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Why Investing in Employee Development Still Makes Financial Sense

Forward thinking companies are aware that their future success rests in the development of their employees.

Businesses Taking Longer to Pay Suppliers

Businesses took longer to pay their suppliers in Q3 compared to Q2, according to figures released this week.

Council Uses Buying Power to Improve Local Economy

Worcestershire County Council’s buyers are using the council’s spending power to boost their local economy – by including clauses in contracts to increase training and job opportunities in the area.

Food Supply Chain Facing Skills Gaps

A high proportion of workers in the UK food supply chain do not hold the right level of qualifications.

Sunderland Businesses Quizzed on Training and Skills

Sunderland City Council will survey hundreds of local companies to find out what training and skills are most important to them for the future.

Grow Talent Instead of Recruiting It, Says HR Leader

Managing talent should be “top of the agenda in terms of business success”, a leading HR manager has said.

New ‘Stress Guide’ To Help Businesses Reduce Workplace Sickness

The British Standards Institution has published a new guide to help employers manage stress in the workplace.

Youth Unemployment Could Hit One Million Mark

It is predicted that youth unemployment could hit the one million mark. Experts are urging employers to take advantage of internship and apprenticeship schemes to help young people get into the workplace.

Employers ‘More Positive’ Towards Long-Term Unemployed

The attitudes of employers towards those who have been unemployed for a year or more is changing, but out of work people should volunteer or train to increase their skills to have the highest chance of impressing employers.

Above Average Performance for North East Private Sector

The output of private sector businesses in the North East rose at its fastest rate for a year in February, putting Northeast businesses’ performance above the UK private sector average.

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