Is £160M in Funding enough for the FE Recruitment and Retention Crisis? FE Soundbite 798
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 798: 24th May 2025 | Is £160M in Funding enough for the FE Recruitment and Retention Crisis? Hachette Learning…
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Unlocking Opportunities: How Employers Can Break Down Barriers for Young People
Young people are the future of our workforce, but too many face barriers that prevent them from getting a foot in the door. With nearly…
Closing The Disability Employment Gap: Why Inclusive Hiring Is A Social And Economic Imperative
This article is the first in a three-part series exploring the disability employment gap. Closing this gap starts at school, where early interventions and inclusive…
New Research Employs ChatGPT to Track FE Recruitment Trends
Recruitment in the FE sector is a persistent challenge, with colleges investing significant resources in hiring staff to meet demand. Yet national-level data on recruitment…
Innovation is the key to transforming STEM careers opportunities
In this article, Lisa Tomkins, Education Outreach Partner at the Met Office, discusses the importance of collaboration between businesses, educators, and the education sector in…
Promises, Possibilities & Political Futures…
Tristan Arnison discusses the main UK parties’ education policies for the upcoming election. While specifics vary, common themes emerge around curriculum reform, skills training, and…
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Awareness of Safer Recruitment and Staff Professional Behaviour
Overview It is crucial to ensure that providers are creating a culture of safe recruitment to include the implementation of a recruitment procedure to help…
Empowering Young Tech Talent: Unlocking Potential for Business Innovation
Ash Gawthorp highlights the digital skills gap faced by young talent in the tech industry and the need for businesses, government, and educational institutions to…
Fall in permanent hiring the softest in over a year KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs
The KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, pointed to another reduction in permanent placements made by UK recruitment consultants…
Evaluating Sustainability: A Forward-Thinking Imperative for the Modern Workplace
Sustainability is an ever-evolving discourse in the corporate landscape, especially with the UK government’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The stakes are…