L&D

From April 2017, all UK employers with a wage bill greater than £3 million are subjected to an apprenticeship levy of 0.5% of total pay bill. This is to fund the training of Apprenticeships. Employers are required to pay the full levy regardless of whether they subsequently draw apprenticeship funds. Business Services companies need to understand what their financial contribution is and, more importantly, how to go about maximizing return on their apprenticeship levy. Read the full article by KMPG to understand the process and necessary steps.  

The ultimate purpose of leadership development is to deliver strategy over the long term. Fit-for-purpose leadership development needs to be thoroughly grounded in business strategy, and based on a robust analysis of needs. It also needs to be designed in line with how adults learn, which primarily means learning from experience rather than in the classroom. Read the executive summary of CRF’s popular research report to find out how to develop fit-for-purpose leadership development programmes.

When was the last time you learned something that really made a lasting impression? Odds are, it relates back to a particular experience, situation or interaction that continues to shape your thinking. Experience is the best teacher and we humans are built to learn from our experiences. As a CLO, HRD or a top executive focused on learning within your organisation, it is vital to instil this experiential component into your learning and development offerings to achieve your objectives.  This article from Duke CE discusses experiential learning and its uses in organisations. 

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