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Staff Induction Checklist: 10 Things to Include

As the saying goes, there is only one chance to make a good first impression. This means that, when new […]


How To Give Feedback To Unsuccessful Candidates

Giving bad news or criticism to someone, even if it’s constructive feedback, isn’t something everyone finds easy. This doesn’t mean […]


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Mentoring: Developing a Mentor Agreement

When done well, mentoring programmes can be a tremendously valuable addition to your organisation’s youth employment and employee development offering. […]


How to Make Reasonable Adjustments For Interviews

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a key priority for employers and is something that candidates look for when searching […]


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Creating Work Experience Placements for Those with Additional Needs

We all understand the importance of striving to create a more inclusive society and a more diverse workforce. Unfortunately, when […]


Working With Universities: Youth Employment UK’s Top Tips For Employers

Why should employers target universities? Employers are increasingly engaging with students earlier in education to create a bridge between school […]


May Event – Elevate Equity: Harnessing Young Talent

The Open University will be hosting this event on attracting and developing young talent in the UK. The day will […]


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Working with Youth Groups and Job Centres as an Employer

Today’s employment landscape is more dynamic than ever, continuously evolving and adapting to the changing realities of modern life, technology, […]


How to Set Up a Mentoring Scheme

As an employer of young people, part of your job is to nurture the professional growth and career development of […]


How Can Employers Engage with Young People Who Have Left School or Otherwise Disengaged?

As of the end of 2023, it was estimated that just over 850,000 young people aged 16-24 in the UK […]


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What Does Running a Good Graduate Programme Look Like?

As of 2023, just under 39% of the UK’s 18 year olds were admitted to university and around 900,000 students […]


What is Open Recruitment? How It Works and How It Can Benefit Your Company

In many ways, today’s job market is more competitive and challenging than it has ever been. Prospective employees are facing […]