by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorised
In Resolution Foundation’s Autumn Statement preview slidepack, they assess the economic outlook ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement on November 22nd, and explore the policy choices facing the Chancellor as inflation drives up tax revenues, and interest rates...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorised
Britain does well at higher education, and not so well for its non-graduates. The main problem is the failure to train more people when they are young. Research shows that 30 per cent of 18 year olds are not in education or training – many more than in competitor...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Commission on the Future of Employment Support has been set up to develop evidence-led proposals for reform of Institute for Employment Studies’ system of employment support and services, so that it can better meet the needs of individuals, employers and our...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorised
His Majesty the King has approved the award of The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes to twenty-two Further and Higher Education institutions across the United Kingdom. The Prize-winners were announced last week and a formal Honours ceremony will take place next year. Sir...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorised
Talent management specialists Cpl’s Talent Evolution Group has revealed that over half (62%) of employees in the UK education industry were not invited to a formal exit interview when resigning from their previous job role. The survey, conducted among 1,500...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
Improving equity, diversity, and inclusion and keeping pace with digital change have emerged as top priorities for future workforce training in sales, marketing, and procurement. IfATE has published findings from their report which followed a review of skills needs...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride have unveiled their Back to Work Plan – a package of employment focused support that will help people stay healthy, get off benefits and move into work – as part of the Autumn...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
As part of the Government’s drive to get more people into good jobs, plug skills gaps and grow the economy, more than £200 million has been announced to support colleges and universities in offering more training opportunities. Investment is being targeted in key...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
Research by recruitment firm Eden Scott, which polled 1,035 UK workers, found that 52 per cent candidates are reluctant to attend more than two interviews to receive a job offer. A quarter (27 per cent) said they were willing to attend up to three interviews, while...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
Skills Minister, Robert Halfon delivered a speech at the Association of Colleges’ Annual Conference 2023 – He started the address by highlighting the importance of the Association of Colleges and their contributions to the work of the department. Click...
