In an interview with Personnel Today, Bright Horizons’ executive HR director Janine Leightley sets out what the sector would like to see from a new government, and explains why retention is key... Read more »
Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has said the new Labour government’s Back to Work plan will include a new national jobs and careers service, a youth guarantee, and local plans to... Read more »
Kate Shoesmith, deputy chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), writes an open letter to MPs urging them to understand today’s people and labour market challenges. Dear Members of Parliament,... Read more »
The first meeting of the UK’s Green Jobs Delivery Group took place yesterday (11 May), co-chaired by energy minister Greg Hands and E.ON CEO Michael Lewis. The group, comprised of representatives from... Read more »
Entry-level apprenticeship starts in England have plummeted, while higher-level apprenticeships, often taken up by older people, have boomed. The post Entry-level apprenticeships down 72% since 2014 appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »
Photo: Shutterstock Most single parents are being locked out of apprenticeships because of a lack of part-time opportunities and the difficulty of supporting children with such low pay. Single parents make ideal... Read more »