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How does the business partner model work for learning and development professionals?

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?

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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Citrix Systems centralises learning resources offer with new online talent development suite

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

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

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

HRDs urged to take internships seriously

31 August 2010

 

As a scheme is launched next month to pair employers up with...

Rok research claims an apprenticeship makes for a better employee than a university degree

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...

 

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Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation launches e-learning initiative

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

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...

BIS encourages employers to take a 'café culture' approach to training

BIS encourages employers to take a 'café culture' approach to training

David Woods, 26 August 2010

 

Skills Minister John Hayes today called on all UK businesses to promote...

Business confidence in Europe puts onus on training and talent management

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

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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Read the EXCLUSIVE online version of HR magazine August 2010

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

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?

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...

Chances of workplace training depends largely on age, gender and sector

Chances of workplace training depends largely on age, gender and sector

David Woods, 18 August 2010

 

Workplace training is most commonly given to younger staff, women, public-sector employees...

Demos demands 'pay-back' for employers who offer the disadvantaged young quality internships and work experience

Demos demands 'pay-back' for employers who offer the disadvantaged young quality internships and work experience

David Woods, 17 August 2010

 

Employers who give quality internships to disadvantaged young people - such as...

 
 
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