healthcare executives at a special Westminster launch event.
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.
25/02/08
CIPD to sponsor The Sunday Times '100 Best Companies to Work For'
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is to sponsor this year's 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for' list.
22/02/08
Skills for Health reports increase in completion rates of healthcare apprenticeships
Skills for Health, the sector skills council for health, has announced that the number of certificates issued for the successful completion of apprenticeships in Health and Social Care has tripled in the last two years.
22/02/08
QA-IQ delivers project management training at Manchester City Council
QA-IQ has been engaged by Manchester City Council to develop and deliver the training for its project management programme as part of a three-year contract.
21/02/08
Theatre tour aims to inspire London's teenagers
A play about the vocational opportunities available for young people in the run-up to the 2012 Games and beyond has started a tour of 130 schools across London.
20/02/08
Investors in People UK and ConstructionSkills in new alliance
Investors in People UK and sector skills council ConstructionSkills have formalised a skills alliance that aims to secure business improvement through better people development and management practice.
20/02/08
Languages & Business 2008
The seventh Languages & Business, an annual conference for professional language training, foreign languages and business communication, takes place in Düsseldorf from April 21 to April 23 2008.
20/02/08
QA-IQ wins Oracle University Partner of the Year award
QA-IQ has been awarded UK Oracle University Partner of the Year for 2007 at the Oracle UK Partner awards.
19/02/08
Is your first aid team suffering from 'learning decay'?
Although the majority of UK businesses ensure that they meet HSE first aid regulations by appointing and training first aiders, what would happen if someone actually did have an accident or was taken ill? Would the first aider remember what to do and be able to put it into practice?
18/02/08
Retailer participation `key to success of new skills academy'
The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Retail will only achieve its full potential if retailers get involved in helping to shape it, the newly-appointed chairman of the NSA shadow board has warned.
18/02/08
Chartered Institute of Marketing certificate courses
As part of its three-year programme to redevelop its four core marketing qualifications, The Chartered Institute of Marketing has announced the launch of its first two levels, both of which will be taught from July 2008.
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.
13/02/08
Government Skills moves to DIUS from 1 April 2008
Government Skills, the sector skills council for central government, will move from the Cabinet Office to the Department for Innovation, University and Skills (DIUS) from April 1, 2008.
12/02/08
University introduces 'flexible' Master's degree courses
The University of Bedfordshire has introduced 'flexible' Master's degree courses designed to enable more employees to study while they work.
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.
11/02/08
Institute of IT Training IT Training Awards 2008
The winners of the Institute of IT Training IT Training Awards for 2008 were announced at The Dorchester in London on 7th February.
08/02/08
VSO invites business and charity professionals to develop through volunteering
International development charity VSO is inviting business and charity professionals to attend a free information session to learn more about professional volunteering opportunities in developing countries.
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.
06/02/08
BCS introduces new training qualification
The British Computer Society (BCS) has developed a new qualification for tutors and trainers.
05/02/08
Skills council chief welcomes investment in Leadership
Tom Bewick, chief executive of Creative & Cultural Skills, has welcomed the Arts Council England's announcement to extend the Cultural Leadership Programme with three years of funding amounting to £10 million.
04/02/08
New e-learning from Barnardo's
Children's charity Barnardo's has released two new e-learning programmes which aim to inform professionals about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and behaviour in schools.
04/02/08
Institute launches new sales training
The Chartered Institute of Marketing has launched an updated portfolio of sales training courses and qualifications.
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