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This study provides a practical insight into how different organisations devise and use human capital measures. Drawing on a series of workshops and real-life case studies, it showcases tried and tested techniques for successfully measuring human capital.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) 2008 survey of the veterinary nursing profession was launched in January 2008. Questionnaires were posted to 11,156 people on the veterinary nurse database. This report analyses the findings from the survey. It reports on the following aspects of the veterinary nursing profession: personal profile, status, working practices, position, pay, career plans, continuing professional development and attitudes.
What do adults think of Higher Education (HE)? Is it relevant to them and their careers? Do they aspire to HE? Are they aware of HE and the options available? And could, and indeed should, they be encouraged to consider HE? The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills commissioned an exploratory piece of research to help them to better understand adults' perceptions of and orientations to HE, and help them find ways to engage and motivate learning, essentially to encourage greater participation in HE.
This report for the National Arts Learning Network (NALN) sets out the postgraduate landscape in creative arts and design. It provides a wealth of new information about the later stages in the student life cycle and a solid evidence base on the flows into postgraduate study.
Training Journal ran a project with IES looking at the future of Learning & Development, with a time horizon of 2020. The project was run in two main phases; first looking at the outside world to see what trends and discontinuities might impact the world of L&D over the coming years. The second phase aimed to look at the implications for L&D practitioners of these possible changes by considering possible future scenarios.
This report explores the career aspirations, attitudes and job search behaviours of senior managers from under-represented groups, such as women, those with a long-term health condition or disability, and those from ethnic minorities. The study aims to help the DWP target such under-represented groups more effectively with information about senior posts.
How can the city of Brighton and Hove make the most effective use of those university graduates who want to stay, and how can graduates develop their careers locally? This report explores the aspirations and expectations of University of Sussex graduates, particularly those who stay in Brighton and Hove and in the wider county after they graduate.
This practical guide uses an eight-step approach to help both HR practitioners and managers through the workforce planning process.
Ipsos MORI and IES were commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council to conduct the learner element of the evaluation of Train to Gain in accordance with an overall evaluation framework. This report covers the findings from the first wave of research.
IES ran a project with Training Journal looking at the future of learning and development, with a time horizon of 2020. The project was run in two main phases: first looking at the outside world to see what trends and discontinuities might impact the world of L&D over the coming years. The second phase aimed to look at the implications for L&D practitioners of these possible changes. This publication is no longer available.
