Business positive about L&D
Posted by Claire Savage in Strategy, The training cycle on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:52
Despite soaring unemployment, there are real learning and development opportunities for those already in work, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
In the week jobless figures reached a 12-year-high, the CIPD said 73% of employers still find it hard to get the skills they need.
According to its Recruitment, Retention and Turnover survey organisations are turning to staff development and retention, rather than recruitment, to secure the skills they need.
Three-quarters said ‘additional training to allow internal staff to fill posts’ was the most effective recruitment initiative.
- CIPD survey finds 73% employers still find it hard to get skilled staff
- In response L&D opportunities are strong for staff despite recession
- Government initiatives Train to Gain and Business Link rated badly by respondents
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