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Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith on the Youth Guarantee

We outline the UK government’s Youth Guarantee, which is part of a £2.5 billion investment package to support nearly one million young people into work or training.

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LGBT History Month 2023: exploring the past, present and future of work

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While LGBTQ+ discrimination and workplace conflict may seem like ancient history to some, it is only in recent years that diversity and inclusion policies have effected real change. As February marks LGBT History Month, we look at the progress made in the workplace so far and how employers can ensure everyone feels they belong.

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Maintaining an inclusive workplace in 2023

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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.

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Five ways to ensure your business can be sustainable

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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.

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The five marketing roles on the rise in 2023

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2023 will be another year of exciting innovation in the marketing sector, as well as fierce competition for the best professionals. Our guide shows how salaries have increased for the top marketing roles based on region.

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Sustainable IT: how tech can harness ESG principles to build a greener future

ArticleEvolution of work

Sustainability, reducing emissions, saving costs, and investing in tech are all high on most company’s agendas, and while technology can help reduce emissions, it also has its own consequences. Here’s how by using environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) principles, businesses can make better use of their technology and help build a greener future.

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Long service: inspiring employee longevity

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Is the idea of long service for an organisation outdated or unrealistic? With younger generations inclined to ‘job hop’, we spoke to seasoned professionals with decades of loyal service to their employer, to discover their reasons for putting down roots.

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The rise and rise of augmented reality

ArticleEvolution of work

In the past 50 years, technology has moved faster and faster to a point where it outstrips demand. While queues still form for the latest gadget craze, plenty of shiny tech has fallen by the wayside. In this blog, I’ll look at augmented reality (AR) and its growing potential.

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Digital transformation: putting people at the heart of change

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More and more businesses are going through a digital transformation in a bid to remain competitive, stay innovative, and improve their customers and employees’ experience. We explore examples of best practice digital transformation strategies, how they differ between industries, and the importance of having the right people to drive the change you want and need.

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