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Permanent placements decline sharply as uncertainty weighs on hiring activity - report
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (588+ words) There has been another steep reduction in permanent staff appointments across'the Midlands'during May as ongoing uncertainty around the business outlook dampened hiring plans, according to new figures. Temp billings growth meanwhile slipped to a three-month low but remained solid overall,…...
Birmingham City University signs multi-year Chamber patronage agreement
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (421+ words) Birmingham City University has demonstrated its long-term commitment to supporting the region's business community by signing a multi-year patronage agreement with Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. The three-year agreement has been described as a "powerful statement of our shared commitment…...
Tribera relaunches popular marketing academy with focus on AI upskilling
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (551+ words) An award-winning Midlands creative content agency is continuing its mission to support young professionals as its successful training academy returns for a second year - now with a new creative AI module designed to boost employability in the region. Following the…...
LISTEN: Blackberry Events managing director on changing career paths
6+ day, 48+ min ago (165+ words) In the latest episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, listeners hear from Georgie Butler, managing director at Blackberry Events." In this episode, Georgie talks about her career path and how she completed a degree in forensic science and…...
Students win Access to Higher Education prizes at prestigious awards ceremony
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (438+ words) Students from specialist training provider AIM Group have won four Access to Higher Education (HE) accolades at the Keith Fletcher Memorial Prize Awards, held at The Houses of Parliament. Catherine Hennessy won the award for outstanding academic achievement while Jake…...
College strengthens global links through South Korean partnership
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (386+ words) Burton and South Derbyshire College recently celebrated its longstanding international partnership with Jeonju Kijeon College by hosting a special hospitality evening. Held at the College's Mulberry Restaurant, the event welcomed visiting professors from Jeonju Kijeon College, host families and local…...
Aston University launches new master's programme to help businesses benefit from AI
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (376+ words) Aston University is offering a new master's programme designed to build an understanding of how generative artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies can shape business models. The programme - MSc AI for Business Transformation "has been co-developed with industry partners through…...
Milburn interim review a real wake-up call for policymakers " Chamber
1+ week, 4+ day ago (370+ words) A major report into youth unemployment " which warns one in six could be out of work, training or education in five years if no action is taken " should serve as a wake-up call to government, business leaders said today. The…...
The Belfry named in prestigious ranking of best places to work
1+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) The Belfry Hotel & Resort has been named in a top ranking of best places to work in the UK. The world-famous golf resort near Sutton Coldfield made it into The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list " earning a top…...
Fast-growing firm celebrates five newly-qualified solicitors
1+ week, 4+ day ago (239+ words) Five up and coming solicitors are celebrating after successfully completing their training contracts with fast-growing law firm mfg Solicitors. Rachel Pick, Oscar Mc Cracken, Lauren Collins, Emily Stancer and Sara Southall have qualified as solicitors at mgf solicitors. They have…...