Managers back apprenticeships as concerns over targets raised
Managers back apprenticeships for workers of all ages as a way to overturn the long-term employer underinvestment in skills, according to a survey by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Of the 1,640 managers surveyed, 88% believe the Apprenticeship Levy should be spent on apprenticeships for all ages. Seven in 10 (69%) say that they would […]
63% of managers still haven’t heard of the apprenticeship levy
93% of UK business owners and managers still say they won’t or don’t know if they’ll be making use of the levy, despite only having until May to spend their initial funds. Findings from CIPD course providers, DPG, also found that well over half of their respondents hadn’t even heard of the levy. DPG says the data highlights the need […]
How personalisation can benefit your employees and your business
By Jelf As consumers we have become accustomed to expecting personalised experiences. From being able to choose more than just the colour of your car, to ordering your triple, venti, soy, no foam latte! So why not personalise your employee benefits? Data driven benefits and engagement Employers hold huge amounts of employee data. You know when […]
GUEST BLOG: Are your business and employees prepared for a power cut?
By Flogas We know we have erratic weather in Britain. It can be glorious sunshine one moment, before the heavens open and the rain pours down. Such changes in the weather can cause huge stress to our systems nationwide which can also cause power outages. For example, in July 2018, there were a series of […]
Looking for new Learning & Development solutions? Start right here…
Sourcing new suppliers, solutions and innovations is time-consuming and, frankly, dull. Hours of Googling, arranging meetings and travel… but there is another way. The Training & Development Summit is our answer. 20 & 21 May 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire This two-day event will give you the opportunity to meet with innovative and budget-saving suppliers, […]
New recruits quitting before they start? You’ve got ‘Non-Starter Syndrome’
So-called ‘Non-Starter Syndrome’ is becoming more prevalent among UK organisations, with nearly two-thirds of HR executives admitting that new recruits had quit before they even started. The survey, which was carried out by Cloud-native HR software specialist Cezanne HR, polled 250 senior HR professionals and found that 19 per cent of the UK workforce stays […]
Private sector salary expectations hit new high
Almost half (49%) of employers considering a pay review over the course of the year are anticipating an increase to basic pay, according to new data from CIPD and Adecco’s Labour Market Outlook. However, 43% say it is unknown at this stage which way it will go. The findings of the Winter 2018-19 report [PDF] also […]
Register today for the Training & Development Summit
The Training & Development Summit takes place on 20 & 21 May 2019 at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire, is entirely free for you to attend. Simply register your place here. Your VIP ticket includes: A bespoke itinerary of pre-arranged, face-to-face meetings with suppliers relevant to your projects The opportunity to attend a series of insightful seminar […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Want to communicate better with candidates or employees? Go SoMo
We need to rethink communication with our audiences. If you’re in HR or Talent Acquisition that means looking again at how you engage both candidates and employees and to reassess where your audience is spending its time and the type of experience they require. We’re at a stage where up to half your audience is […]
Do you specialise in Coaching Skills? We want to hear from you!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in March we’ll be focussing on Coaching SKills solutions. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Coaching […]
