Skills & Learning

- 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.
- 29 Sep 2026
UK ranks 19th for AI and human skills readiness, Coursera finds
Coursera’s Global Skills Report highlights a gap between UK AI ambition and workforce readiness, despite rapid growth in AI security training.
- 29 Sep 2026
Recruiters must help shape local apprenticeship services, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is calling for recruitment expertise to be included in plans to connect young people with local apprenticeship...
- 25 Sep 2026
Defence contractors pledge 40,000 annual opportunities for young people by 2030
Apprenticeships, work experience and jobs form part of a sector pledge, with a route for unsuccessful applicants to find other openings.