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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!

Temporary recruitment for care roles in housing

10 October 2024 By Richard Gelder - Housing Association Sector Lead at Matrix SCM

Following on from the YPO webinar held in March that explored ‘Temporary worker resourcing in a changing world’ – Richard Gelder, Housing Association Sector lead for Matrix SCM updates on the temporary recruitment market for care and support roles.
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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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Breaking barriers to increase social mobility

04 July 2024 By Lauren Cunningham - Client Director – Early Careers & Campus at AMS

All evidence suggests that disadvantaged students in the UK have a harder time getting onto the career ladder. It’s therefore no surprise that early career leaders, in both the private and public sector, are increasingly putting social mobility at the top of their strategic agenda.
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Supply teachers and temporary staffing

27 June 2024 By The YPO Team

We understand the struggles schools face when finding the right supply teacher. We’re here to help you make the most of our Department of Education-approved framework, which will make supply teacher and temporary staffing a breeze.
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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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Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace

13 June 2024 By Charlotte Jackson - Head of Client Solutions, Public Sector at Tate Recruitment

As we enter June, Pride Month is a significant time to celebrate and reflect on the progress towards equality for the LGBTQIA+ community, however this shouldn’t just be about one month of celebration but a year-round commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Safety and welfare in the workplace

19 April 2024 By Rhodri Andrews and Jenni Gardiner at Impact Futures and First Response Training

Most organisations, particularly those in the public sector, are aware of the importance of protecting the health and safety at work of their employees. This responsibility, however, extends far beyond their physical health to incorporate their mental health and wellbeing too.
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Adapting your recruitment approach

22 November 2023 By Jon Dilling - Head of Business Solutions Sourcing at Penna

When our clients approach us with their recruitment challenges, a common theme emerges: the struggle to attract candidates of the right calibre for their key roles.
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Employee Retention: Promises Post-Interview

06 October 2023 By Chris Grimes - Sales Director at Matrix

In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial priority for organisations across all industries.
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Local Authorities: Maximising your workforce

13 July 2023 By Comensura & Mary Nichol

At the top of a growing list of issues for local authorities at present is the struggle to recruit staff, where there is a nationwide skills shortage in areas often key to the successful running of public services.
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