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31st January 2008
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WHEN IT COMES to asking their employers for extra training, truck drivers are among the shyest workers in the UK, according to government figures.

A survey by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) found that 62% of transport employees are reluctant to ask about training.

However, it also found that 38%

of transport workers say that if they do receive extra training it makes them more likely to stay with a company.

Some transport employers also recognise this benefit, with 40% of those who do train their staff reporting an increase in staff retention.

These include DHL Exel Supply Chain, which has

increased training at its base in Bawtry, South Yorkshire. Bawtry training manager Paul Collins says 20 drivers have upgraded to NV() level 2 and a further 60 are working towards it.

The company has used the LSC's Train to Gain service to achieve this.

Collins adds that without help from the LSC the company would not have set up such an extensive training programme: The fact that we've been able to undertake this amount of training is such a big boost to the company.

"It improves the motivation of our staff which, in turn, increases productivity. It also means that we retain high-quality staff because they know that we are committed to them."

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