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Lack of training a deal breaker for fifth of employees

The ability to support staff development through appropriate training may be more intrinsic to staff happiness than employers realise, according to research released today by Home Learning College. A survey conducted among 3,000 British workers showed that 19% have left a job due to a lack of relevant training. At the same time, almost half (49%) said relevant training would help to compensate for not being offered a pay rise or promotion. When asked why they had left their last job, 17% cited boredom while 13% blamed bad management. A further 8% felt undervalued. Interestingly, only 12%

Half of Brits are unfulfilled at work, but satisfaction increases with age

Work accounts for around half the waking hours of the average full time employee, so it would be hoped that this time is largely enjoyable and engaging. However, this is not the case for many Brits, according to research conducted by Home Learning College – the UK’s biggest provider of accredited distance learning courses. In fact, 52% said they are unfulfilled at work, while a further 36% have never had a job they loved. It seems that women are more likely to find happiness and satisfaction at work. Two thirds of females reported having had a job they loved at some point in their life,

Economic uncertainty encourages British entrepreneurial spirit

British entrepreneurialism is alive and kicking according to research conducted by Home Learning College. This is evidenced by the fact that two fifths of Brits would consider setting up their own business if they were made redundant – a fear held by a third of workers. These entrepreneurial ambitions could be tested during 2010 according to over half the population – 53% do not think the UK has seen the full effects of the recession and predict that things will get worse this year. The research also suggests that Britain’s entrepreneurial gender gap may be diminishing. In 2008 the Annual

Home Learning College achieves record success in 2009

Figures released today show that Home Learning College significantly enhanced its position as the UK’s biggest provider of professionally-accredited distance learning during 2009, with a range of academic and service level achievements. Successes over the past year include: • The number of Home Learning College students sitting final exams has continually increased, doubling since the second half of 2008 • On average, Home Learning College exam results have been on par or better than national average pass rates. For example, the latest Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) exam results

Home Learning College launches AAT Level 4 Diploma

Achieve Accounting Technician status with the UK’s biggest vocational distance learning providerFrom today, anyone wishing to take the final step in gaining full Accounting Technician status can study for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Diploma with Home Learning College – the UK’s biggest provider of award-winning vocational distance learning. The AAT Level 4 Diploma is open to students who have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma or who have an accounting related degree and wish to obtain a professional qualification. The term Accounting Technician covers a huge

Employment prospects not looking brighter in 2010 say British workers

Employers not interested in developing skills through training, according to new researchEmployment prospects not looking brighter in 2010 say British workersEmployers not interested in developing skills through training, according to new researchTor GoldfieldHome Learning College PR ManagerTel: 020 8676 6258Mobile: 07843 335606Email: tor.goldfield@homelearningcollege.comAbout Home Learning CollegeHome Learning College is the largest vocational distance learning provider in the UK, and the only one accredited by the National Union of Students (NUS), allowing its 65,000

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