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Boom in Demand for Purchasing Professionals

Demand for purchasing and procurement professionals at all levels has increased sharply compared to 2010, according to figures published by CIPS and recruitment agency Hays Procurement.

Businesses Taking Longer to Pay Suppliers

Businesses took longer to pay their suppliers in Q3 compared to Q2, according to figures released this week.

Government ‘Should Fund Training’ for Redundant Public Sector Workers

More than two thirds of learning and development specialists believe that the government should set aside a fund to provide business skills training for redundant public sector workers.

Military Procurement Should Be Recognised Career Option

Military equipment purchasing should be recognised as a professional career path for officers, a Labour party review has said.

Be a Better Manager: Five Ways to Improve Your Management Skills

Despite the important part managers play in helping businesses emerge from the recession stronger, numerous studies have suggested that Britain’s management skills could do with a brush-up. Luckily, there are plenty of resources available for those who’d like to improve their skills and become a better manager.

Are You Making These 5 Common Distance Learning Mistakes?

Distance learning offers high levels of flexibility that allow people to study and gain qualifications when their circumstances won’t allow them to attend college or university classes. However, there are some common pitfalls which many students encounter – recognising and dealing with these potential problems can help to make your distance learning studies go more smoothly and help you get more out of your course.