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Handling Poor Attendance or Lateness

Time and attendance can become a serious problem in a company and be bad for employee morale and business. If you have an apprentice who frequently arrives l...

Quiz: Is an Apprenticeship For You?

With so many different training and career options available it can be a bit confusing to try and decide which right for you. You may decide to stay on at sc...

Missing Out on the College Experience

So the big question is whether or not doing an apprenticeship means you miss out on the ‘rite of passage’ that is going to college. For many people that...

Dealing with a Bad Employer

As an apprentice you are always hoping to get a great job and be given good training. In the majority of cases this will happen but unfortunately, sometimes...

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What Do the Government's New Plans Mean for You

Interest in apprenticeships has surged in recent years. Following a period in which the apprentice had become a less frequently seen member of the workforce,...

Top 10 Tips for Successful Workplace Relations

The workplace can be uniquely difficult to navigate. It is, in many ways, an unnatural construction in which individuals who seemingly have little in common...

Apprenticeships and Tax: What You Need to Know

No one wants to worry about tax. It is a necessary irritation; something that we all have to do, whether we like it or not. But despite the fact that it is v...

Breaking Down the Costs of Hiring an Apprentice

Many businesses are put off apprenticeships because they presume that they represent an unjustifiable cost. It is certainly true that there are costs associa...

Can I Do a Degree After My Apprenticeship?

For many people, an apprenticeship is the first step in a career that will last a lifetime. This form of training is a hugely useful way of getting your foot...

Fixed Term Apprentice Contracts and Dismissal

The agreement between an apprentice and their employer is, by its nature, complicated. There is a lot of confusion about these contracts – for example, is...

Making an Apprentice Redundant

Apprentices enjoy a range of rights that are not extended to other employees. They have a very specific definition in law – but many employers do not under...

Can I Sack an Apprentice?

Apprentices can be a hugely valuable addition to your workforce. Many businesses rely on apprentices to provide them with the skills they need, and many appr...

Apprenticeship or Internship: Which is Right for Me?

Beginning an apprenticeship or an internship is a big commitment, and it is important that you understand exactly what you are letting yourself in for before...

Apprenticeships: Parents' Frequently Asked Questions

Apprentices are having a resurgence. The government has recently pledged significant new funds for the schemes, which help apprentices get a foot on the empl...

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