Videos and Webinars: Building Strong Foundations in Our Workforce Wednesday 16 June 2021 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email The full impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on business is yet to be seen, but employment has fallen and unemployment predicted to increase further and remain above pre-crisis levels until 2023/24. Hardest hit are the sectors most affected by lockdown such as hospitality and retail and it is becoming increasingly clear that low skilled workers and young people that make up the majority of the workforce in these organisations are now seeking new employment outside of their current skill set. So what is being done to help? The Government has already responded with a range of policies including the furlough scheme, Kickstart, and the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. These have limited the falls in employment and have the potential to speed up recovery from the pandemic. But starting a new job is challenging and while considerable effort is being put into supporting people to change jobs or get back into work, much less attention has been paid to the ongoing support that they will need in the workplace to help them make a success of their new roles and learn new skills. This responsibility will fall to line managers but are they prepared, and do they have the skills to help these new employees adjust? In this session... CMI has partnered with the Learning and Work Institute to publish a new report, Building Strong Foundations, to understand the role of the manager in ensuring successful transition into new roles for both new starters and existing staff. We are joined by Mims Davies MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment (invited), Fiona Aldridge, Director of Policy & Research at the Learning & Work Institute, Daisy Hooper, Head of Policy & Public Affairs at CMI and an employer representative (tbc) to discuss the findings of this report and explore some of the key lessons that managers can take away to help support new starters and existing staff. Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Looking for more information on this topic? Related Videos and Event Recordings 14 entries found Topic: Personal Development Driving Success: Coaching, mentoring and sponsorship strategies for developing yourself and your team Explore how coaching can help to accelerate your career and develop high-performing teams. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ Topic: Workplace Culture Leading Greater Workplace Performance & Results Explore strategies for enhancing team performance, effective management techniques, and inspiring leadership. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ Topic: Equality and Diversity Ethical and Inclusive Leadership: Why does it matter? Discover the insights from the CMI and YouGov partnership study, revealing the impact of poor management on organisations. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ Topic: Trust Building trust: Elevating wellbeing and inclusion It’s time to delve into the core of transformative leadership — trustworthiness. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ View more Related Articles 437 entries found Topic: Productivity What’s the hardest part of giving feedback? Feedback helps your team grow, but giving it isn’t always easy. We asked our management community to offer their tips Read article Article19h Topic: Neurodiversity Learning to lead with ADHD ADHD reshaped my approach to management, proving that neurodiversity can be a source of strength, focus and empathy Read article Article19h Topic: Employment Landscape Sustainable leadership: why every business must put the planet at the heart of strategy Sustainability is no longer a compliance exercise but a core leadership imperative Read article Article19h Topic: Personal Development “A good leader doesn’t have to do everything themselves” Joshua Bell left school to do an NHS apprenticeship and later pursued a CMI Level 7 qualification Read article Article5d View more Upcoming Events Gender equality: The pay gap and best practice Explore the real impact of the gender pay gap and discover how to drive equity through evidence and action. 29th Oct 2025 - Online Generations at work: Shared values, new perspectives Explore shifting generational expectations and learn to build understanding, adaptability, and success in today’s workforce. 4th Nov 2025 - Online View a list of all our events