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New creative apprenticeships offered in Merseyside
Liverpool’s creative industries have launched a new apprenticeship scheme, which offers young people the chance to gain an NVQ in business administration.
MD speaks out in favour of apprenticeships
The managing director of a top property repair and maintenance firm Rok, says that industry should be welcoming the news that apprenticeships are proving more popular than ever among young job seekers.
Volvo uses e-learning to help improve management
Car manufacturer Volvo is turning to e-learning to help improve employee engagement and develop modern management practices within the company.
Businesses need a targeted approach to e-learning
An e-learning industry panel has recommended that businesses take a more targeted approach to online learning.
Managers are self-delusional, claims CMI study
The inability of managers to imagine what it is like to work for them is one of the key indicators of bad management, according to a new study.
Firm takes on apprentices to attract young talent
A group of apprentices in the North East are celebrating after finding new positions after their employer went into administration.
More vocational options needed for young people
School leavers who want to get straight into the world of work still have limited options, according to a report in the Financial Times this week.
Employee engagement is a hot topic among managers
Several top FTSE 100 firms are beginning to invest in employee engagement in order to improve morale.
Heating company commended for its staff training
A Burney heating installation company has been lauded for its support of staff training initiatives.
Property group benefits from staff training programme
A property firm in Reading has been speaking to the local newspaper about the benefits of investing in staff training.
BT attracts over 100 applications per apprenticeship place
British Telecom (BT) has announced that it received more than 100 applications for each of its apprenticeships.
Business owners need to improve IT skills
The results of a recent survey have suggested that there is a severe lack of IT skills among business owners in the UK.
Bentley sets the standard for workplace learning
Luxury car manufacturer, Bentley, is setting the standard for staff training and apprenticeship schemes, according to the Independent newspaper.
Punch Taverns is ambitious about staff training
Pub giant Punch Taverns is taking measures to encourage its staff to develop their skills by providing training for employees, including apprenticeships.
CarelineUK attributes business award nomination to staff training
UK telecare service, CarelineUK has been named a finalist in the National Business Awards under the Customer Focus Award for the Small Business category.
Huntingdon Marriott says training helps it attract the best staff
The Huntingdon Marriott has been speaking about how winning an award for its staff training policies has helped it to attract a high calibre of employee over the past year.
Staff training advice centre wins learndirect award
UKE Learning in Loughton, Essex is one of the latest learndirect centres to receive an award from the adult learning provider for its professionalism and customer service.
Domino's names International Manager of the Year
A Dominos Pizza manager from Manchester has won the company’s International Manager of the Year award.
Workplace stress is a major concern for managers
Workplace stress is a major area of concern for European managers, according to new research.
Manufacturing firm invests in NVQs for staff
Staff at Prism Electronics Limited in Cambridgeshire have recently received their NVQ business improvement training awards.