Young adult carers call for policy changes
Improving the life chances of young adult carers was the subject of a recent national conference in London attended by Learning and Work Institute patron HRH The Princess Royal.
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Third of UK employees disappointed with their career progression
A third (33 per cent) of UK employees say their career progression to date has failed to meet their expectations, according to new research by CIPD.
Personality traits can be revealed by movement
A pioneering new study has revealed how an individual’s movement can give a unique insight into their inherent personality traits.
Attracting next generation of employees is the greatest business challenge for HR leaders
More than three-quarters of HR leaders see attracting the next generation of employees as the greatest business challenge over meeting targets or innovation.
EU Referendum: CBI warns a Brexit could blow a £100bn hole in the UK economy
Leaving the European Union could blow a £100bn hole in the UK economy and cost up to 950,000 jobs, according to a report commissioned by the CBI.
Apprenticeship levy must have ‘clear and coherent strategy for implementation’
SNP Spokesperson for Business, Innovation and Skills, Hannah Bardell, says “the implementation of the apprenticeship levy and the proportion allocated to Scotland is far from clear
Misconception of apprenticeships is ‘still one of scruffy looking men in dirty boiler suits’
Andy Donnell discusses the challenge of attracting apprentices to the mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering sector in the UK.
‘I don’t want to retire’, says British Gas’ oldest apprentice
While nearly half of British people mistakenly believe apprenticeships are just for school leavers, not everyone shares this misconception.
Degree apprenticeships have potential to fill skills gaps
‘Degree apprenticeships’ have been lauded by Universities UK (UUK) and Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, as ‘life-changing opportunities’ with the potential to plug more specific skills gaps.
UK employers are struggling to attract top talent
Recruiters are having to find new methods for attracting the best talent in their field, according to a recent report.
