Are you an awesome London-based management and personal skills trainer, with a HR/L&D background in the Banking & Finance sector? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are currently looking to recruit a permanent training consultant in the London area, but would also welcome applications from trainers looking for a flexible working arrangement or freelance work.

The latest Learning & Talent Development Survey from the CIPD was released last month. Interviewing 724 (largely UK) respondents in 27 sectors, it presents key findings in the areas of employer support for learning, talent management, coaching, training spend and importantly, the impact of the 2009 recession on the industry.

More than three-quarters of universities in England are to have their budgets cut for this September - some by nearly 14%. As part of investigating where efficiencies and savings can be made, have you looked at the opportunities to leverage more value from your IS suppliers, who may represent a significant expenditure for your organisation? If so, have you asked a further question - do the people in IS who are responsible for managing these suppliers have the skills, experience and confidence to drive through the necessary changes?

As you may be aware, Learning at Work (LAW) is happening on the 20^th May as part of the Adult Learners' Week. This is the perfect platform for stimulating workplace learning and skills, encouraging individuals into exploring 'what's on offer' in the world of learning.

What are your office politics like?

When did you last have a whispered conversation in the safety of the corridor out of the earshot of your target with no intention of doing anything straight with your concerns?

Through my work as a coach supporting senior leaders and managers, often in large, multi-national organisations, I often hear people speak about their desire to create a ‘coaching culture’ within their organisation. Typically, they recognise most of the benefits of doing so – high employee engagement, improved communication, staff retention - but are often unsure of how or where to begin and feeling somewhat overwhelmed!

It is often said that English is the global language of business. In my opinion, having worked extensively around the world, the global language of business is actually 'pretty good English, although certainly not fluent'.

Matchett's pass rates are Number 1 out of 26 providers for APM Introductory Certificate! With a perfect 100% passrate.

Project management is all about planning and execution of a key objective. Whilst it is important that milestones are achieved and key performance indicators are met, the most important thing is that a project is worthwhile for the organisation supporting it.

Adkins Matchett & Toy (AMT) has developed a training programme for bankers and investment professionals focusing on financial institutions clients and dealing with the repercussions of the recent turmoil in the financial sector.

Unsurprisingly, Matchett is witnessing a surge of requests for training courses related to winning and retaining customers...

How many of your managers are responsible for managing external supplier and outsource relationships? How critical are these externally provided services to the effective running and profitability of your business?

Adkins, Matchett & Toy (AMT) has announced the successful tender in Hong Kong for the Analyst Graduate Training Program for a top global investment bank. This training program is one of the first of its kind to be run in the Asia-Pacific region and AMT is dedicating substantial resources to ensure the success of this pilot.

World-leading business skills and learning technology solutions provider, Matchett, recently held its most challenging event yet with a brilliantly received and insightful look at how to unlock the talent within organisations.

World-leading business skills and learning technology solutions provider, Matchett, is this month set to deliver its most challenging event yet with an insightful look at how to unlock the talent within organisations.

Matchett is officially one of the top 100 companies according to Real Business magazine, having been voted on to it's Hot 100 list of the fastest growing private companies in the UK.

Knowledge management systems have powerful search mechanisms which make it easy for customers or people within the organisation to find answers to frequently asked questions; they also enable staff and customers to share knowledge held in subject matter experts' heads, and ensure that information provided is consistent.