Jaine Clarke
Join us live online at Wednesday 26th March at 3pm to discuss the benefits of investing in your workforce
As the end of the fiscal year fast approaches, companies across the UK are taking stock and discussing new strategies for the year ahead. Now that all of last year’s paperwork has been tied up and Darling has delivered The Budget, it’s the perfect time to reassess what it will take to make 2008/2009 profitable in a less-than-encouraging economic climate.
The first thing business leaders need to establish is how much they are willing to invest to get the returns they are looking for, particularly when it comes to their workforce. Research from the Learning and Skills Council shows that 2 out of 3 businesses have a budget for training but how many of them use it effectively and how many are making the most of Government driven schemes? The expansion of Train to Gain, as announced by Government in November 2007, means that businesses of all sizes can access training at even more levels so previous barriers of time and money are no longer applicable excuses in the coming year. But what will this mean for businesses in real terms and how can investing in staff boost profits?
The Learning Skills Council answers all of your questions, offering exclusive advice and information about how investing in your workforce can benefit your business. Join Jaine Clarke, Director of Skills for Employers at the LSC, Robin Clarkson, Prevista Assistant Director of The Skills Brokerage Association and marketing manager Jennifer Allen from the London based Hardy Group as they discuss training and how it can benefit your company on a financial level and in other areas of your organisation.