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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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Youth unemployment: A crisis of our age and how the entrepreneurs fund can help

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Youth unemployment is rising as entry-level jobs decline. Traditional pathways alone are no longer enough. The Reed ‘All about business entrepreneurs fund’ aims to help by backing young people already building businesses with funding and mentorship.

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Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith on the Youth Guarantee

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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.

7 minute read
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Navigating modern leadership challenges to build a resilient workforce

ArticleEmployer

Modern leaders face constant, conflicting pressures that drive stress and self-doubt, often without enough support or training. Organisations must address this systemically by improving development, wellbeing, and culture.

6 minute read
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Are mental health days the next step in employee wellbeing?

ArticleMental health

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, we explore what mental health days are, the benefits they offer for both employees and employers, and how organisations can effectively introduce them into the workplace as part of a wider wellbeing strategy.

5 minute read
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Building inclusive workplaces: How Coventry employers can lead through DEI

ArticleEmployer

Discover practical DEI strategies for Coventry businesses. Learn how diversity initiatives attract talent, drive innovation, and strengthen community connections.

5 minute read

Why leaders must learn to switch off [with free downloadable pre-annual leave checklist]

ArticleEmployer

A renewed debate about staying ‘always on’ has exposed how outdated views on availability can undermine wellbeing, performance, and culture. This article explores why switching off is not a weakness but a leadership advantage.

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Five practical steps to better support older employees

ArticleDiversity & inclusion

This article explores the challenges older employees are facing in the workplace and sets out five practical steps employers can take to better support their wellbeing, inclusion and long‑term retention.

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Parkinson’s at work: An interview with Parkinson’s UK

ArticleDiversity & inclusion

Marking World Parkinson’s Day, this article explores the rise of Parkinson’s and how employers can better support affected employees and carers through understanding, flexibility and workplace adjustments.

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