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Supporting the greatest shows on earth
If there’s one thing we in the UK do well, it’s put on a good show. The London 2012 Olympic, Paralympic Games and the Cultural Olympiad were a shining example of our triumphs. Not for the first time, the best …
The competitive advantage standing in front of you
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Scott Waddington, Posted on:
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Career development, Career guidance, Investment, Skills and training
Every good business leader is constantly on the lookout for a source of competitive advantage to give their business the edge. I believe it is time to stop looking outwards and turn your attention to what you already have, to …
Taking ownership and tackling the skills shortfall
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Sabine Holmes, Posted on:
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Employer ownership, Investment, Skills and training
The Yorkshire and Humber region has established itself as the UK's powerhouse for the process and energy and renewables sectors. With such a concentration of businesses in one area, the competition for skilled workers is high. But the pool of …
The business benefits of collaboration
Big ideas are big business these days and they can make all the difference. The question can often be where they come from and how to implement them. I would say that they can centre on collaboration - learning from …
Loud and clear : Employers to take the lead
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Peter Cheese, Posted on:
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Employer ownership, Investment, Skills and training
The last few weeks have seen some welcome and much needed progress in the skills world. The Richard Review on apprenticeships was a timely follow up to news from the Skills Minister, Matthew Hancock, that a further £150m pot of …
The rehabilitation of data
For too long the phrase ‘Labour Market Information’ has filled people with a feeling of dread. Data sets have been untouchable, growling at anyone who came close with the threat of complicated access routes, intimidating methods of interpretation and the …
It’s good to share – insights from the Skills Show
Partnership. It’s the new buzzword. But what does it actually mean? The concept is simple; shared ownership brings shared benefits. For employers this means collaborating with other businesses in their supply chains, colleges, universities or even training providers to develop …
What can employers and employees do about youth unemployment?
What can employers and employees do about youth unemployment? The latest unemployment figures published in October showed a welcome fall in the number of people out of work, with youth unemployment retreating below the 1 million mark, falling by 62,000. …
Slide to unlock: Why training is moving from classroom to smartphone
Anytime, day or night, they sit there glowing patiently ready to be swiped, shook and whistled into, all in the name of service. It all begs the question: what did we do before applications? In a typical journey into work …
Onwards and upwards? Young people and the labour market
The latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics suggest a fall of 62,000 in the number of young people who are unemployed. This is good news, although with some 957,000 still looking for work there remains a long way …
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