The demise (in England) of National Occupational Standards
Some will have seen the recent announcement of the closure of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Some of you will have your own views already on the UKCES.
What happened to UK productivity – the puzzle of our time?
Like many people I am really interested in the projections of the UK’s economy. My reasoning is straightforward. With growth comes more recruitment – news to the ears of someone who works in HR solutions!
Are you an in or an out?
At the end of the June we get the chance to finally cast our vote in the EU referendum.
Are you an in or an out?
At the end of the June we get the chance to finally cast our vote in the EU referendum.
Levy may ‘put too much focus on apprenticeships’
Levy may push all government funding towards Apprenticeships to the detriment of other training, says David Coombes, founder and MD of Logistics Job Shop.
Need to compare quality of workplace training
David Coombes, founder and managing director of Logistics Job Shop says there is a need for better mechanisms to compare the quality of employee training such as apprenticeships.
Big issues not addressed in General Election campaign
We are now bearing down on the General Election and if the campaign has convinced me of anything, then it is simply that the Logistics Sector continues to be ignored in the corridors of power, says David Coombes.
So what does the Election of June 2017 actually mean?
Post election shake-up for Skills and Apprenticeships role.
Is there enough ‘health’ in ‘health and safety’?
Health and Safety is one of those things that usually results in a sharp intake of breath. I’m sure that at some point we’ve all heard, or even said, that something is, ‘Health and Safety’ gone mad!



