Press Releases

Technology and telecommunications have had a better year than many sectors, enabling all of us to keep working and stay in touch with one another. Nonetheless, at Avado we knew this sector was struggling the most with the skills gap, and we were curious about how 2020 had impacted this issue. As such, we commissioned independent research, […]

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on training budgets but with a growing need to reskill workers, learning should be rising up the boardroom agenda. Our Chief People Officer commented on a recent piece in Raconteur.  Since the financial crisis of 2007-8, companies have faced an increasingly unpredictable operating environment, while demand for employees with the […]

On International Women’s Day, Kate Parker looks at data suggesting employers are more likely to invest in men’s training. Our Chief Operating Officer, Amy Crawford, commented on a recent piece in TES.  Kelly and Kieran* both work at the same company. They were hired at the same time, into the same job role. And while, […]

Agility is the latest buzzword, but what is it, and how can businesses create it? Our Chief Technology Officer, Mike Fenna spoke with IT Pro Portal about investing in agile practices.  Since the pandemic began, it has become clear that agility is the one quality that sets businesses apart. The ability to quickly recognize change, […]

Mark Creighton spoke with Training Journal.  With rising unemployment across the UK and large numbers of workers still on furlough, there has never been a time when training and upskilling were more vital – or when such large numbers of people have enough time to participate. The government has also recognised the crucial value of […]

Our CEO, Mark Creighton spoke to Education Technology on three core principles to agility.  Coronavirus has challenged business like never before. It’s become clear that agility is more than a buzzword and in this current climate, companies need to act fast. Whether it’s restaurants moving to offer takeaway and delivery; or learning companies shifting face-to-face […]

Our CEO, Mark Creighton spoke with Digital Bulletin At Avado, we believe that every business needs a data culture. This means placing data at the heart of all its decisions and ensuring every single person in the business is confident interacting with data. Leaders inspire through action, basing decisions on data, not intuition. Building a […]