Opinion
More than half of Brits don’t believe tattoos are a reflection of someone’s personality
A person’s visible tattoos should not be a held against them when going for a job interview, according to more than half of Britons surveyed.
Boys nearly twice as likely as girls to fall behind by the time they start school
Save the Children has today launched a powerful new report laying bare the potentially devastating and lifelong consequences for boys in England who start school significantly trailing girls in basic early language skills.
Construction sector must take more responsibility to tackle modern slavery, warns report
The Chartered Institute of Building has released a new report recommending ways the construction sector could tackle modern slavery.
Families urged to join Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walks to encourage spending quality time together
Alzheimer’s Society is urging families across the country to spend time together tackling the biggest health issue of our time, by joining your local Memory Walk to raise money for a world without dementia – as it’s revealed families spend dwindling time together.
Dishonesty is the best policy for HR workers
HR and IT workers are the professions most likely to lie at work, according to new research.
Theresa May makes drastic changes to Cabinet team
Theresa May has made wholesale changes to her top team as she continues her first Cabinet reshuffle.
Getting closer to the customer – part 2
Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay offer some advice on getting closer to the customer. Part two customer insights and involving teams in solutions.
How to make your learning content easier to find, access and use
Managed learning offers an important lesson for L&D: don’t replace your LMS, add a new user interface, says Joanne Casson of Hemsley Fraser.
Care leavers should get same support as teens with parents, says Barnardo’s
Theresa May must build on David Cameron’s legacy and make sure there is comprehensive support available for young people who have grown up in care, urges Barnado’s.
Apprenticeships: Improving access for people with learning disabilities
The government is committed to halving the disability employment gap by 2020, reveals an independent report.
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