In this area you can see our press releases and articles, including archived material from previous years.
4 Dec 2013
British businesses need to invest in their people or face a potential exodus of talented staff, as a combination of work dissatisfaction and more confidence in the job market means that almost half of British workers (47%) – over 14 million people* – are considering moving jobs in the next year. Research conducted by Investors in People (IIP) reveals that 28% of people feel that the job market in their sector has improved in the last year. **
27 Nov 2013
Launched by Skills for Logistics in March 2013, the Skills Calculator has already received over 5,000 web hits, whilst boasting a social media presence of over 500 LinkedIn group members.
18 Nov 2013
A new competition launched today is calling on developers from across the globe to create an app to help people hack into a new career and win a share of £20,000 in the process.
15 Nov 2013
HSBC Bank plc has been named the Investors in People Newcomer Employer of the Year 2013 in the National Apprenticeship Awards at a ceremony at Birmingham’s NEC.
Nestlé UK and Ireland today announced it will create 1,900 employment opportunities for young people over the next three years, including 300 paid work experience placements.
11 Nov 2013
Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has reappointed Sir Charlie Mayfield as Chairman of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
8 Nov 2013
A report published today calls for changes in the way the country’s vocational qualifications are designed, developed and delivered in order to help boost the relevance and return on investment of publicly-funded qualifications.
29 Oct 2013
An intelligent combination of targeted skills development and job experience, fully backed by employers, is the right formula for getting young people back into employment, the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) was told during its visit to Wales.
17 Oct 2013
Langdon Industries Ltd (part of the Nagel-Group) is a logistics service provider specialising in frozen and chilled food deliveries and is leading and piloting an exciting new qualification for the logistics sector.
Three schools took part in this exciting logistics challenge, supported by employers and strategic delivery partners to encourage understanding of, and interest in, logistics.
Further information from Alex Curling, Head of Press
General press office
