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What Employers Need to Know About the 2025 Growth and Skills Levy

In 2025, the UK government introduced significant changes to the Apprenticeship Levy. The Minister for Skills,...

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6 Apprenticeship Myths That Could Be Costing Your Business Money

Many UK businesses still believe that apprenticeships are just for school leavers or manual trades, but the reality is...

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How Employers Can Build A Neuroinclusive Workplace

Acas has recently published new guidance aimed at helping employers and employees better understand neurodiversity in...

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Why Hiring a Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice Could Be the Best Move for Your Small Business in 2025

Marketing tools and techniques are constantly changing, and as a business owner, it’s easy to feel like you’re always...

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Project Managment Skills - Do you need them?

Investing in your team's professional development is a strategic move that will positively impact any business. Having...

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AI - Is it worthy of the hype?

No doubt you have heard of AI by now, but should you be using it in your marketing strategy?

Artificial Intelligence...

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Skills Bootcamps

In today's rapidly evolving job market, upskilling and reskilling have become essential for individuals and businesses...

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The Great Resignation Became The Great Reshuffle - Now What?

The last few years have seen seismic shifts in employee behaviour due to various social, political and economic...

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6 Challenges in Leadership Hiring and How To Solve Them

Challenges in leadership are more significant than ever. With 85% of businesses feeling the effects of the ‘great...

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Apprenticeships: The Perfect Way of Closing the Skills Gaps?

The looming and ever-growing skills gaps are a worry for businesses across the globe. As global talent shortages...

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Employee Retention, Training and Development: How It’s All Connected

Employees are at the heart of your business. Without them, you’d be unable to achieve most of your goals. That’s why...

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9 Drivers of Employee Satisfaction For a Healthier, Happier Workforce

Employee satisfaction has always been an essential part of a business, impacting engagement and retention. In fact,...