All Training and development articles
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Comment and OpinionMum’s the word: a simpler way to improve customer service
No online advice will ever surpass the training I witnessed many years ago
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NewsDeliveroo launches LGBTQ+ chef training kitchen
The delivery giant has committed up to £15,000 to The Open Kitchen Fund, which will sponsor up to five chefs to complete training courses
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NewsSysco GB advocates for apprenticeship levy education reform
Wider changes to the apprenticeship levy are being advocated for by the FWD
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NewsFuture Food Movement teams up with youth activist group for climate and health commitments
They have launched a new Food Systems Accelerator, which will aim to persuade big business to improve commitments on child health and environment
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Analysis and FeaturesHow George & Joseph became a destination for cheese lovers
What is it about this Leeds shop that makes customers willing to queue for an hour?
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NewsLeaf launches new scholarship in remembrance of founder Caroline Drummond
Drummond was described as an “inspirational thinker, innovator, collaborater and communicator” by Philip Wynn, Leaf chair
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NewsWaitrose looks to deter shoplifters with in-store ‘love bombing’
The supermarket is training staff to be “extra attentive, causing thieves to think twice”, including by asking if help is needed at self-checkouts
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NewsArla’s UK farmers feel staffing pressures
The dairy co-op has outlined a four-point plan for government to help ‘urgently’ address farm labour shortages
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Analysis and FeaturesHow the Apprenticeship Levy became a £3bn swindle
David Cameron’s pet project was meant to boost opportunities for apprentices, but companies say most of the money is disappearing into the Treasury’s pockets. What’s going on?
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WebinarWATCH: Recruitment and retention: expert advice for grocery retailers
Catch up on our webinar where industry experts discuss why recruiting and retaining talent within UK grocery has become more critical as it battles a perfect storm of factors fuelling a major labour shortage in many retail roles. Learn how grocers can overcome the challenges and build a robust, resilient workforce?
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Promotional FeatureHow smart data is helping blue cheese go green
With changes to the economy and environment, how can the production of cheese become cleaner? Find out how to develop tailored plans for lowering emissions.
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy urges reform to Apprenticeship Levy
In total, more than £600m of unused levy funds were returned to the Treasury this year alone
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NewsMeat Business Women study to track gender equality across meat industry
The research will track the number of women working in the meat industry globally, following a 2020 report that found women made up only 36% of the workforce
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NewsHolland & Barrett trains store staff as gut health advisors
The health and wellness retailer will also offer customers free one-to-one consultations through a newly created online hub
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NewsFuture Food Movement launches youth advisory board for food industry
The FFM Youth Industry Advisory Board is the first of its kind in the UK and is focused on the food industry’s impact on the planet
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Promotional FeatureWalking the talk: how training is moving the goalposts on sustainability action in Wales
How the Welsh Government is taking direct action to effect real change in the sustainability of local food and drink businesses.
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NewsAF Blakemore helps 108 colleagues gain LGV driving licence
Seventy-seven colleagues have gained a Class 1 licence and 31 have gained a Class 2 licence
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NewsGrowers associations team up for R&D programme
The groups aim to continue research within the industry despite the demise of the statutory levy and the end of AHDB horticulture from March 2023
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NewsFWD launches mentoring scheme to develop emerging talent in wholesale
The FWD recently established the FLF with the aim of developing emerging talent in the wholesale sector who are aged 30 or under