The Guardian’s Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor has written an interesting article in this national English newspaper on 11th January 2023. She states “Labour will “put health and wellbeing” at the heart of its employment strategy by embedding career advisers in health services, including addiction clinics, rehab centres and primary care, the party has said.” This…
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In this recent article by the Guardian Newspaper there is a fear that ‘Loss of employees since Covid raises fears of weaker growth and higher inflation, says Lords report‘ The House of Lords economic affairs committee said the sharp rise in economic inactivity – when working-age adults are neither in employment nor looking for a…
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1122179/Letter_from_Sir_John_Holman_to_DfE_and_DWP_Ministers_re_Careers_Guidance_System_in_England.pdf Sir John Holman set out nine strategic principles and recommendations for government. Minister Halfon has formally thanked Sir John Holman 12/12/22 for his sterling work reviewing England’s careers support system: “High quality careers guidance is essential to connect people to opportunity,regardless of background, and equip them with the support they need to climb the…
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The Gender Gap: Insecure work in the UK In an update from the Work Foundation ‘New analysis of UK labour market data reveals that working women are nearly twice as likely (1.8 times) as men to be in severely insecure work – and the situation worsens for mothers, disabled women, and women from Black, Pakistani…
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Next month (8th NOVEMBER – 13th DECEMBER 2022) sees the formal launch of the first Global Careers Month. The month will include events across the world and will soon be formally announced with a dedicated website. Global Careers Month is an initiative of the Inter-Agency Group on Career Guidance which includes the International Labour Organisation,…
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