Learning and development budgets feel the pinch

HR & Compliance Centre research focuses on training expenditure and discovers that the average amount spent per head has not risen since 2009. 

• Learning and development budgets: the 2011 HR & Compliance Centre survey The median amount spent on training is £326 per employee per year. 
• HR & Compliance Centre Benchmarking subscribers can access the complete benchmarking data from this survey. 

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Balancing cost and efficiency: 2011 HR & Compliance Centre learning and development budgets survey Research into measures taken to cut back on training spend reveals that e-learning and the use of line managers for training delivery are the most common and effective ways to reduce costs. 

Managing learning and development in a recession: the 2009 survey While many employers have responded to the recession by reducing their training budgets, many have refined their use of training resources to achieve maximum efficiency and increased their focus on leadership development. 

Workplace training - budgets and challenges 2007 Workplace training trends including learning and development goals, delivery methods, budgets, major challenges and successful solutions are investigated in our survey. 

Evaluation of training: the 2010 survey Our research finds that the most effective ways to evaluate training are appraisals and follow-up conversations with line managers. 

How e-learning can boost sales and improve employee retention Sky's e-learning portal has reduced the broadcaster's staff induction time by one week and improved retention and performance among joiners. A similar solution introduced by wholesaler Spicers has helped boost sales among its distributors.