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Apprenticeship scheme vs entry-level job: considerations for students
Leaving full-time education can be an exciting step – the prospect of becoming independent, pursuing your dreams, and earning a regular wage is a life-changing step. The choices available to students can also seem overwhelming. Here’s a look at some of the key factors to consider when deciding between an entry-level job or an apprenticeship.
5 minute read
2022: A big year for giving
We’re big believers in the power of charity and the tremendous impact it can have. Here are the top ten charities the Reed Foundation championed in 2022.
7 minute read
New year, new skills: public speaking
If you’ve ever wished for the verbal expertise of a TED-talker, you’ll likely benefit from joining Toastmasters, a global non-profit organisation that teaches oral communication skills and leadership. William Hagerup, a Toastmasters Club President, shares some tips on presentation skills.
4 minute read
Exclusivity clauses: what employers need to know about the extended ban
Taking on a second role has never been easier for some workers, following the latest legislative changes. Helena Smith, a Solicitor at Reed, explains how the 2022 extension to the ban on exclusivity clauses will impact employers and employees.
4 minute read
Maintaining an inclusive workplace in 2023
Reed has partnered with the CIPD to produce ‘Inclusion at Work 2022’, the survey report highlighted the need for companies to focus their approach on inclusion and diversity (I&D) in the workplace. We interviewed Dr Jill Miller, Senior Policy Adviser at the CIPD, the brains behind the research, to find out more about the report and what more needs to be done on inclusion and diversity in UK workplaces.
5 minute read
Five ways to ensure your business can be sustainable
Developing a sustainable business will help employers reduce their environmental impact and take advantage of climate change opportunities on the way to becoming net zero. Here are five ways your organisation can reduce costs and protect the environment.
4 minute read
The accountancy & finance c-suite spotlight: Benyam Hagos, Chief Operating Officer of Europe and Middle East at Nium
In our first c-suite spotlight of 2023, Benyam Hagos, COO - Europe and Middle East at Nium, reflects on his career path and shares his advice for aspiring business leaders.
8 minute read
The focus for 2023: remuneration, remuneration, remuneration
With uncertainty clouding the jobs market for both organisations looking to recruit and professionals searching for their next role, James Reed CBE, Chairman and CEO of Reed, gives his insight into what will affect the recruitment space in 2023.
3 minute read