Employers commonly bemoan the education system’s failure to prepare young people with the skills and attributes they need to succeed in the world of work. Work experience is one of the best ways for young people still at school to prepare for the challenges that starting work will bring.
Is traditional recruitment based on academic qualifications is really necessary? Or should employers look for attitude?
As students receive A-level results, research shows that many employers favour skills and future potential over a degree.
The government must not rush into withdrawing funding from longstanding technical qualifications such as BTecs, a Commons committee has urged.
Report urges ministers to focus on initiatives to alleviate workloads and ways of mitigating the profession's lack of flexible work opportunities.
The National Education Union and other unions have paused strike action for two weeks after talks began today (17 March) with the Department for Education.
Employers should engage with government skills initiatives to provide better opportunities for young people and make it easier for them...
Formula 1 racing doesn’t have a reputation for being diverse, but there’s plenty of effort going on behind the scenes...
Stuart Worden from The Brit School, a school for the creative arts and performers, talks about the value of creative talent for businesses.
Schools in England should focus on better preparing pupils for work, a report says, including critical-thinking and creativity.
There has been a slight fall in the number of students accepted on to UK degree courses this year, Ucas figures show.
Employers are increasingly valuing passion for a role, positive work ethic and willingness to learn when recruiting for entry level roles.
It is not the case that social mobility is in decline in the UK and worse than in other comparable countries, the Social Mobility Commission has claimed.
To meet the needs of the net zero economy far more needs to be done to educate and train young people in green roles.
A small number of universities are slowing the rise of diversity in the workplace, according to Euan Blair.
A major new initiative has been launched to improve social mobility when it comes to recruitment into senior jobs in the City.
