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Employee skills

Investing in employee skills development through training programs, workshops, and professional development opportunities not only enhances individual performance but also strengthens a business’s overall capability to innovate, adapt to change, and achieve strategic objectives.

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‘Traineeships’ to be introduced to develop work skills

A new government programme will be set up with the intention of equipping young people with the skills they need to compete for apprenticeships and other jobs.

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Next generation workforce lacking basic skills

The Forum of Private Business has warned that schools must do more to make youngsters more attractive to future employers.

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SMEs suffer skills shortage

Almost half of businesses struggle to recruit the right staff, research finds.

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CBI: Triple science GCSE will boost employee skill set

Secondary school students adept in science should automatically be enrolled onto triple science GCSE, says the CBI.

Employing & managing staff

Training: the key to retaining staff

Learning on the job can lead to a more motivated and productive workforce and enable your staff to keep up with the latest trends in areas such as technology and people management.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.