Archive / July
Manufacturing firm invests in NVQs for staff
Staff at Prism Electronics Limited in Cambridgeshire have recently received their NVQ business improvement training awards.
Report claims IT departments want better managers
A report from IT consultancy Xantus has found that 41 per cent of Chief Information Officers want to improve the management skills in their departments.
New apprenticeship opportunities from Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty, the construction giant, has announced plans to launch a range of apprenticeships aimed at people in the Merseyside area who are currently unemployed.
BAE Systems' apprenticeship scheme attracts high grade
BAE Systems has spoken out about its successful apprenticeship scheme.
BA launches first London apprenticeships for 16 years
British Airways (BA) has revealed it will be launching two new apprenticeship schemes later this year to boost the number of skilled aircraft engineers in its workforce.
Engaging with staff is key to good leadership
Management and business expert, Shaf Rasul, says that leading by example is the best way to get the most out of a team.
Olympic Delivery Authority champions apprenticeships
The first 31 apprentices hired to work on the construction of the Olympics site in East London have successfully graduated.
Branson says teamwork is vital to customer service
In order to provide good customer service, a strong team must be in place, claims world-famous entrepreneur Richard Branson.
Heathrow Retail Academy wins community business award
The Heathrow Retail Academy has won a national Big Tick award for contributing to the local community.
Co-operative Group hopes to boost skills among under-25s
The Co-operative is the latest company to launch a comprehensive apprenticeship programme to help boost skills and employability among its staff.
Morrisons HR boss says the right kind of staff training is vital
The group HR Director for Morrisons supermarkets has spoken to the Guardian newspaper about the importance of staff training.
Birmingham city council reveals drive to boost apprenticeships
A report from Birmingham City Council has stated that it hopes to create 500 new apprenticeship opportunities in the local construction industry.
Report shows managers fear skills shortages
A report published this week by Capita Learning and Development warns that UK businesses are fearful that a lack of skills could hinder their recovery from the recession.
Olympics recruits McDonald's to train volunteers
The organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games have named McDonald’s as an official ‘volunteer support partner’ to help recruit and train thousands of workers for the event.
Chef and hotel up for apprenticeship award
A chef from Ellesmere Port has been named among the best apprentices in the UK by the National Apprenticeship Services (NAS).
Poor managers can leave staff feeling unfulfilled
Bad managers can seriously impact the productivity of staff and research suggests that staff who feel disillusioned at work are often poorly managed. So what are the signs of a bad manager?
Business sees employees benefit from staff training investment
Employees working at an award-winning firm have received their NVQ Level 2 qualifications in Maintenance Operations.
Employee training courses can boost staff retention
Holding on to staff can be difficult for businesses, particularly in a tough economic climate when salary freezes become the norm and work 'jollies' are a distant memory.
Competition winner is an inspiration
Telegraph Jobs competition winner, Caroline Cryer, is to use her new coaching skills to pass on knowledge to people around the world.
Poor managers can lead to insolvencies
Poor management can be detrimental to a company’s success in many ways, and in the very worst cases, can lead to a company failing.
Maintaining staff morale
Maintaining staff morale during tough economic times is a challenge, says entrepreneur and Dragons Den regular James Caan. However, investing in training is a great way to cheer up your workforce, he says.