Cyber threats caused by failure to upskill
Largest association of certified cybersecurity professionals enables IT pros to more quickly attain SSCP certification and help defend against threats. Survey of 3,300 IT professionals finds cyber skills gap exacerbated by firms failing to upskill ...
| Published: September 19, 2017
Just one in ten students considering apprenticeships
A recent study conducted by leading student-focused research company trendence UK has revealed that school students are still far less likely to consider an apprenticeship over university. Comment David Palmer, UK Research Manager - trendence ...
| Published: September 17, 2017
Public must be protected against Strikes
Essential services are banned in most major Western economies – but not in the UK. With co-ordinated strike action now being threatened by public sector unions, the Government should consider amending the Trade Union Act ...
| Published: September 19, 2017
Public sector losing talent in droves post IR35 tax reforms
The public sector has been decimated following the controversial IR35 tax reforms that came into effect earlier this year. 76 percent of departments have lost highly skilled contractors and 71 percent of projects have been ...
| Published: September 5, 2017
5 learning trends you can’t ignore in 2017
2016 has been a year of political upheaval and the loss of a number of beloved celebrities, so it’s no surprise that on December 31st many people will be eager to slam the door shut ...
| Published: December 22, 2016
Career development overtakes pay as job satisfaction measurement
Career development and flexible working are now considered more important than earning potential when it comes to taking a job in the North West’s technology or digital sectors, new research has found. Manchester Digital’s Skills Audit revealed ...
| Published: September 18, 2017
Bupa launches online mental health guide to support line managers
Mental health and wellbeing support in the workplace has significantly improved in recent years. However, Bupa research1 highlights that line managers would still benefit from support and advice to identify mental health issues within their teams - ...
| Published: September 16, 2017
Millennials preferring SMEs to big employers
Millennials - 47 percent - of think SMEs are the ideal business size to work for, more than double the 19 percent who believe larger companies are the ideal size. Comment Iain McMath, CEO, Sodexo ...
| Published: September 8, 2017
Employee notice periods differ across the world
Employee notice periods differ across the world Employees resigning in the US, Mexico, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore and UK have the shortest statutory notice period between resigning and leaving their place of work, according to ...
Article by | Published: February 5, 2008
Spike in Uni student mental health disclosure
New IPPR research shows 94 percent of UK universities have seen an increase in demand for counselling services. Over the past 10 years the number of students disclosing a mental health condition to their institution ...
| Published: September 5, 2017