Adult apprentices will no longer need to have English and Maths qualifications to complete their course, according to a new rule change by the Government.
As we celebrate and showcase the opportunities that apprenticeships provide this National Apprenticeship Week, we must dispel the common myths around apprenticeships.
Nearly half (44%) of young people feel uninformed about apprenticeship opportunities in their field of interest, according to research published to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (10-16...
The Labour Party conference concluded yesterday, and saw senior members of government outline further details to changes in employment law, apprenticeships, immigration and benefits.
It’s not enough to say, 'but we’ve always done it this way', when 'this way' is literally unpaid labour.
As Friday's deadline (23 August) for entering this year's HR Excellence awards nears, we share how last year's winner, the facility management business Mitie, won the trophy for Best Early Careers...
As students receive their A-level results this morning (15 August), we asked HR how they can support younger workers entering the workplace.
Are employers best placed to lead on the UK’s training and skills policies? After all, they invest half the level of our European competitors in employee training.
The Conservatives have announced their manifesto ahead of the general election (4 July). It highlighted childcare, skills, national insurance, pensions and welfare.
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to invest £60 million in apprenticeships over the next year, but HR representatives say that it will not go far enough to boost increased take up of...
As attrition rates remain stubbornly high, mid-market businesses plan to increase the use of apprenticeships to train and upskill workers, according to research from professional services firm Grant...
A number of HR leaders have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for 2024, which aims to recognise exceptional achievements from people across the country.
