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The apprenticeship levy – everything employers need to know

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The apprenticeship levy is something that will become a common aspect of the workplace in the near future. With uncertainty surrounding the post-Brexit result and the commonly discussed digital skills shortage, businesses are under increasing pressure to cement their organisational strategy to combat these challenges. However, the imminent arrival of the apprenticeship levy brings with […]

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Why improving commercial skills should be the main focus of your millennials training in 2024

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Millennials are set to change the workforce as we currently know it. Their revolutionary outlook to work/life balance represents their passion for the fact success should not come at the expense of their social life. They really do want it all. If there’s one thing the millennial generation has in abundance, it’s drive – but

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Talent management and tailored training solutions

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Many businesses put a high emphasis on attracting and recruiting talented individuals, but developing, managing and retaining them is of equal importance. Strategically managing the talent of your employees is invaluable to any business; contributing not only to staff retention, but also engagement and high workplace performance – adding subsequent value and return on investment.

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Top tips to keep your workforce productive during the festive period

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December has arrived, everyone is beginning to feel festive, the worries and panic of last-minute shopping are imminent – and the last thing on most people’s mind is work! But, with time ticking away how do you make sure you keep employees concentrated on their workload and workplace productivity high? It has been stated that

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The difference between graduate schemes and graduate jobs

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Any graduate searching for their first role after completing university will be faced with many different ‘graduate’ options. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of which route to take. Understanding the importance of these different terms, and the option that is most beneficial for a graduate’s needs, will not only help with their job

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Which questions should business leaders be asking their teams regularly?

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To drive a business forward, you must first establish great leadership. It has been said that great leaders possess qualities such as passion, commitment, and delegation, in order for a leader to truly be effective they must effectively communicate with employees. Failure to communicate with employees could be detrimental to the success of a business,

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Developing commercial awareness and improving commercial skills

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Commercial awareness is the buzzword of the modern day recruiter and HR professional. Many employers regularly cite it as essential to the employability of a candidate, but all too often candidates have no idea how to demonstrate their commercial awareness. So if employees can’t demonstrate it, how can you recognise it? And once you have

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Useful tips to improve employee productivity in the workplace

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Do you feel like your workforce could be more productive? There are many ways managers can ensure their employees are making the most of their time at work. We’ve listed a few top tips that we believe will increase your workforce’s productivity level! Train to retain As we have previously discussed, when it comes to

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Why you should be encouraging your employees to become lifelong learners

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Learning and development are activities heavily associated with education, however, it doesn’t have to stop there, nor should it! Learning can be crucial to staying employable and keeping minds healthy and active. Stay up to date with technology In order to stay updated to with current business trends and technological advancements, lifelong learning is key,

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The benefits of hiring more graduates to your business

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With the majority of UK graduates being forced into employment that does not require their talents, isn’t time to start thinking about why you’re not hiring them? Research has reported that 58.8% of UK graduates have ended up in non-graduate roles – a figure exceeded only by Greece and Estonia. There are many benefits of

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