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'Manageable, measurable' | How social media ban could affect apprenticeship recruitment drives
The UK Government's social media ban for Under-16s could spell trouble for employers...
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Big Interview | Head of Talent, Institute of Cancer Research - 'I'm the head of department but also an apprentice'
Find out how Head of Talent, Jesse Stratton, combines learning and seniority in the...
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Case Study | How Serco unlocked hidden female talent with a women-only apprenticeship
Serco has just launched a brand new apprenticeship to encourage female top talent...
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The path forward | King's Speech 2026: All the key HR updates on employment reform, apprenticeships & digital ID
The Government used the King's Speech to double down on employment reform, skills...
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'Clear pathways to grow' | Popeyes invests in internal talent with new 'University' & apprenticeship push
New long-term people initiative launches 2026 apprenticeship target commitment and...
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Case Study | Meet the HR apprentices getting work ready with on-the-job training
Apprenticeships are offering a powerful alternative to university for the next generation...
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'Future skills' | Why E.ON was first in line for the government's new AI apprenticeship scheme
Sally Lane, Head of People Development at E.ON UK, tells HR Grapevine that the apprenticeship...
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Youth jobs grant | Government offers cash incentives to employers hiring young unemployed people
Government to pay firms £3,000 per hire as youth unemployment nears one million,...
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‘Unfair stereotypes’ | Be like McDonald's: Why employers must rethink their view on hiring young people
McDonald's UK&I employs over 100,000 people under 25, with one in three of its...
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Case study | Life in the fast lane - Roadchef's recipe for being a 'best big company'
Roadchef's "best big company" accolade is no accident. By uniquely blending wellbeing...
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Case Study | How Amey helps care leavers find employment opportunities
Right now, you'd be hard-pressed to find many organisations that are taking their...
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The Great Stagnation | Half of UK workforce considering exit over lack of L&D opportunities
Nearly half of the UK workforce are ready to quit for better professional development...
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National Apprenticeship Week | From shop floor to solicitor: How Specsavers is building careers through apprenticeships
At Specsavers, apprenticeships are embedded into long-term workforce planning rather...
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Case Study | How a 50-employee company built an award-winning team through apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Week runs from 9 - 15 February, 2026. Bespoke-Advice, an...
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National Apprenticeship Week | Not just for school leavers: How apprenticeships are reshaping UK workforce strategy
Deloitte, Virgin Media O2 and more discuss their turning to apprentices to build...
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Case study | The Co-op is doubling down on apprenticeships - and it's paying off
As higher-level apprenticeship starts face a turbulent time ahead, one organisation...
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Big Interview | Meet the HR Director who also runs his firm's communications team
Severn Trent's Neil Morrison combines his Group Human Resources Director role with...
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50,000 roles | £725m boost for apprenticeships welcomed, but HR experts warn over gaps in skills strategy
A £725 million package of reforms to England's apprenticeship system has been...
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Case study | The new toolkit - B&Qs apprenticeship scheme builds fairer opportunities for women
HR Grapevine spoke to B&Q's People Director to discover why women's issues have become...
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Budget 2025 | Unpacked: The government's £1.5bn plan for apprenticeships, skills, & NEETs
Chancellor Reeves used her Autumn Budget to confirm £1.5bn in funding through the...
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