Education & Training
ICAEW launches Next Generation ACA with focus on technology and sustainability
The update brings technology, sustainability and ethics into the syllabus, and lets students tailor their learning to their own needs.
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Education & Training
New Forest District Council launches Apprenticeship Hub with NFBP
The project was funded to help local businesses find skilled workers and support people of all ages in accessing apprenticeships and training.
Employee Relations
Fleet Alliance ranks among Best Places to Work for second year
It was also certified as a Best Workplace for Women for the fourth time.
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Most women lack financial confidence in retirement planning, research reveals
Research from LV= found that over half (52%) of women in the UK had never held an investment product, compared to a third (34%) of men.
Featured
Study reveals workplace discrimination against women experiencing menopause
Research from Astellas shows women going through menopause face career setbacks, with many reporting discrimination, reduced productivity and lack of workplace support.
News
Cornish Resources backs scholarship to boost female representation in mining
Emily Widdecombe said: “By investing in talented students at the Camborne School of Mines, we are helping to build a diverse, skilled workforce."
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Standard Life promotes Claire Altman to business development & origination director
Altman will be responsible for developing client relationships and business growth strategies in the retirement market.
Education & Training
Government selects ecmk as training partner for Warm Homes Skills Programme
ecmk will deliver ABBE-accredited training for those starting or upskilling in the domestic retrofit workforce.
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NSAN and SIAS launch new entry-level qualification
The Level 2 Award in the Introduction to the Nuclear Industry is aimed at those going into non-technical jobs and is open to anyone aged 16 or over.
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Midlands Functional Skills Resources reports rise in demand for speaking and listening support
Lyn Calver said: "The divide between those who can and can’t articulate themselves is growing wider.”
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Government Legal Department welcomes new generation of legal trainees and students
The Government Legal Department (GLD) has welcomed 39 trainee lawyers and eight university placement students, creating career opportunities across its offices.
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HM Land Registry training programme wins Princess Royal Training Award
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has received a Princess Royal Training Award for its Land Registration Academy, a programme credited with upskilling thousands of staff.