Learning and Development
How does the business partner model work for learning and development professionals?
Steve Hemsley, 01 September 2010
For years learning and development professionals have felt sidelined while HR departments have introduced the successful business partner model. But as L&D experts now develop business partner status too, a certain amount of professional friction is arising.
HR Round table: Doubt over learning and development professionals' ability to deliver the skills needed for future growth?
David Woods, 01 September 2010
With a revival in recruitment still hanging in the balance (one survey finds there has been a 21% fall in the number of public-sector job postings since the General Election), it seems HRDs who have stripped their organisations to the bone will continue to rely on the skills of existing employees for some time to come, rather than buying them in from elsewhere. And yet a study of 500 senior managers by Capital Learning & Development reveals 70% fear the inadequate skills of their staff will hold them back as the UK emerges from recession. And the finger of blame...
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Travelodge is home to first skills academy for hospitality
David Woods, 03 September 2010
Travelodge has opened a skills academy specifically designed for the hospitality industry.
Citrix Systems centralises learning resources offer with new online talent development suite
David Woods, 02 September 2010
Citrix Systems has launched an online talent development suite to centralise learning...
Too many employers are not measuring the impact of their coaching programmes, research reveals
David Woods, 01 September 2010
While multi-millions of pounds are spent on coaching across the UK, almost...
Managers of volunteers are poorly trained
David Woods, 31 August 2010
Despite the fact volunteers are 'crucial' to the Government's Big Society, almost...
HRDs urged to take internships seriously
31 August 2010
As a scheme is launched next month to pair employers up with...
Learning and Development In Depth
Rok research claims an apprenticeship makes for a better employee than a university degree
David Woods, 27 August 2010
Completing an apprenticeship can be better preparation for the world of work...
Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation launches e-learning initiative
David Woods, 27 August 2010
Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation has launched an e-learning platform...
Creativity is the key to staff development in the recession
Bruce Wooding and Halina Pytlasinska, 27 August 2010
The recession has been a tough time for businesses across the UK...
Skills Minister John Hayes today called on all UK businesses to promote...
Business confidence in Europe puts onus on training and talent management
David Woods, 26 August 2010
Confidence is well and truly returning to European business with four out...
Minimum Wage hike for Scottish agricultural apprentices
David Woods, 24 August 2010
The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board has introduced an increase to the minimum...
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HR magazine editorial, 24 August 2010
Here at HR magazine we know how hard it is for busy...
New report analyses numbers going into medical specialist training - and where
David Woods, 20 August 2010
The Centre for Workforce Intelligence (CfWI) has carried out a piece of...
Can the business world learn from the leadership partnership of Cameron and Clegg?
Nick Shaw and Ray Glennon, 20 August 2010
The UK's first coalition Government for more than half a century and...
Workplace training is most commonly given to younger staff, women, public-sector employees...
