Skillstories

“I used to sit at the back of the class, but now I’m in the front. Words fail me for how good these skills make you feel...I’m more confident, my morale is just amazing.!”

Eve Huggins, Mobile Cooks Manager, NCS

Resources

Resources sourced from "NES"

Mimosa Case Study

PDF | Wednesday March 26th, 2008

Mimosa has improved employee retention by addressing literacy and numeracy throughout its homes in the UK

VT Shipbuilding Case Study

PDF | Friday January 25th, 2008

By combating skills shortages in an ageing workforce, VT Shipbuilding has adapted to a new state-of the-art facility whilst drastically cutting accidents and sickness absence.

Serco Case Study

PDF | Friday January 25th, 2008

Through commitment and flexibility of approach, Serco has been able to train across highly devolved business units, leading to better recruitment and retention and greater reporting accuracy.

Royal Mail Case Study

PDF | Friday January 25th, 2008

Improved skills at Royal Mail’s National Distribution Centre have boosted morale, cut sickness absence and greatly reduced postal errors

Butlins Case Study

PDF | Friday January 25th, 2008

An on site learning centre has attracted staff, resort guests and local businesses, becoming a valued resource and enabling business improvement.

National Employer Service (LSC) Website

Website | Tuesday November 27th, 2007

The National Employer Service (NES) was set up by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to provide a single point of contact for large, national multi-site employers, who wish to hold a single contract with the Learning and Skills Council.

McDonald’s Case Study

PDF | Tuesday November 20th, 2007

Business in the Community's Skills case study for McDonald's Restaurants, focusing on their innovative e-learning site ourlounge.co.uk

Norfolk County Services case study

PDF | Thursday November 15th, 2007

By overcoming the difficulties of training a diverse, devolved workforce, Norfolk County Services has raised the aspirations of employees, slashing recruitment costs and accident rates.

Case Study: Boots Manufacturing and Supply Chain

PDF | Wednesday November 14th, 2007

Boots started workplace learning across their main Nottingham site in 2003. Since then over 850 employees have gained Skills for Life qualifications, helping these staff gain relevant skills to help them in the workplace.

Pirelli Case Study

PDF | Friday November 09th, 2007

Business in the Community Case Study from the Skills for Life Awards for Excellence 2006

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