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multi-generational workforce

The Multi-Generational Workforce

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, one of the most significant yet often overlooked assets is the multi-generational workforce. For the first time in history, five ...
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Level 2 apprenticeships

Entry-level apprenticeships: Time for change?

In this blog, Jonathan Bourne, Managing Director of Damar Training, discusses how NEET numbers and the decline in apprenticeship starts amongst younger people require a ...
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apprenticeship updates

Recent changes to apprenticeships

What employers need to know During this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, The Department for Education announced a number of apprenticeship reforms designed to increase accessibility ...
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NAW2025

National Apprenticeship Week 2025

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is taking place 10-16 February. The theme for this year is “skills for life” – how apprenticeships support people to develop ...
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national insurance

No employer NI contributions for apprentices under 25

Many employers are concerned about the recent Government announcement that employer national insurance contributions will rise from 13.8% on salaries over £9,100, to 15% on ...
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social mobility

The social mobility impact of “de-funding” the solicitor apprenticeship 

Executive Summary  The Government is considering changes to funding for level 7 apprenticeships which could mean that, in the future, the solicitor apprenticeship is no ...
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