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Business and Schools : Building the world of work together

May 8th, 2012 | by James Wates

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It would be easy to believe that youth unemployment began with this recession. The problem is, it’s not true. The number of young people out of work actually started to rise in 2005. But why? If it’s not just the … Continue reading

The More Intractable the Problem, the More Radical the Solution

April 18th, 2012 | by Seyi Obakin

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If you fancy eating at The Clink Restaurant, you’ll have to be patient – this swanky establishment is booked up months in advance. After making the reservation, don’t forget to get security clearance. Leave sharp objects at home and once … Continue reading

We Need to Stop Stigmatising the Young

April 18th, 2012 | by Lord Victor Adebowale

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There’s one image dominating US news coverage right now: Trayvon Martin in his hoodie. The shooting of the unarmed black teenager in Florida has triggered coast to coast protests and calls to end racial profiling. The full facts about the … Continue reading

Raising Standards in the Automotive Retail Sector

February 21st, 2012 | by Theresa McDermott

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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) visited the UK Commission recently to update us on their work that is being supported by the UK Commission’s investment fund. The retail automotive sector has a poor public image based on stereotypical … Continue reading

Putting your people first

February 21st, 2012 | by Sean Taggart

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We’re having a good recession. Having run The Albatross Group for 17 years, I finally crossed the Rubicon and bought it in 2008, a week after the collapse of Lehman Brothers. To say it wasn’t the ideal time for a … Continue reading