HR expert slams to 'time to train' incentive

LEGISLATION designed to give employees better access to training has been labelled ‘a waste of time’ by a leading HR expert. According to Debbie Taylor, Director of Target HR Consultancy, the ‘time to train’ legislation, which will come into force on April 6, 2010, completely misses the point when it comes to addressing employees’ development needs. “The legislation gives employees the legal right to ask for time off so they can undertake training, but, crucially, it does not give them the legal right to it,” Debbie explains. “Employers are under no obligation to meet an employee’s request