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Could do better: as the CIPD's spotlight fell once again on talent management, delegates were told that organisations' efforts were inadequate. Elizabeth Eyre reports.	Conference news	Nov 1, 2008	1457
ICT training comes into focus for e-skills UK: the sector skills council's latest labour market review takes an in-depth look at the training available to ICT sector employees this year.		Nov 1, 2008	627
Passionate about work-based learning: youngsters taking the vocational route in Wales have a new champion fighting their corner. Elizabeth Eyre talks to recently-appointed NTFW chairman Arwyn Watkin.	Cover story	Nov 1, 2008	2055
Hard times backdrop to CIPD conference: one of the major preoccupations at this year's CIPD annual conference was the impact of the economic slowdown.		Oct 1, 2008	1247
Hitting a high note: when Sky Media needed to make employees feel more empowered and fulfilled, and improve team work, it turned them into pop stars. Elizabeth Eyre finds out how music has been the food of successful development for the company.		Oct 1, 2008	2125
Bright children should study triple science: business leaders want to see more youngsters studying three sciences at GCSE, claiming it would "help Britain prosper".		Sep 1, 2008	412
People power beats a recession, says survey: new research reveals that the number one global concern in the face of recession is investing in workforce skills and development.	Survey	Sep 1, 2008	498
London skills and jobs strategy launched: London aims to tackle its worklessness and skills--and crime--problems with a new strategy.		Sep 1, 2008	487
Education is vital to development: delegates to a Commonwealth conference on learning heard how education and development are linked.		Sep 1, 2008	1130
Leadership the Massai way: a group of Maasai warriors were in London to reveal their secrets for great leadership. Elizabeth Eyre was in the audience.		Sep 1, 2008	1377
Always happy to help! Supermarket chain ASDA is aiming to prove that low-cost shopping is compatible with top-quality customer service. Elizabeth Eyre hears about its training initiative.		Sep 1, 2008	1385
On being coached: in the fifth instalment of her coaching diary, Elizabeth Eyre reflects on a good thing coming to an end.		Sep 1, 2008	719
UKCES praised for its "critical" skills role: the new UK Commission for Employment and Skills held its first reception in London last month. Elizabeth Eyre went along.		Aug 1, 2008	494
Effective collaboration investigated by UKCES: UKCES CEO Chris Humphries used the recent TJ conference to detail some of its plans to tackle the skills gap. Elizabeth Eyre was in the audience.		Aug 1, 2008	1318
Winning hearts and minds: Elizabeth Eyre reports on a conference examining how government can change people's behaviour to enable the successful delivery of policy outcomes.		Aug 1, 2008	1367
Laying foundations for better management: a pilot project to assess and develop managerial skills in the Welsh construction industry ended earlier this year. Elizabeth Eyre spoke to some of the people involved.		Aug 1, 2008	2381
On being coached: in the fourth instalment of her coaching diary, Elizabeth Eyre goes from the ridiculous to the sublime.		Aug 1, 2008	622
New guidance for transgender equality: the first guidance for colleges and universities on ensuring equality for transgender people has been published.		Jul 1, 2008	525
Focus on leadership: a new report says UK organisations are making a good effort to develop their leaders but need to concentrate more on accountability and ROI.		Jul 1, 2008	1150
Transforming life chances with learning: union learning reps attended their second annual conference last month. Elizabeth Eyre heard how they are helping to change people's lives.		Jul 1, 2008	1375
A (red) nose for a great learning idea: Learning at Work Day is a regular fixture on many organisations' L&D schedule. Elizabeth Eyre talks to a charity that has used it to fire up its people about learning.		Jul 1, 2008	1912
On being coached: in the third installment of her coaching diary, Elizabeth Eyre finds a telephone coaching session hard going.		Jul 1, 2008	690
In case you hadn't noticed, I'm disabled: institutional discrimination is widespread against disabled people working in the lifelong learning sector, claims a recent report. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.		Jun 1, 2008	1071
An early warning alert on learning? NIACE has revealed a fall in learning participation among key target groups for the government's learning and skills strategy. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.	Report	Jun 1, 2008	1194
