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Keep up to date with the latest news and views in the YPO Blog

We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

From lip service to real EDI change

12 July 2024 By Penna Team

Is your commitment to diversity and inclusion real? Let’s find out. Doing something just because everyone else is doing it is, to be blunt, pointless and can actually end up doing more harm than good to the very communities you imply you are supporting. It’s not just about responding to external pressures; it’s about having a deep-seated understanding and commitment to addressing systemic inequalities.
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MSME Day and opportunities for further advancement

26 June 2024 By The YPO Team

As a procurement organisation, we are proud that 70% of our suppliers on YPO frameworks are MSME’s. However, we understand that the process of public sector procurement can be complex and overwhelming for MSME businesses. Through our partnership with Go4Growth, we are committed to increasing the number of MSME-sized businesses tendering for government contracts, resulting in social value and savings for public sector organisations.
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Event bookings don't have to be a headache

10 January 2024 By Rachel Steer - Category Buyer for Corporate and Financial Services at YPO

As anyone who has booked business travel or events will know, whether for themselves or for a colleague, it’s never as straight forward as you think it will be. Read our tips on how to make this easier.
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Services procurement: Protecting the public purse

05 October 2023 By James Bridgland - Managing Partner at Consultancy+

Most people will have seen the recent news that Europe's largest devolved local authority, has essentially filed for bankruptcy. With the cost-of-living crisis still hitting individuals and government spend reducing amid a tightening economic landscape, increasing pressure is being put on local authorities to deliver more to their residents, but with less funding.
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Working from home or returning to the office?

27 June 2023 By The YPO Team

Working from home has become the new norm for many of us. But is it time to return to the office?
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Don't let stress impact your success!

28 February 2023 By The YPO Team

It's been a crazy few years, (you just said, "it sure has!"). First, Brexit, followed by the global pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis, which all have impacted and changed aspects of the way we work and live. Many employees continue to work remotely, which has benefited many but also caused many burnouts, needing more separation from work and home life.
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The importance of an agile workforce

22 February 2023 By Capita

An agile workforce is one that gets work done with maximum flexibility and minimum constraints. Not only is it more capable of adapting to change, but also tends to generate greater employee satisfaction and higher morale. Find out more about agile workforces in our latest blog.
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How to review your catering services contract

20 July 2022 By The YPO Team

We believe that lunchtime is integral to the learning day; it provides a nutritious meal and promotes good health in and outside the classroom. Our suppliers are passionate about providing fresh and wholesome meals with a focus on taste while keeping value for money in mind.
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Stress management tips for teachers - Part two

18 July 2022 By The Learning and Development Team at YPO

In the last edition of Everything Curriculum magazine, we provided stress management tips focused on the area of mindset. In this blog post, we will focus on talking and taking action.
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Is flour becoming a luxury?

17 November 2020 By White's Bakery Ltd

The price of flour is something that you might not give much thought to, but it is a food that many people within the UK see as a necessity. Recently it has been noted that flour and bread prices are set to rise (no pun intended!) after one of the worst UK wheat harvests in 40 years.
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