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Silver talent: the untapped resource

Feb 11, 2014

Robin Hoyle believes that it’s time to challenge some long-held beliefs about older workers. He’ll be giving practical hints and tips on how to support ‘grey talent’ in a free, knowledge sharing webinar.

Too old to train?

Jan 6, 2014

The over 50’s make up a third of the UK’s workforce, but are the least likely to be offered training. Yet research shows that you can indeed ‘teach an old dog new tricks’. Isn’t it time to rethink your L&D policy for older workers & volunteers, asks Robin Hoyle?

Charity Learning Award winners 2013

Nov 26, 2013

Charity L&D professionals are often faced with an uphill task – with small teams, little or no budget for L&D, outdated technology and staff in several locations. They face these challenges with creativity, passion and a spirit of collaboration, making ‘less’ really achieve ‘more’. This evening, the Charity Learning Awards 2013 celebrated the commitment, innovation and achievements of L&D professionals working in the sector. Find out who went away with an Award.

Free Taster Lessons | Modern Life Skills

Nov 14, 2013

Liggy Webb is kindly inviting members of the Consortium to a free taster session in Modern Life Skills. The next complimentary morning taster sessions will be running on Friday 15 November; Friday 6 December; Monday 20 January; Friday 21 February and Thursday 6 March.

Soop up your training!

Nov 6, 2013

Robin Hoyle has some smart tips for writing a ‘Strategy on One Page’, an essential tool to support you, so you can focus on the really important work…