Getting to the heart of social exclusion: a new government-backed initiative aims to tackle social exclusion by improving the nation's IT skills. Elizabeth Eyre went along to the launch.		Jun 1, 2008	1047
Call for urgent review of training and CPD: the Skills Commission has completed its inquiry into the state of information, advice and guidance services in the UK. Elizabeth Eyre reads the report.	Report	Jun 1, 2008	530
From ice age to computer age: Elizabeth Eyre finds out more about the refrigeration industry's first e-learning portal.		Jun 1, 2008	1810
On being coached: in the second instalment of her coaching diary, Elizabeth Eyre charts her experience of goal-setting.		Jun 1, 2008	771
Managing talent is top global HRM challenge: "The most comprehensive review of global HR practices ever conducted" was unveiled at HRD2008 last month.		May 1, 2008	1191
The professionals: the need for L&D practitioners to become more professional in order to meet future challenges came under the spotlight at last month's HRD2008 conference.		May 1, 2008	1672
Managing to make savings: Elizabeth Eyre talks to a company that has benefited from a managed learning services contract.		May 1, 2008	1961
On being coached: in a new monthly series, Elizabeth Eyre records the highs and lows of being a coachee in her coaching diary.		May 1, 2008	794
Supporting the NEET generation: young people who have slipped through the education, employment and training net came under the spotlight at a recent briefing event. Elizabeth Eyre went along to find out more.		Apr 1, 2008	1374
A "very exciting time" predicted for coaches: coaching pioneer Sir John Whitmore says humanity is undergoing its greatest ever shift--away from hierarchy and towards self-responsibility--and coaches will be the "midwives" ensuring the safe delivery of this new world. Elizabeth Eyre listened to him speak at last month's Association for Coaching conference.	Conference news	Apr 1, 2008	1100
Trading on human capital management: investment company AXA IM has launched Europe's first fund that trades on how well companies manage their human capital. Elizabeth Eyre took stock of it.		Apr 1, 2008	534
The "people who make a diffence": talent management is the hottest topic around at the moment. Elizabeth Eyre attended a CIPD conference to find out more.		Apr 1, 2008	1170
Sowing the seeds of leadership: Sainsbury's is planting the seeds of good leadership among its high-potential graduates by encouraging them to work with local schoolchildren on sustainable projects. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.		Apr 1, 2008	1973
Opening up gateways into the professions: young people in Kent are the first in the country to take part in a new government initiative to help them learn about the public service professions. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.		Mar 1, 2008	745
New skills champion for small businesses: SMEs have a new voice within the skills agenda, thanks to the efforts of a group of charities. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.		Mar 1, 2008	1231
Matrix model doesn't support employees: the matrix is becoming increasingly fashionable among modern organisations. Elizabeth Eyre looks at a survey that has revealed that the matrix does not always provide employees with the support they need to function successfully.	Survey	Mar 1, 2008	469
Green by name, green by nature: the Greenfield training company has green issues close to its heart. Elizabeth Eyre talks to one of its directors about what it is doing to try to save the planet.		Mar 1, 2008	2023
Motor trade moves in for the skill: the motor industry's Sector Skills Council is predicting a 'major skills crisis' a decade from now if steps are not taken to train thousands of skilled workers. Elizabeth Eyre spoke to the Institute of the Motor Industry to find out more.		Feb 1, 2008	1204
Pick a profession by postcode? The Skills Commission has published the interim findings of its six-month investigation into careers advice services in England. Elizabeth Eyre spoke to the inquiry's chairman.		Feb 1, 2008	1119
More CPD needed by young managers: common Purpose has found that young managers lack job satisfaction, despite being given training and development opportunities by their employers.		Feb 1, 2008	1192
Associate trainers feel the squeeze: the fourth TrainerBase survey on the rates charged for training reveals how independent trainers feel they are "constantly being squeezed". Elizabeth Eyre looks at the figures.	Survey	Feb 1, 2008	1126
Making a drama out of customer service: the lot of a customer service agent is not always a happy one. Elizabeth Eyre talked to one council that has sought to re-energise and refocus its CSAs through drama-based training.		Feb 1, 2008	1805
