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If you’re an assessor or IQA working in apprenticeships right now, you already know the landscape has changed. But here’s the question that keeps many of us awake at night: Would your day-to-day practice genuinely stand up to EPAO scrutiny in 2026? It’s not that you’re not working hard; we know you are. It’s that […]
The apprenticeship landscape has changed dramatically and continues to evolve. With the shift to new end-point assessment arrangements for many apprenticeship standards, increased scrutiny from Ofsted and the DfE, and a sharper focus on valid assessment, occupational competence, and quality assurance, the role of assessors and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) has never been more critical. […]
Across the UK, workplace burnout continues to rise at an alarming rate. Research shows that 79% of employees have experienced burnout, while 35% describe their stress levels as high or extreme. Globally, around two-thirds of workers now report feeling burned out, making it one of the most serious organisational risks of the modern workplace. But […]
When the Employment Rights Bill was first announced, many employers braced themselves for a dramatic shift: a world where every employee—on their first day—would have full unfair dismissal protection. Now, after months of political negotiation, compromise, and intense public debate, the government has confirmed a different path. Day one protection from ordinary unfair dismissal will […]
Invest in Yourself This Black Friday: Why Skills Are the Best Deal of 2025 As Black Friday approaches, the spotlight often falls on gadgets, tech, and fleeting deals, but the smartest investment you can make this year isn’t something you’ll find in a shopping cart. It’s you. From Sunday 23 November to Sunday 30 November […]
When you are looking to advance your career, there can always be numerous ways in which you can do that. But one of the main ones is always going to be that you are getting some training, and this is very often going to be a major part of the whole process. That can equip […]
The UK is facing a quiet economic crisis, one driven not by inflation or interest rates, but by people. The Keep Britain Working Review reveals that more than 1 in 5 working-age adults are now out of the workforce, largely due to ill-health, disability, and long-term conditions. Although the findings received little media attention, the […]
The new Employment Rights Bill is currently making its way through parliament at the moment and one if it’s main pillars is the introduction of flexible working from day one. This new law marks one of the most significant shifts in recent times about how organisations and businesses operate. Under the Employment Rights Bill, every […]
The UK’s employment landscape is undergoing a transformational shift. Building on the insight from our earlier posts “A Historic Shift in UK Employment Rights” and “The Employment Rights Bill Explained” this article drills into how employers should respond now. With reforms on everything from shift-notices to day-one protections, it’s time to move from awareness to […]
It’s unpleasant, but your manager trying to push you out is a surprisingly common occurrence. It’s something that affects quite a large number of employees, partly because of employee targets. So, what should you do if you notice this happening to you? What are the best tactics? Recognise The Signs You’ll want to start by […]
