All Recruitment & Training articles – Page 23
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ArticleLeadsom hopeful more Brits will pick fresh produce
Environment secretary says she hopes more young Brits will take up jobs in food production
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ArticleSpar UK appoints new retail manager
Former lottery manager joins symbol group as firm looks to boost collaboration with service providers
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ArticleAHDB takes on Bright Crop careers scheme
Cross-industry initiative to promote agri-food careers to young people has become part of the AHDB
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ArticlePM invites GLA to join anti-slavery taskforce
Theresa May has invited the GLA to join her new anti-slavery taskforce in a bid to clamp down on exploitative employers
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ArticleLidl GB appoints new CEO
The head of Lidl’s UK business has stepped down after spearheading the discounter’s booming success in the British retail market
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AnalysisOpinion: Focus on young people not just seasonal labour
With increasing automation in the sector, young people should be top of the agenda rather than sourcing seasonal labour, writes Adrian Scripps' assistant manager Tom Christensen
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ArticleGovernment considers SAWS-style permit scheme
Government discussions of a permit system for EU migrant workers have been welcomed by agricultural recruitment firms
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ArticleHort Innovation announces ‘mini-MBA’
Horticulture Innovation Australia has announced a master class in global horticulture business and an industry-focused PhD scholarship
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ArticleBackpacker tax review announced
The Australian government has announced a review of key issues affecting working holiday maker visa holders
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ArticleMassey Uni taking expertise to Indonesia
New Zealand’s Massey University is partnering with Indonesia’s University of Mataram to improve farming practices
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ArticleLandgard Group takes on 31 new apprentices
German fresh produce marketer Landgard has recruited 31 new apprentices for roles ranging from sales agent to commercial driver
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ArticleHort Innovation launches Leadership Fund
Grower-owned body Horticulture Innovation Australia has launched is largest industry recruitment initiative to-date
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ArticleSpecial report: Slim pickings
The EU referendum has sparked uncertainty and concern in fresh produce recruitment, but labour providers are looking for positives
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ArticleLeadsom ‘will be open for business’ on labour, says NFU
The NFU is confident the new environment minister will be receptive to the fresh produce industry’s labour needs in post-Brexit negotiations
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ArticleIndigo delivers contract initiative
Fruit pickers on farm where Clemengold mandarins are grown sign the world’s first 'Comic Contracts'
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ArticleProduce graduates are 'invigorated and informed' about Brexit
Fresh Talent’s Jennie Sivyer-Gadenne interviewed a range of fresh produce graduates on the topic of the upcoming EU referendum
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Apprenticeship Levy
A new compulsory levy is promising to create three million apprentices by 2020. Michael Barker examines the proposals
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Big 50 Youth: How should the industry attract young people?
From telling stories of rapid progression to linking up with colleges, four leading industry figures discuss how to promote the industry to young people
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ArticleWrittle achieves University College status
College hails milestone presentation of new status and ‘looks forward to bright future’
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes aims to educate young chefs
Trade body’s third education initiative – Prep, Cook, Serve Potatoes – targets young caterers and chefs studying at college level