by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions has published statistics on the employment of disabled people. This release contains annual data to March 2021 and quarterly data to June 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has announced that figures show a further 210,000 employees came off the furlough scheme in September. It has also said that around half of the 1.1 million people still being supported were on flexible furlough working some of their hours.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This recorded webinar, hosted last month, explored the current skills gap challenges and how future proofing the next generation could solve the public sector workforce skills shortage.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article from HR News examines the skills gap in new technologies for businesses and argues that employers need to bridge the gap between new tech and new skills by focusing on EdTech to upskill staff.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has announced the launch of a consultation on draft guidance for awarding organisations on producing accessible assessments. Ofqual says that the proposed updated guidance will support awarding organisations to design and develop assessments that meet its rules...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
Following the announcement last week of the successful bids for the Levelling Up Fund, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has now announced the successful bids for the UK Community Renewal Fund. The £220 million UK Community Renewal Fund will...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new report entitled ‘Working Late’, has been published by Legal & General Retail Retirement and the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The report looks at the experiences of the over 50s, raises concerns about the impact of redundancy and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that there is an extension to the flexibility allowing Universal Credit claimants to undertake training for up to 16 weeks. The flexibility, introduced in April 2021, increased the amount of time claimants in the intensive work search group...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a reminder that incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice has been extended until the end January 2022. Employers will be able to apply for a payment of £3,000 for apprentices with an employment start date between 1 October 2021 and 31 January...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that from 1 November 2021, the reservation period for employers who do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy will be reduced from six months to three months. Employers can reserve funding three months before an apprentice’s expected start date and...