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The Enterprise AI Academy Has Launched – In support with Microsoft, Corndel partners with Imperial College London

2025 Workplace Training Report

More Professionals Complete Their Apprenticeship with Corndel

AnalystX launches access to data skills training

Budget 2024: What Talent and Skills Leaders Need To Know

Corndel Partners with Galileo Global Education

John Lewis Partnership: Three Years of Apprenticeships

Netflix vs Blockbuster

Future Workforce: The Role of Technology in Shaping Early Talent Opportunities

Connecting The Dots: Communicating The Value Of Data

A CTO’s Guide to Strategic Skill Investment

Harnessing the Power of Apprenticeships to Bridge the Tech Skills Gap

Winning Tech Teams: The Business Case for Diversity

Corndel Shortlisted for CMI Awards of Excellence 2024 | Training Provider of the Year

Understanding The Labour Government’s Growth and Skills Levy

Corndel named DataIQ 2024 Finalist

Corndel Named Winner: Skills Training Provider of the Year

Creating Safe Spaces in the Workplace: Tackling Toxicity and AI Concerns in Learning and Development

Data over Dinner: Breaking Through Organisational Complexity

AI skills – Not just for data professionals

Corndel named Finalist in the British Training Awards 2024

Corndel named Go:Tech Awards 2024 Finalist

Corndel named DataIQ 2024 Finalist

Corndel named finalist for Skills Provider of the Year at the Education Investor Awards 2023

Corndel College London (CCL) Business Summit: Unlocking the Future of Business – Navigating the AI Revolution

FullSTEM Ahead

Celebrating Trailblazers in STEM on International Women’s Days 2024

Corndel’s AI Fundamentals – The Next Step in Professional Development

Corndel Charity Team Named Winner: Learning Giveback Award 2024

One Year Later – The ChatGPT Effect

“Let’s circle back next year”: Lessons to learn from Gen Z

Don’t be a David Brent

Leadership Lessons from a Lioness

Leadership Lessons from a Lioness

Unmasking the ‘Franken-report’: Why Inadequate Data Skills Threaten Organisational Integrity

A Skills Revolution or Escalating Skills Gap: The UK’s Pivotal Crossroads

Winning with AI: Envisioning the Future of Work

The Frozen Middle: The Demand for Data-Driven Leadership

Corndel welcomes its first degree apprentices

Corndel and Hospice UK Launch Data Literacy Development Programme for Hospice Professionals

Corndel Named Winner: Apprenticeship Provider of the Year

Overcoming Barriers to Business Transformation

Data Skills Gap: Is your company investing in future talent equipped to meet digital demand?

The Apprenticeship Levy: A Hidden Catalyst for Business Transformation and Growth

Solving the Data Talent Shortage: The Power of Degree Apprenticeships

From the Ground Up: Harnessing the Potential of Upskilling Your Employees in Data Skills

Advanced Digitalisation and Data Literacy: The Future of Work

Empowering Leaders for Business Transformation: The Critical Role of Apprenticeships

The fast-changing nature of the business landscape is exacerbated by many factors at present. From the economic impact of the cost-of-living crisis to the significant challenges posed by the Great Resignation, companies now have to fight harder to retain their top talent. It is crucial to have senior business leaders who possess the ability to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment. Furthermore, tighter budgets and the need to cater to both office-based and remote employees, necessitate a balanced management style to ensure they have adaptable and change-ready senior leaders in key positions.

From survival to success: Why HR and L&D teams should focus on upskilling senior leaders for adaptability

To succeed in today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organisations must be committed to investing in the learning and development of their workforce. For senior leaders, the ability to adapt is a fundamental skill that needs to be embraced and developed to ensure they are equipped to navigate change effectively and stay ahead of the curve.

The challenges present in today’s economic conditions have the potential to significantly impact business operations and alter the way they function. The cost-of-living crisis and the ‘great resignation’ has made it imperative to offer more flexible and competitive packages to retain top talent. Senior leaders need to possess an adaptable mindset and the relevant skills to succeed in this rapidly changing environment.

The future of training a deskless workforce in retail

Effective training of staff is essential for the success of any organisation. In the UK, the cost of training a new employee averages at £2540 for a company, which makes it a significant investment. However, inadequately trained staff can be a significant drain on resources, affecting employee morale, job satisfaction, and the overall workplace atmosphere. These factors can ultimately result in increased staff turnover, which can have a detrimental impact on any organisation’s success.

Building a stronger foundation for diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry

The Urgent Need for Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Services Sector: At Corndel, we recognise the importance of Diversity and Inclusion within the Financial Services sector. In the financial services industry, there exists a notable disparity in gender representation as men earn salaries that are 24% higher than those of their female colleagues. This percentage is significantly higher than the 11.6% average gender pay gap observed in all other sectors. This is a significant concern that firms must address and act upon. Additionally, a closer look at seniority levels reveals a lack of diversity in mid-to-senior roles, with women occupying only 14% of Chair roles, 32% of Senior Independent Director roles, and 18% of Financial Directors according to the FTSE Women’s Leaders Review 2022.

Equipping your leadership team for uncertain times: what HR & L&D need to do

Uncertain economic times, recession, and the impact this has on your employees means your business needs more from its leadership team. HR & L&D need leaders and managers to be efficient, resilient and able to adapt and deal with many different challenges presented in the coming months. However, beyond simply dealing with the issues, they must find solutions and proactive ways to manage the multiple challenges.

