The classroom is a pillar box away

Since the present economic recession started with the oil crisis of the early 1970s, managers and employers have been asked by various politicians to ensure that their staff are ready for the recovery ahead. It appears a tall order to increase expenditure on staff training when turnover and profits are down, and government spending on education and training is effectively lower. However, the costs of keeping staff up‐to‐date and fully trained in their particular specialities need not be as heavy as is often believed. The most cost‐efficient and, arguably, least exploited form of education is that of distance learning, more commonly known as correspondence courses.