Purpose – This paper aims to bring together three years of surveying large business employer attitudes to higher‐level training and development. Design/methodology/research – A survey instrument used was a self‐completed web based questionnaire with a common core of questions to all...

The introduction of new technology often leads to strong public concerns about potential hazards. There are situations where unfounded concerns obstruct highly beneficial developments, but, equally, there are situations where unintended consequences of new technology are overlooked and...

Purpose – The introduction of new technology presents many challenges for risk communication. The technology often involves potential hazards and unintended consequences, hence the public must be engaged and consulted. However, this engagement can generate unfounded concerns and unnecessary...

The introduction of alternative energy requires collaboration between consumers, energy suppliers and regulators. A fundamental question is, will consumers engage with this agenda and, in particular, will they trust the institutions sufficiently to enable the collaborations that are needed....