How can I help my staff with training?

How can I help my staff with training?. How can I encourage my employees to gain skills that will help them and improve my business?

David Way, deputy chief executive of the national apprenticeship services, replies: It is great you recognise that training staff increases efficiency, reduces staff turnover and benefits your firm.

Employers like you will ensure their business is ready for the upturn.

Research shows that 80% of those employers who do offer apprenticeships say productivity increases.

More than 100,000 companies offer apprentice places. For advice on how apprenticeships can work for your business, call 0800 015 0600.

Another way to support your employees is through the Learning & Skills Council's Train to Gain programme, accessible through Business Link.

This helps employers of all sizes and in all sectors get the right training advice.

A Business Link adviser will work alongside you and advise on whether you are eligible for Government training subsidies.

If your staff are in a union, its learning representatives can provide advice to members.

With this support, many workers get the confidence they need to come forward and often surprise themselves with what they achieve, as well as you.( thisismoney.co.uk )