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 Webinars9m Topic: Workplace Culture Leading Greater Workplace Performance & Results Explore strategies for enhancing team performance, effective management techniques, and inspiring leadership. Read article Videos and Webinars10m 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 381 entries found Topic: Personal Development “Becoming Chartered led to a new me” Tony Stonebridge CMgr FCMI, lead subject matter expert at Wickes, shares how he caught the bug for studying – at 44 years old Read article Article5h Topic: Personal Development “Professional accreditation means that students can stand out more in the workplace” Justine Davidson explains how NTU’s BA (Hons) Fashion Management course helps students stand out in a competitive industry Read article Article2d Topic: Personal Development Baroness Casey: “Don’t seek popularity in your approach – take responsibility” Baroness Louise Casey received CMI’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. We look back at the impact she’s made Read article Article2d Topic: Personal Development “You have to keep moving forward, learning and progressing” An opportunity at her new employer encouraged Kate Campbell-Balcombe to improve her leadership knowledge. CMI was the answer Read article Article6d View more Upcoming Events Green Skills: What’s the fuss about? Explore the green skills your organisation needs to thrive in a net zero future, with expert insights from industry leaders. 23rd Jun 2025 - Online The Leadership Lounge with Ann Francke and Allison Kirkby Join CMI’s Chief Executive, Ann Francke, for a new series of interactive events with extraordinary leaders; Leadership Lounge. 24th Jun 2025 - London View a list of all our events