recession

Despite the direct link between investment in L&D and financial performance, nearly half of all UK employers made cost-cutting rather than innovation a priority during the recession.

While employers recognise the importance of training to help them achieve strategic investment, the number taking action fell last year in a move that could put economic recovery at risk, warns a specialist.

Marielena Sabatier discusses the merits of executive coaching to bring out the latent leadership skills and build team trust in your organisation.

Women are increasingly using the recession as an opportunity to improve their business skills in a bid to break through the glass ceiling, new resea...

TV presenter Ken Hames tells Ruth Moody how expeditions have given him inspiration as a leader and a trainer.

John Blakey explores the FACTSTM coaching model in a series of monthly articles – this month looks at ‘F’ for 'Feedback.' ...

Alex Blyth advises on the best ways to avoid the training budget crunch.

Leadership is critical for determining outcomes in any situation – but what is distinctive about the leadership that is required in a crisis?

Today’s organisational turmoil is more than just a temporary downturn. Jay Cross and Clark Quinn advise L&D professionals to rethink how they approach their work.

Sylvia Perrins, chief executive of the National Skills Academy for Financial Services on why skills are crucial in getting the nation back on its feet.