Organisational & Employee Development

Workers clock up over a month of unpaid labour each year, survey finds

Eight in 10 UK workers reported having performed duties outside of their job description, and 71.6% said they were not compensated for this additional work.

NHS SBS and ImproveWell partner to deliver workforce transformation across NHS

Lara Mott said: “Together, we offer the tools and expertise needed to drive measurable impact on workforce retention, wellbeing and system-wide transformation."

The University of Salford launches ‘Better Working Lives’ research cluster

Kate Palmer said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for research to help shape and guide meaningful change within the culture of UK workplaces."

OSB Group to run in-house skills sessions for ‘Learning at Work Week’

Jack Cope, BDM at OSB Group, has been with the group for nearly four years and said he has benefited from these development opportunities. 

Mindtools acquires Kineo to expand global learning and development services

The move brings the two companies together under the ownership of CIG, and aims to expand their learning solutions to more customers globally.

Colleagues not doing jobs properly makes staff angriest at work, finds Acas

The YouGov survey, commissioned by workplace expert Acas, asked employees to consider what would make them the most angry while at work.

Confidence falls to record low as employers face rising costs – CIPD

Salford University and Manchester Met join Made Smarter to support SME manufacturers

The programme is designed to help business owners and managers develop tailored digital strategies for their firms. 

Students risk falling short in work readiness, survey reveals

ISE’s annual survey found around half of employers were concerned that graduates (48%) and school and college leavers (52%) who use AI in the selection process misrepresent their abilities.

56% of workers optimistic but overwhelmed by AI advancements – Henley Business School

When asked how they would describe their approach to AI, 26% of respondents said they were cautious and 23% said they were curious.

Most aspiring entrepreneurs put off by fear of funding rejection – money.co.uk

Nearly half of UK adults (47%) considered starting their own business, but fear of funding rejection stopped two-thirds from making the move, research from money.co.uk business loans revealed. 

Civil Service launches learning and development programme for economists

Tom Aldred, head of the GES team, said: “The Priority Skills initiative provides new opportunities for economists to keep learning and demonstrates our commitment to a positive learning culture in the GES.