All Recruitment & Training articles – Page 2
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ArticleUnited Exports runs literacy courses for Ozblu employees
Global agricultural company launches literacy programme on South African farms for graduates to gain independence and autonomy
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ArticleBranston helps drive HGV recruitment
Potato supplier Branston is leading an HGV recruitment drive with Inspire Education Group, Lincoln College and the Road Haulage Association
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ArticleFinal call for Emerging Leaders
Days left to enter Eden’s leadership programme that supports career development within global food supply chain
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ArticleEFRA digs into agri-career opportunities
EFRA Committee launches inquiry into education and career opportunities in UK farming sectors
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ArticleLocal business win for MorePeople
Recruiter wins at the Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2023
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ArticleGovt mulls short-term scheme to help hospitality sector
The Home Office is considering new short-term visa schemes for young workers from some EU countries to plug gaps in UK hospitality sector
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ArticleApprenticeship scheme ‘is failing’ logistics sector
Report by Logistics UK highlights ‘urgent need’ to overhaul the Apprenticeship Levy in bid to resolve sector’s long-term skills shortage
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens new office in Germany
Hamburg operation will lead continued expansion as company looks to satisfy demand for sustainably sourced fresh fruit
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ArticleUK hospitality struggles to recruit and retain staff
British restaurants and pub businesses are being forced to reduce hours and close early as UK hospitality job vacancies rise above pre-pandemic levels
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ArticleVIDEO: Shropshire calls for more continuity in seasonal worker scheme
In an exclusive interview with FPJ, former G’s boss John Shropshire calls for a new seasonal worker scheme to guarantee labour supply for at least the next five years
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ArticleIGD to scale up work with young people following labour shortages review
Grocery industry charity says it will accelerate its work to attract next generation into food sector, stressing responsibility to build a talent pipeline for the future
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ArticleTomra appoints new head of sales for fresh food
Peter Lamb to strengthen Tomra’s global support of fresh fruit and vegetable packhouses in new role
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ArticleNew taskforce to protect seasonal worker welfare
Following the alleged exploitation of Indonesian seasonal workers last season, a group has been established to make recruitment and employment practices more responsible in future
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ArticleNCGM enters partnership to educate next generation of chefs
Collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College aims to educate culinary students in seasonal produce
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ArticleAgri-HR appointed new SAWS operator
Defra appoints agri-recruitment specialist Agri-HR as new seasonal worker scheme operator following government SAWS expansion
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ArticleNationwide Produce certified as Great Place to Work
Supplier says positive results from anonymous employee survey highlight the company’s commitment to putting its people first
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ArticleBatters urges government to ‘get serious’ about British farming in 2023
NFU to focus on bringing resilience and profitability to British farming over the next 12 month
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ArticleIndustry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare
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Article2023 could be ‘watershed moment’ for produce
Comment: Following a turbulent year defined by climate change, rampant inflation and political uncertainty, Britain’s fresh produce industry is at a crossroads and looks set for further upheaval
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ArticleOFC promotes diversity in farming
Oxford Farming Conference announces recipients of 2023 Breaking Barriers Scholarships – a scheme to promote diversity and inclusion in the UK agriculture sector