The Forum of Private Business has expressed concern at the proposal to scrap mandatory work experience for GCSE pupils. It warns that it will “further reduce the number of work-ready youngsters entering the job market” and says instead of removing current provision the government should in fact expand it.
I’d hazard a guess that your answer could be loosely classified as either being: achievement, affiliation or power-orientated.
As many of you who read my blogs here on Supply Management will be able to surmise, I’m motivated more by affiliation than achievement. That is more influenced by harmony, understanding others, team work and rapport than success, goal setting, results and effectiveness. (more…)
I don’t know about you, but whenever a new and exciting opportunity comes my way, I am awash with anxiety. I feel excited and nervous – then the fear factor strikes.
In 2011, I made the leap from the comfort of an industry I had spent my whole procurement career in to new and unchartered (by me) grounds. (more…)
With a new year just around the corner, some employees may be taking stock of their career and wondering what to do next – especially with yesterday’s unemployment figures dampening the prospect of a job move.
Even though demand for buyers appears to be on the increase again, making yourself stand out among the other candidates competing for these opportunities remains a challenge. But even if you are not planning on switching jobs, developing your career remains important. (more…)
As this is my last column, I’ve decided to offer advice on a couple of things I believe will be important in the future.
First – seize the day. This is our showcase opportunity. With the global economy in turmoil, most companies are focusing onoptimising spend and getting more for every dollar, pound and euro. This is where we can demonstrate our subject matter expertise, our knowledge of the market and our change management skills. (more…)
The proportion of UK employers freezing pay has declined, according to research by Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and recruitment firm Harvey Nash. (more…)
According to students around the world surveyed for Cisco, 23 per cent think when they start working, it won’t be necessary for them to go to an office every day and they will be more productive operating at home or remotely. (more…)
While local authorities have a duty to encourage work experience for students 16 to 19 year olds and UK government has said it needs to “ensure that all young people are able to gain real experience and knowledge of the workplace”, it is actually seeking to drop compulsory work experience placements for 14 to 16-year-olds. ![[Bloglines]](http://blog.supplymanagement.com/wp-content/plugins/bookmarkify/bloglines.png)
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