Skills & Learning

- 16 Oct 2026
Beyond the syllabus: top books UK students are reading to get ahead
Perlego data suggests students are independently building resilience, emotional intelligence and other skills employers value as internships become harder to...
- 14 Oct 2026
Six in ten leave school unaware of their options, AAT research finds
AAT is calling for clearer careers guidance after research found many people leave school without enough information about their post-school options.
- 09 Oct 2026
Arden and Google Cloud partnership puts practical AI skills into degree courses
More than 30,000 students and staff will gain access to Gemini Enterprise as Arden University embeds responsible AI use and workplace preparation across its...
- 07 Oct 2026
European leaders report greater transformation pressures, CCL research finds
CCL’s analysis highlights the need for HR teams to develop leaders who can set priorities, coordinate change and pass on experience as business pressures converge.
- 07 Oct 2026
Manufacturing recruitment needs training capacity as well as more apprentices, says Portakabin
Greg Wood, head of manufacturing at Portakabin, argues that employers need to plan where new recruits will learn, alongside efforts to fill vacancies and expand...
- 06 Oct 2026
CIPD conference puts AI, skills and employment rights on November agenda
The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition returns to Manchester on 4–5 November, with practical sessions on workforce capability, digital change and employment...
- 02 Oct 2026
Altum HR apprentice Christopher Brennan receives CIPD award commendation
The apprentice HR consultant was highly commended in the Michael Kelly Outstanding Student category, recognising how professional learning translates into...
- 01 Oct 2026
£2,000 apprenticeship hiring payment opens for non-levy employers in England
A new hiring payment supports eligible 16–24-year-old apprentices, with Cambridge Marketing College urging employers to use apprenticeships to develop practical...
- 01 Oct 2026
Training hours are not enough to prove adviser competence, says Redmill Advance
Employers should assess how learning changes performance, rather than relying on CPD totals, according to Redmill Advance founder David Tait.
- 01 Oct 2026
Ankura launches AI practice focused on workforce skills and redesigning work
The UK-based AI by Design practice will combine strategy, governance and workforce transformation, with Catriona Campbell leading the team.