
AFP to launch people management course in February
It is titled 'Accelerate - Navigating People Challenges' and will cost £395 to attend for AFP members, or £495 for non members.

It is titled 'Accelerate - Navigating People Challenges' and will cost £395 to attend for AFP members, or £495 for non members.

The one-year programme is aimed at young adults aged 18 to 24 with an education, health and care plan or special educational needs.

A survey commissioned by art education provider art-K found that 60% said they still want to achieve something creative in retirement.

Abode has been certified as a Great Place to Work in three regions, reflecting its long-standing focus on workplace culture, inclusivity and employee wellbeing.

Matt Monette, head of UK & I, Deel, said: “The businesses that will thrive in 2026 are those that combine operational efficiency with an environment where people feel seen, empowered and set up to succeed.”

The pilot is included in the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), which aims to address skills shortages in engineering, cyber and other defence sectors.

The organisation brought together its Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe centres for the event attended by employers, partners and apprentices.

The union said uncertainty over key procurement decisions is leaving workers and employers in limbo.

The firm’s 2025 graduate intake saw 15 new graduates join, its highest intake for decades.

Under the reforms, specialist investigators with dedicated training will replace more generalist approaches,
Most still used general training for all staff, with 32% providing the same material to most employees and 40% tailoring it by department or role.
Established in 2011, the CIC brings together senior figures from government, creative businesses and trade bodies to provide a coordinated voice on issues affecting the sector.
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