by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements on support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has added guidance and a list of intermediaries who can support employers to apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant on their behalf if they can’t offer 30 placements. It has also added a revised version of the Kickstart Employer guide.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
The CBI’s annual survey has surveyed 248 employers and revealed that 51% expect to maintain or increase their permanent recruitment in the next 12 months and 46% plan to either reduce permanent recruitment or not recruit at all. The CBI commented that “As the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
It was confirmed last month, after an IfATE consultation, that Ofqual would deliver External Quality Assurance (EQA) of apprenticeship End Point Assessments, alongside the Office for Students for integrated degree apprenticeships. The IfATE has been charging a fee of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
The University of Sussex, in conjunction with Gatwick Diamond Business is running an event for employers to explore how working with universities can support the growth of their business. The event is free and is on Wednesday 23 September at 13:00 – 14:00,...