Many UK businesses still believe that apprenticeships are just for school leavers or manual trades, but the reality is very different. Apprenticeships have become one of the most cost-effective and high-ROI solutions for upskilling existing employees, from junior team members to future business leaders. 

Acas has recently published new guidance aimed at helping employers and employees better understand neurodiversity in the workplace. This initiative highlights the importance of neuroinclusion, the active effort to ensure neurodivergent employees feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.   

In today's rapidly evolving job market, upskilling and reskilling have become essential for individuals and businesses alike. The UK government's Skills Bootcamps initiative offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire in-demand skills and boost your career prospects. Skills Bootcamps, funded by the Government, are a fantastic way to learn a new skill whether you already have experience in your chosen subject or are an absolute beginner. These short courses typically last 6-weeks and can easily fit around your existing work/commitments. 

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

Employee satisfaction has always been an essential part of a business, impacting engagement and retention. In fact, it’s been found that low job satisfaction is a primary cause of resignation for 26% of employees.

Employee engagement is an integral part of what makes a successful business. A survey conducted by Harvard Business Review found that 71% of respondents ranked employee engagement as ‘very important’ to achieving overall business success.

When defining what makes a good manager, the ability to make tough, strategic decisions is always high on the list. In fact, it’s one of the most important qualities a manager should possess when leading a team.

With more than six million employees in managerial roles across the UK, line managers are an essential aspect of workplace structure. They ensure the daily running of a group or department and they’re also dependable employees who know how to get results for your business.

As with any role in the workplace, it’s important that any newly hired or recently promoted manager is trained to deal with the pressure of their new senior responsibilities. However, this is often not the case, with an estimated 85% of new managers not getting any training before becoming a manager.

Apprenticeships can be beneficial for both employers and employees. For employers, they provide you with an opportunity to build a culture of knowledge sharing, where upskilling in the workplace becomes the norm.