Blogs

Setbacks for Over-50s as ‘Returnerships’ Not To Go Ahead

The Government has confirmed that ‘returnerships’, the apprenticeship programme to entice the over 50s back into work announced in the spring budget, will only see older workers directed to existing schemes.

Sep 4, 2023

How Has Lockdown Affected 2023’s Graduates?

Over the next few months, employers will be recruiting recent university graduates into their first position following their degree. However, this year there is a difference. 2023 graduates are the first group to have entered into their university experience during the Covid pandemic amid all the restrictions that lockdown brought.

Aug 29, 2023

Climate Change: Rethinking how we recruit

Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time and recent weather events have brought it to the forefront of people's minds.  

Aug 21, 2023

UK Businesses Rethink Recruitment as A-Level Results Announced

The excitement and anticipation of young people anxiously waiting to receive their A-Level results is a rite of passage within the UK.

Aug 17, 2023

How Partnerships with Governments are Essential

Incentives from local or national government and other partner organisations, can give businesses the help they need in tough economic times. However, the right type of targeted and strategic package is needed to ensure that any support has its intended impact.

May 18, 2023

How Can Collaboration Plug The Skills Gap?

The UK economy has faced numerous challenges in recent years, from the impact of Brexit to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, and, now the cost-of-living crisis.

May 11, 2023

Movement to Work Seeks to Address Youth Unemployment

During Rishi Sunak’s speech on 17th April announcing a review to tackle a perceived ‘anti-maths mindset’, Movement to Work announced that they will seek to help young people step onto the career ladder by working with employers to provide jobs and training to address youth unemployment. 

Apr 17, 2023

Levelling Up and Gender Equality – a framework for change

In February 2022, the Conservative government launched the Levelling Up White Paper, framed as a ‘plan to transform the UK by spreading opportunity and prosperity to all parts of it’.

Mar 23, 2023

Bid to Help More Disabled People Back Into Work – a wake-up call for employers

About a third of people out of work due to long-term sickness or disability want to find a job – but for some it’s not as easy as you might think.

Mar 16, 2023

Coaching, Mentoring and Sponsorship – supporting female talent

Coaching, mentoring or sponsorship can help women increase their self-confidence and career success, as well as empowering them to invest in their own self-development.

Mar 13, 2023