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UK industries are least trained in cyber security

Recent reports suggest that approximately 2.39 million instances of cyber crime occurred over the past year. With staff training in cyber security being an essential part of employee onboarding, sufficient training is crucial if businesses wish to protect themselves against cyber attacks.

Contributor: Ting Ji - Contributor | Published: 22 August 2023

UK industries are least trained in cyber security

Recent reports suggest that approximately 2.39 million instances of cyber crime occurred over the past year. With staff training in cyber security being an essential part of employee onboarding, sufficient training is crucial if businesses wish to protect themselves against cyber attacks.

Contributor: Venky Sundar - Indusface | Published: 18 August 2023

Is contribution of ‘generalists’ being overlooked?

“The problem is that generalists are all too easily overlooked for promotions and development opportunities as they don’t slot neatly into a box like specialists do."

Contributor: Robert Ordever, European MD - O.C. Tanner | Published: 12 June 2023

Data training demand soars in rush to reskill

An analysis of training priorities of 388 companies and 755,000 professionals over four years reveals that data expertise is now the most sought-after skill - rising 376% since 2019

Contributor: Richard Townsend, CEO of QA - Circus Street | Published: 10 June 2023

Stagnant budgets challenging spend on wellbeing

L&D professionals believe mental health and wellbeing is the most important eLearning topic for the next 12 months, research* from DeltaNet International has shown. This is closely followed by stress management training for employees, as 88% of employers said they are worried about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting employees.

Contributor:  Chris Chappell, Head of Content - DeltaNet International | Published: 28 November 2022

Lack of upskilling opportunities tops the list for leavers

New study also reveals employees are spending an average of nearly 7 hours each month and nearly £2.6K each year of their money to ensure they have the right skills at work. Qlik supports Learning at Work Week 2022 (16th to 22nd May) to encourage more learning in the workplace and put a spotlight on the missed upskilling opportunity.

Contributor: Kevin Hanegan, Chief Learning Officer - Qlik | Published: 30 May 2022

There are worrying gaps in cybersecurity training in law firms

New research just published among UK legal professionals suggests that the risk of cyber attacks is a growing concern for most law firms, although there is a worrying minority that is still complacent about the risks.

Contributor: Mike East, VP Sales EMEA - Menlo Security | Published: 29 May 2022

Worrying shortfalls in employee training revealed

Research by enterprise LMS provider Digits into workplace training suggests that many employers are underinvesting in their staff and may not be providing enough – or the right types of – regular training to support them in their roles.

Contributor: Emma-Louise Jones, Digits | Published: 1 May 2022

UK workers want to upskill this year

A survey of the nation’s workforce indicated that employees are feeling more optimistic about career goals in 2022 compared with last year – with over half (52%) saying they wanted a promotion in 2022, and 69% wanting increased job satisfaction in the new year compared to 2021. Employers are being urged to make the most of this national appetite for workplace skills development, to boost business growth.

Contributor: Hattie Scott - 23red | Published: 12 February 2022