Training

A security specialist firm has launched a new campaign to encourage women to take up careers in security to reverse an industry-wide shortage of trained female staff.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a free advisory service to help employers and potential apprentices navigate the increasingly complex recruitment and training process.

Mitie Security has developed the first formally recognised qualification for store detectives in the UK. 

Bartlett Mitchell has signed three equality, diversity and inclusion pledges to celebrate Inclusion Week, which began on Monday (27th September).    

Amey has launched an Opportunity Action Plan intended to boost career opportunities across the country.

Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched a culinary apprenticeship scheme in collaboration with celebrity chef Marcus Wareing. 

How we help both colleagues and clients to be their best is an evolving discipline. These are some of the latest service announcements with boosting worker wellbeing as their central aim.

The government’s ‘flexi’ apprenticeships do not prioritise sectors like hospitality and this must change, according to some in the sector.

Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to support the creation of new flexible apprenticeships, the government has announced.

New research findings reveal that over a third (38 per cent) of those aged 55+ have not received any workplace training for at least decade, or never at all.

Mitie has met or exceeded all 13 of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets for 2020/2021, according to its 2021 Social Value Report, launched today (8 July).

Bolton University will deliver the first dedicated degree apprenticeship in facilities management having won approval as an IWFM Recognised Centre to deliver the IWFM Level 6 Extended Diploma as a dual award with its BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Built Asset Management programme.