Winning the War for Talent in 2023

With 1.2 million job vacancies open, skills shortages are becoming more evident than ever. Retaining emerging talent is becoming more difficult than ever, and organisations need to act before it becomes a significant problem.

The HR & L&D Professionals’ Priority List for 2023

At Corndel, we’ve identified the priorities for L&D and HR leaders.
A firm focus on these areas for the coming twelve months will help ensure you meet the challenges head-on and have the resources to keep your people happy, motivated and working towards your company’s goals

Biggest Retail Training Barriers for Front-Line Employees

The past few years have been undeniably difficult for retail workers. Many retail employees are experiencing unmanageable levels of stress. When this is paired with short-notice shift changes and more responsibility, then it is understandable why many are resigning and even leaving the industry altogether.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Services Sector

Building an open and inviting industry relies upon putting the same value on everyone and their background. Equity, diversity and inclusion have been high on the agenda for the financial services industry for many years. While there has been significant progress and considerable work done already, there is still a long way to go. The recent spotlight on social mobility and class demonstrate this.

Inequality and a lack of inclusion are not limited to the financial services sector. However, firms in this industry must play their part in improving diversity and inclusion in their workforce and recognising it’s importance in driving a high-performing culture.

How can your financial organisation leverage data literacy for better customer experiences

The finance sector is driven by customer experience, with many customers who select a business’ products remaining with them for life. Financial organisations also benefit from significant amounts of data to work with, but using it effectively and analysing it well is key to maximising its value.

How future-focused organisations are enabling their data teams to drive innovation

The digital skills shortage is reportedly costing the UK economy £12.8bn per year, with 55% of organisations facing skills shortages. Data is at the centre of many businesses’ digital transformations but recruiting and retaining the most qualified data experts is difficult in the current economic climate.

The New Line Manager

Post-pandemic employees are different from before. Demand for technical skills driven by digital transformation and a recognised and growing data skills gap has become apparent across all industries.

Weathering the storm: Recession and its impact

Economic forecasting predicts the UK economy is set to follow the global trend and fall into recession during 2023, impacting people development strategies across all industries and sectors.

Corndel launch Corndel College London

CCL is a brand new institution that delivers a radical approach to traditional learning. Initially CCL will launch Degree Apprenticeships in Spring 2023 followed by a wholly new approach to undergraduate degrees with built in industry exposure from 2024.

The blind spot: why your employees might fail to see the value of data, and how to convince them to invest in their skills

The value of data skills are clear to data professionals, but convincing others within an organisation can be difficult. People see data as complicated, confusing and not relevant to their role – but we know that’s not the case.

Making the most of the Apprenticeship Levy for you and your fundraising team

Traditionally, organisations have had to pay large sums of money to receive ‘quality training’. From inflexible and generic courses, to sub-par qualifications, training and development programmes have often come with a high price tag, and given little in return.

Using the Apprenticeship Levy to Broaden Senior Leader Diversity

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of digital transformation and the need for seamless collaboration. Employee and consumer expectations are rapidly changing, and industries are being shaken up at an unprecedented pace.

The role of Data in Board-level decision-making

The first thing to say about Board-level data skills is that it’s not really about data – it’s what you can do with data. Generating strategic options, making structural decisions and creating platforms that reorganise and unify all levels of the business.

The Apprenticeship Levy – A strategic response to the financial services skills crisis

According to research by the Professional & Business Services Council and the Financial Services Skills Commission, an acceleration of automation and digitalisation due to the pandemic, alongside globalisation and changing workforce demographics are prompting demand for new skills that bring together technology, interpersonal skills and industry knowledge.

The Apprenticeship Levy – a lifeline for the charity sector?

Charities are stretched. Not only is there the need to constantly exceed targets and increase supporter engagement, but there is also pressure to retain team members, diversify strategies, and evolve services. All whilst responding to the ever-changing landscape inflicted by the pandemic.

Insurance sector: Benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce

The insurance industry, like many financial services sectors, historically had a reputation for being white, middle-aged and male. This image of the sector is arguably still true today. The time has come for insurance firms to up their game and reap the rewards of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Meet our Professional Development Experts – Louise Clarke

Louise Clarke, Professional Development Expert at Corndel and Interim CEO of children’s charity Challengers, shares her insights into being a leader, following a career which involves over a decade in the charitable sector and extensive experience in the private sector.

All you need to know about Levy gifting and receiving – insights from Zurich and Carers Support Wiltshire

Between May 2020 and February 2021, it has been reported that over £2bn of apprenticeship levy funding, paid by organisations has been left untouched. Many large organisations are finding themselves to have surplus Levy funds which they are unable to utilise. What’s the solution to unused funds? Gifting unspent levy to your charity partners.

What is Collaborative Leadership?

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed everything about our lives, and most notably, the way we do our jobs. Furloughs, redundancies and job insecurity has left many of us unsure about the direction our career is taking.

From AI to ROI

I am a member of the Data Advisory Board, to take part in a panel debate on the topic of “From AI to ROI”. I loved the title, and the sentiment. For too long we have been talking about AI, now let’s talk about how to get a return on those AI investments.