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How does workplace safety fare across Europe?
Luke Rees, Head of Digital at Accuracast examines data on workplace safety across Europe and analyses discrepancies between nations on how safe workers feel
Danger is...
Brexit brain drain is a threat to the technology sector
The technology sector is under threat from a Brexit brain drain as the number of overseas applicants applying for UK jobs since the referendum drops
Evidence based health promotion at work
Health promotion is the workplace is a key priority in the 21st Century, explains Jaana Laitinen of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
Apprenticeship reforms: The role of training providers
Mark Dawe, Chief Executive, AELP says apprenticeship reforms can tackle poor productivity but the support of training providers is necessary to succeed
New initiatives highlight the value of apprenticeships
James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association looks at the value of apprenticeships and how they are shaping the industry
Overcoming the talent shortage in the public sector
In these challenging times the public sector needs courageous, innovative and diverse leaders, says Martin Tucker, Chief Executive at GatenbySanderson
Accessibility for all is not an option – it’s a fundamental right
European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, Marianne Thyssen, explains why accessibility is important for all citizens
How do we drive forward gender diversity?
There’s still a way to go to achieve gender diversity in business, as Dr Jill Miller at CIPD, the professional body for HR and...
Why we should invest in women leaders as agents of change
ICAEW speaks to Philip Haberman, Senior Partner and Founder of forensic accounting firm Haberman Ilett, about how important it is to invest in women leaders
Philip...
Gender pay gap recommendations ignored by government
The cross-party Women and Equalities Committee says the government is ignoring its gender pay gap recommendations and failing to tackle the issue
The gender pay...
We need to keep attracting talent to the public sector
HR managers need to focus on talent management and promoting the public sector as an attractive place to work, writes Sue Evans, President of...
DWP reveals plans to close jobcentres
The Department for Work and Pensions says plans to merge or close more than 75 jobcentres up and down the country will allow them to...
The importance of HR compliance
Tom Neil, a writer at Acas, explains the necessity of HR compliance, and why it makes sense to go above and beyond your legal...
Career development in public administration
Professor Mark Priestley from the University of Leeds considers the options for professional career development in public administration
No one said dealing with an ageing...
Women as Leaders: Why women on boards matter
Alison Cutland, executive development partner at the Praxis Centre for Leadership, explains why women as leaders are benefiting business
On the face of it, things...
How will the apprenticeship levy help close the skills gap?
The new apprenticeship levy could help address the skills gap in the UK, argues Penny Hydraulics’ general manager Jess Penny
If you work within the...
New police officers will need a degree from 2020
The College of Policing is introducing measures to ensure new police officers are educated to degree level from 2020, in line with the modern...
How to advance your career in public policy
If you’re seeking a career in the governmental or non-profit sectors, a Master of Public Administration could provide the step up you need...
If you’ve...
Reforming Britain’s apprenticeships
Mark Dawe, chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, discusses the reform of apprenticeships in the UK and what the outcomes...
What does it take to be a public sector leader in contemporary Britain?
Jody Goldsworthy, Senior Partner, GatenbySanderson outlines the ever-changing role of the public sector leader and what it entails...
The UK is facing an unprecedented period...
