Will apprenticeships fall victim to the unintended consequences of the levy?
As the apprenticeship levy comes into force next year, Don Taylor discusses the potential consequences.
Month August 2016
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‘It’s inexcusable that discrimination against pregnant women at work still exists’, says CIPD
The CIPD has responded to the new report on pregnancy discrimination at work from the Women and Equalities Committee, calling the mistreatment of working mothers as “inexcusable.”
Sadiq Khan meets heads of London’s higher education institutions to discuss implications of Brexit
The Mayor of London today met with leaders of London’s higher education institutions (HEIs) to discuss how the capital’s world-leading universities can continue to thrive following the vote to leave the EU.
Debt is ‘suffered in silence’ as young people owe £3,000
A charity is warning more than a third of 18 to 24 year old’s are already in debt, owing an average of nearly £3,000.
MPs demand protections for working women against pregnancy discrimination
Urgent protections are needed to tackle the “shocking” discrimination against new and expectant mothers at work, MPs have said.
UK consumers lift lid on customer service failings
One in six Britons claim to experience poor customer service at least once a week, with many blaming the attitude and competence of staff.
Developing the next generation of L&D professionals
Learning is a major talent management challenge for a majority (84 per cent) of business and HR leaders, according to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Human Capital Trends report. This advertising feature by DPG examines the evidence.
Liberal Democrats slam fall in international student numbers
The Liberal Democrats have slammed the fall in non-EU students studying at British universities.
GCSE results 2016: Grade results show record decline
This year’s GCSE results have shown the biggest ever year-on-year decline — down to the lowest level since 2008.
Students need more guidance when choosing A level subjects
More than a fifth (18 per cent) of university applicants said that different A level subjects might have been better suited to the degree course they applied for, according to new research.
