Large employers must assist SMEs to help young people

In June, I wrote about how our young people face a range of barriers to entry to the workplace – the biggest of which is arguably the ‘Death of the Saturday Job’.

HR Lunchtime Debate: What you need to know to train tomorrow’s leaders

On Tuesday, 24 September, HR magazine will host a live TV web debate, bringing together experts to discuss what the future of learning looks like for leadership development.

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UK's largest food and grocery employers unite to tackle youth unemployment

More than 150 businesses from the food and grocery industry are offering 15,000 young people "valuable" skills training, as part of a campaign launched this week.

Employers must be aware of change in school leaving age, say business leaders

Business leaders have said more needs to be done to raise awareness for employers about the change in the school leaving age and ensure young people are informed about their options.

Surge in young people applying to apprenticeship schemes

Online apprenticeship applications have increased by a third in the past year, according to the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS).

The business case for green skills

Environment is now (rightly so) a strategic issue for all businesses, but that does not mean that it is universally understood.

Mentoring can help inspire the 'lost' generation

Youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, with around 973,000 16-24 year olds currently not in education, training or employment, according to the latest figures from the Office for National...

Apprenticeships given high satisfaction score, says BIS study

The majority of apprenticeships provide benefits to apprentices and business, according to recent Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) surveys.

Students 'robbed' of the right skills needed to succeed in work, says BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said employers are struggling to find school and university leavers with the right skills, experience and work ethic.

Prince's Trust calls for better vocational support to help struggling school leavers

There needs to be greater investment in vocational support and training for young people who are not academically successful, according to research published by charity organisation The Prince's...

Cultural barriers hinder innovative practices, say HR professionals

A lack of financial investment, a corporate culture resistant to change and poor senior buy-in are the main barriers to UK companies adopting 'best practice' methods, according to a global study...

Cultural Intelligence and its impact on business

My recent experience while travelling on an international airline made me ponder the impact of cultural intelligence on business and customer service.