Lessons in leadership: leaders from politics and business joined academics and inspirational speakers for this year's leaders in London conference. Elizabeth Eyre was in the audience.		Jan 1, 2008	1158
A question of importance: L&D professionals from the public sector got together last month to talk about the skills challenges their organisations face. Elizabeth Eyre joined them.		Jan 1, 2008	1125
There's gold in them thar skills! The UK's WorldSkills team has come away with a haul of medals from this year's international skills-based competition.		Jan 1, 2008	860
Reaping rapid rewards from e-learning: implementing a rapid e-learning programme has had numerous benefits for finance provider Everyday Financial Solutions.		Jan 1, 2008	1799
Avanta achievers receive recognition: training company Avanta held its 2007 awards ceremony at the House of Commons last month. Elizabeth Eyre went along.		Dec 1, 2007	1086
Not enough time or money for training: last month the third sector published a report revealing the skills gaps facing voluntary and community organisations. Elizabeth Eyre was at the lunch.		Dec 1, 2007	1331
A diverse and risky discussion: two hot L&D topics were served up at a recent Talent Foundation breakfast seminar. Elizabeth Eyre went along.		Dec 1, 2007	1278
On the pathway to success: the success of a scheme designed to help women break into traditionally male-dominated industries was highlighted at a recent unionlearn seminar.		Dec 1, 2007	1117
"It's all about skills and all about people": the success of the Northern Ireland peace process saw the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly earlier this year and, with it, the creation of a department for employment and learning. Elizabeth Eyre talks to its minister about the DEL's aims.	Interview	Dec 1, 2007	1649
Putting a culture of learning into action: Emerald Group Publishing has had a learning culture since its foundation 40 years ago. Elizabeth Eyre finds out how it is using action learning to benefit its business and its employees.		Dec 1, 2007	1357
A happy engagement: Train to Gain has just completed its first year as a national service helping employers source suitable training.		Nov 1, 2007	726
Disability debate: diversity within the legal profession was the topic for debate at a breakfast seminar held last month. Elizabeth Eyre went along.		Nov 1, 2007	632
Valuing diversity: the third TJ round table asked whether organisations really value diversity and what the benefits are of doing so.		Nov 1, 2007	2927
No laughing matter: TJ's newest contributor is a star of the UK comedy scene. Elizabeth Eyre talks to him about the serious business of learning and development.		Nov 1, 2007	1725
Serious games are the road map to success: a leading car manufacturer is using immersive learning to improve its sales force's knowledge. Elizabeth Eyre finds out why, for Volvo, knowledge acquisition is no game.		Nov 1, 2007	1632
L&D 'at the heart of the business agenda': Britain's top bosses have published their survey of employment trends for this year and reveal that training is a top priority for business. Elizabeth Eyre reads the small print.	Survey	Oct 1, 2007	2157
'Inspiring' debate on managers as coaches: are managers the right people to be coaching their own teams? Elizabeth Eyre listened to the debate.		Oct 1, 2007	910
The UK's training divide: the TUC claims that there is a divide in UK workplaces between people who get training and those who don't.		Oct 1, 2007	682
EU-seful training: the new European Administrative School has just completed its first certification programme. Elizabeth Eyre talks to its head.		Oct 1, 2007	1705
From products to people: Elizabeth Eyre talks to a manufacturer that is making the transition from product focus to customer focus.		Oct 1, 2007	1816
Stepping up to the challenge: the second phase of a scheme encouraging women to get jobs in sectors that have traditionally been male preserves has begun. Elizabeth Eyre talks to Birmingham City boss Karren Brady about her involvement in the initiative.		Sep 1, 2007	556
LSC publishes positive annual report: the Learning and Skills Council has just published its annual report--an upbeat assessment of its role in achieving the government's World Class Skills goal. Elizabeth Eyre takes a look.		Sep 1, 2007	891
Knowledge sharing: Elizabeth Eyre talks to the CIPD's new director of policy and research.	Interview	Sep 1, 2007	1833
Talking the talk: speaking your customer's language can be the key to success, but it's not always straightforward if you're a multinational company. Elizabeth Eyre finds out how one such organisation has addressed the issue with competency testing.	Case study	Sep 1, 2007	1570
It's all about the people: Elizabeth Eyre talks to David Spencer, head of the National School of Government, about the benefits of being accredited with Investors in People.	Interview	Aug 1, 2007	1285
