The UK is experiencing a shortage of workers within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sectors. So much so, according to the UK Commission for Employment & Skills, companies are struggling to employ professionals for 43 per cent of these vacancies.  

In 2021, women accounted for only…

Expanding a business across different markets across the globe can pose various challenges, as well as opportunities.

This article will look at the different ways your business could be affected, and the chances to grow, as you expand your business internationally.

Opportunities

As many businesses operate across multiple markets, it is important to take heed of any opportunities that come your way. But what opportunities could be…

Nurses continue to make headlines across the UK following a winter marked by strikes and discontent.

Increasing rows over pay freezes pose serious threats to the government’s goal of hiring 50,000 new nurses by 2024…

In March’s budget, chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed plans to boost funding for ‘returnerships’ – fast-track apprenticeships targeted towards the Over 50s.

The scheme is designed to coax the middle-aged demographic back to work through vocational retraining and stresses the importance of lifelong learning and development.

This development prompts a wider discussion…

Kura, a leading customer service outsourcing business, has announced a new partnership with Scottish Friendly, creating new careers in Glasgow.

One of the oldest mutual life offices in the UK, Scottish Friendly provides a range of life, savings and investment products.

Kura will work with the friendly society to provide industry-leading…