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The latest news from the Princess Royal Training Awards and our award recipients.
In the press: Why applying for business awards is worth the effort
If only there were 25 hours in a day. Faced with competing priorities and with resources often stretched, applying for an award is rarely at the top of any business owner’s agenda – too often we simply don’t have enough time. Yet while there are obvious benefits to...
City & Guilds Group chief exec visits East Coast FM
Chris Jones, chief executive of the City & Guilds Group and Sally Eley, Director of Corporate Relations and leader of the Princess Royal Training Awards team visited 2017 award recipients East Coast FM last week. They were invited to take part in their morning...
New for 2018: hands-on workshops announced to help with your application
Due to popular demand we are running a number of workshops to offer practical help and support to anyone thinking of applying for a Princess Royal Training Award in 2018. You will have the opportunity to get ideas and support on how best to apply and we...
Princess Royal Training Awards 2018 now open!
We are delighted to announce that the Princess Royal Training Awards 2018 are now open for entry until 29 March 2018. The Awards are a unique opportunity for UK organisations to showcase their approach to learning and development and its impact on...
Something exciting is on its way to recipients
Something exciting is on its way to all recipients of the Princess Royal Training Awards. All of the team at the Princess Royal Training Awards hope they enjoy it! Find out more about all of the recipients in our Community of...
A royal seal of approval for businesses that put employee development first
On Thursday 2 November, we celebrated 40 organisations who were recognised after being commended for their commitment to training and skills excellence by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. The Princess Royal...
Case study: the impact of royal recognition on Home Instead Senior Care
The Princess Royal Training Awards is a new honour for employers in the UK who have created outstanding training and skills development programmes which have resulted in exceptional commercial benefits. Home Instead Senior Care UK is one of the recipients from the inaugural year in 2016.
Case study: the impact of royal recognition on Green Lighting
The Princess Royal Training Awards is a new honour for employers in the UK who have created outstanding training and skills development programmes which have resulted in exceptional commercial benefits. Green Lighting is one of the recipients from the inaugural year in 2016.
40 organisations to receive royal recognition at this year’s Princess Royal Training Awards
Major UK businesses including RBS, Barclays, and Waitrose have been joined by a women’s refuge and an ambulance trust in being commended by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne for their commitment to training and skills development. The Haven Wolverhampton, which...
Case study: how Dale Power Solutions responded to the challenge of diversity through Apprenticeships
Ten years ago, Dale Power Solutions realised the need to respond to an ageing workforce and protect the future of the business. With challenges such as the engineering skills shortage and a general decline of manufacturing in the UK, Dale Power decided to focus...
Case study: leadership in The Donkey Sanctuary – making a difference!
Since it was founded in 1969 The Donkey Sanctuary has successfully evolved from modest beginnings to be an employer of over 600 staff and 650 volunteers across the UK and internationally. They also care for over 6,000 donkeys in the UK and Europe, including the...
Case study: how dementia-friendly training made East of England Co-operative retailer of choice in the region
The East of England Co-operative has met a community need and found a competitive edge to differentiate its business by becoming the leading dementia-friendly retailer in East Anglia. In response to a growing need to help older people within the community, the...
Case study: how training helped Green Lighting increase its revenue by 360% over a four year period
As one of the first companies to recruit staff through the Apprenticeship programme when it was re-launched in 2011, Green Lighting has always seen the potential of apprentices. The organisation, which specialises in low energy lighting products, saw the benefit of...
Case study: how Mercedes-Benz UK achieved best market share ever while bridging a skills gap
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has taken an innovative approach to training which has yielded impressive results. The company has increased its market share in the truck sector and seen a 78% retention rate of trained employees since 2011, with 16% of those coming through...
Case study: how National Museums Northern Ireland used training as a catalyst for organisational change
National Museums Northern Ireland has created a significant culture shift in the organisation, alongside increasing visitor satisfaction thanks to its commitment to training. Visitors who classify themselves as very satisfied with their experience of the...
Case study: transforming leadership at Ricoh UK
Ricoh is one of the recipients from the inaugural year in 2016. This global technology company needed to refocus employees on a strategic approach to business. They used staff to develop elements of the new leadership programme and encouraged self-discovery and ownership of learning. Outcomes include winning a new £5 million contract and a reduction of staff attrition by 10%.
Case study: the impact of royal recognition on the University of York
The Princess Royal Training Awards is a new honour for employers in the UK who have created outstanding training and skills development programmes which have resulted in exceptional commercial benefits. University of York is one of the recipients from the inaugural year in 2016.
Princess Royal Training Awards recipients honoured at St James’s Palace
On Thursday 24 November, we celebrated the very first Princess Royal Training Awards recipients at St James’s Palace. The Awards were presented by HRH The Princess Royal and recognise organisations in the UK that have created lasting impact by successfully linking...
City & Guilds announces the first recipients of the Princess Royal Training Awards
Some 34 businesses ranging from prestigious car manufacturers, through healthcare organisations, to animal charities are to receive a Princess Royal Training Award in recognition of their outstanding training and skills development programmes. The City & Guilds...
City & Guilds launches brand new award for training
Organisations across the UK who successfully link learning and skills development to business performance will soon be able to receive national recognition, thanks to a brand new awards programme delivered by the City & Guilds Group. Free to enter, the Princess...