L&D professionals have "key role" in achieving world-class skills: Elizabeth Eyre reports on the second annual TJ conference and awards.		Aug 1, 2007	939
Trainer's choice: fancy holding training sessions in a medieval village in the Italian Alps? Now you can.		Aug 1, 2007	412
The skills to go straight: getting a job is widely recognised as being the best way of keeping ex-offenders out of prison. Elizabeth Eyre talks to skills minister Phil Hope about a new initiative to give them the skills to succeed in the workplace.		Jul 1, 2007	2002
The green rooms: Elizabeth Eyre talks to training venues boss Alastair Stewart about his company's efforts to be environmentally friendly.	Cover story	Jul 1, 2007	2005
Putting something back: a parsee tradition: Elizabeth Eyre talks to the Tata Group about its corporate social responsibility projects in India and in the UK.		Jul 1, 2007	1574
Trainer's choice: Dexter House, London: Elizabeth Eyre looks at the newest addition to the capital's training venue scene.		Jul 1, 2007	498
Switching on to career development: energy company Npower has begun a programme of career development for its call centre training team. Elizabeth Eyre hears about the benefits that have flowed from it.		Jun 1, 2007	1979
Trainer's choice: Elizabeth Eyre looks at a venue that is branching out into the treetops.		Jun 1, 2007	469
'The other 75 per cent': last month the Talent Foundation published a report on what constitutes intelligence in today's fast-moving society.		Jun 1, 2007	1369
Laying the foundations: Elizabeth Eyre looks at some of the options available to people wishing to pursue a career in construction.		Jun 1, 2007	3071
A great opportunity for informal learning: Elizabeth Eyre gives a personal view of this year's HRD show.	Column	May 1, 2007	1150
Facing forward: Elizabeth Eyre talks to a charity that offers training to organisations about the benefits of employing people with facial disfigurements.		May 1, 2007	1763
Taking learning to the bank: Elizabeth Eyre looks at a learning initiative that has won the enthusiastic support of the 40,000 employees of a leading high street bank.		May 1, 2007	1052
All change: change management was on the menu at the second TJ round-table discussion.	Discussion	May 1, 2007	2670
Trainer's choice: ExCel London: Elizabeth Eyre looks at the venue for this year's HRD Show.		May 1, 2007	562
Passport to success: Elizabeth Eyre talks to Martin Harvey, the head of a scheme to improve the nation's IT user skills.	Interview	Apr 1, 2007	1946
The winning team: Elizabeth Eyre investigates an award-winning people strategy that is bringing two famous British brands closer together.		Apr 1, 2007	1672
Survey of training destinations: Elizabeth Eyre discovers managers' favourite fantasy training venues.		Apr 1, 2007	394
Third age rethink: Elizabeth Eyre reports on a conference aiming to demonstrate that we need a fundamental shift in the way society perceives older workers.		Apr 1, 2007	2025
The battle for better training goes on: Elizabeth Eyre looks at how the training and welfare of new recruits in the British armed forces has improved since the deaths of four young soldiers at Deepcut Barracks.		Apr 1, 2007	1856
L&D community benefits from new TJ website: Elizabeth Eyre examines what's on offer at the new TJ Online website.		Mar 1, 2007	1168
Serving up training: Elizabeth Eyre looks at a new system that has enabled a fast food restaurant chain to speed up its training administration.		Mar 1, 2007	1359
Trainer's choice: Elizabeth Eyre look at what's on offer at a venue that claims to be one of the biggest in Europe.		Mar 1, 2007	515
At the coalface: Elizabeth Eyre talks to a trainer who is helping to get deprived youngsters into work by giving them basic, marketable skills.		Jan 1, 2007	1627
IT for real life: Elizabeth Eyre looks at a computer course that gives level-one learners skills applicable to the real world.		Jan 1, 2007	1609
Warwick Conferences: Elizabeth Eyre looks at what's on offer at the University of Warwick's award-winning conference and training complex.		Jan 1, 2007	521
The Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre: Elizabeth Eyre looks at a blooming venue in central London.		Jan 1, 2007	591
The age of wisdom: Sam Mercer, director of the Employers Forum on Age, is urging employers to not turn their backs on older workers. She talks to Elizabeth Eyre about the new age-discrimination legislation that was introduced this month.	Cover story	Oct 1, 2006	1610
Age is the recipe for success: Elizabeth Eyre talks to David Fairhurst about McDonalds' success in employing older workers in its UK restaurants.	Interview	Oct 1, 2006	1558