Skills & Learning

- 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.
- 24 Sep 2026
CIPD urges Milburn Review to back Apprenticeship Guarantee and flexible jobs for young people
The CIPD is calling for 20,000 additional apprenticeships for 16- to 17-year-olds by 2029/30, alongside zero-hours reforms that protect flexible entry-level work.
- 24 Sep 2026
The Recruitment Guru shares Chaos to Clarity guides for agency owners
Two ebooks by Colin and Harrison Edge focus on building sales and recruitment pipelines and strengthening financial resilience in recruitment businesses.
- 24 Sep 2026
Workers need to learn how to question AI, not just use it, says skills expert
NCFE is urging employers to develop critical thinking alongside technical AI skills, as workplace adoption grows faster than formal training reaches staff.
- 18 Sep 2026
New City & Guilds Employability Report reveals growing human skills shortage as employers turn to AI recruitment tools that prioritise technical skills
More than 1 in 3 employers (38%) say shortages in employability skills – the more human capabilities such as face-to-face communication, problem solving, and...
- 16 Sep 2026
5 Best AI Sales Training Tools to Help New Hires Build Sales Skills in 2026
New sales hires often struggle because traditional training treats learning as a one-time event rather than continuous development.
- 16 Sep 2026
How to Start Out as a Therapist in the UK
Starting a career as a therapist can be rewarding, but there are several decisions to make before seeing your first clients. From choosing a specialism to...
- 11 Sep 2026
Gamified Corporate Training: Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how gamified corporate training boosts employee engagement and retention. Complete 2026 HR guide with tools, tactics, and real-world results.