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UK SMEs called to apply for major Government export awards
The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9th March.
Organisational & Employee Development
Education & Training
O’Reilly report reveals rising interest in AI and security, declining usage of traditional programming languages
O’Reilly’s Technology Trends for 2025 report shows a surge in AI learning, a decline in traditional programming languages, and a growing focus on security skills.
News
Businesses offered £700 grants to attend European R&D events to boost innovation
Innovate UK will be providing grants of up to £700 for UK innovators to attend research and development events across Europe.
Education & Training
UK skills inequalities wider than in most of Europe, warns new report
The UK faces larger regional skills inequalities than many European countries, with stark gaps in education levels between different areas holding back economic growth, according to new research from Learning and Work Institute.
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Gen Z employees prioritising long-term stability over job-hopping, says Admiral
New research from Admiral reveals a significant shift in attitudes among Gen Z workers, with 75% seeking longer-term job stability and financial security over frequent job changes.
Featured
Employers urge Government to prioritise workforce in industrial strategy
Employers are calling on the Government to prioritise workforce issues and deliver a cohesive approach to skills, productivity, and taxation in its forthcoming industrial strategy, Invest 2035.
Education & Training
Businesses call on Government for consistency on policy and funding
Leading enterprise organisations, including the National Enterprise Network, are urging the Government to move away from frequent changes in business support policy and funding.
Education & Training
Career Development Institute research shows need for improved all-age career guidance in the UK
A new report by the Career Development Institute reveals that while 62% of UK adults believe they would benefit from career guidance, only 15% have received support since finishing education.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Enhancing psychological safety in the workplace
Julian Taylor, director of coaching of Evotix, on balancing performance pressures with psychological safety in today's work environment.
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Octopus Energy tops list of best companies to work for in the UK
Octopus Energy has been named the UK’s best company to work for in 2024, earning an index score of 87.16 out of 100. The study, conducted by Zensai, highlights the importance of culture, diversity, and employee well-being in creating top workplaces.
Employee Relations
Gen Z overwhelmingly supports four-day workweek, reshaping job appeal
A recent poll conducted by Development Beyond Learning (DBL), an international learning and development leader specialising in early talent, reveals that 93% of Gen Z respondents believe a four-day workweek would make jobs more appealing.
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London City Airport receives Excellence accreditation from Mayor
London City Airport has been reaccredited at the ‘Excellence’ level of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard.