Archive / August
Insurance firm employees to study for NVQs
An insurance company has opted to invest in staff training for 150 workers so they can obtain NVQ level two qualifications.
Lack of skills 'can reduce competitiveness'
Skills shortages could have an adverse effect on the ability of companies to compete with firms outside the UK once the recession passes, it has been claimed.
Training workers 'is crucial during recession'
Firms should not neglect staff training during the recession, according to experts.
Staff retention in SMEs 'could be improved by new government scheme'
A new government scheme, which has been approved by the European Commission, could boost staff retention among small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK, it has been suggested.
Morrisons announces its dedication to staff training
Morrisons has announced a new training scheme to equip more workers with NVQs and give them a clear career path within the company.
Staff training boosted through e-learning in London borough
An e-learning system set up earlier this year has increased staff training in the London Borough of Merton by 120 hours.
Development opportunities 'boost retention rates at Asda'
Staff retention rates are at an all-time high at Asda, which the firm attributes to its strong performance and the development opportunities available for employees.
Managers 'need to listen to staff during economic downturn'
Bosses need to ensure they listen to staff and do not become complacent during the downturn in the economy, it has been claimed.
Majority of UK executives 'are concerned about staff retention'
Most executives in the UK are worried about their ability to keep skilled workers in their employ once the country starts to emerge from recession.
Chartered Insurance Institute aims to close skills gap
Insurance brokers in the UK are to be given additional training to help plug skills gaps in their companies.
Business commends training for employees
An Oxfordshire-based company has praised the decision to offer employees the chance to earn qualifications at work.
Poultry trainees from Cobb Europe excel in NVQs
Cobb Europe has achieved the highest success rate among its NVQ students, with 86 per cent of those studying for the qualifications achieving passes.
Staff training commended by business owner
The owner of a Northern Ireland-based food company has praised recent efforts to boost employees' skills.
Media groups advised to boost employees' skills
Media organisations have been encouraged to make sure adult literacy levels among their workforce are sufficient.
Newcastle firm provides all workers with NVQ training
A company in Newcastle has implemented an NVQ training scheme in which all employees will gain a level two qualification in business improvement techniques.