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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!

Employment Rights Act - are you ready?

02 March 2026 By Capsticks

A concise overview of the upcoming Employment Rights Act reforms, highlighting key implementation dates, major legislative changes, and the essential steps public sector employers must take to prepare.
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Impact of National Insurance changes on employers

23 January 2025 By The HR Procurement Services Team at YPO

The increase in National Insurance payments and the minimum wage presents both challenges and opportunities for workforce management in the public sector, with an increase in the headline percentage and a decrease in the free pay threshold.
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RPO Redefined Unlocking Unexpected Flexibility

12 December 2024 By Debbie Walton - Content and Proposals Manager at Omni RMS

Organisations of all sizes face the challenge of acquiring and managing talent efficiently. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) has long been seen as a solution primarily for large organisations, but simply put, it’s just not the case. By partnering with an RPO solutions firm, you can create a more flexible and accessible talent acquisition strategy suitable for organisations of all scales.
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How to hire consultants in the public sector

12 November 2024 By Consultancy

From regulatory compliance to budget constraints, the public sector faces unique challenges while being tasked with delivering more and improved services. Procuring professional services consultants can provide the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve these goals.
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Sustainability - why it matters in recruitment

10 October 2024 By Lizzie Fajardo - Talent Solutions Director at G-NIUS

In the business landscape of 2024, the concept of sustainability has found itself becoming something of a buzzword, as well as a pain point for many organisations. But what does recruitment sustainability mean, and how can modern, evolving companies achieve sustainable practices in a global economy that is often dependent on continued, accelerated growth at all costs?
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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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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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Event bookings don't have to be a headache

10 January 2024 By Rachel Steer - Category Buyer for Corporate and Financial Services at YPO

As anyone who has booked business travel or events will know, whether for themselves or for a colleague, it’s never as straight forward as you think it will be. Read our tips on how to make this easier.
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Services procurement: Protecting the public purse

05 October 2023 By James Bridgland - Managing Partner at Consultancy+

Most people will have seen the recent news that Europe's largest devolved local authority, has essentially filed for bankruptcy. With the cost-of-living crisis still hitting individuals and government spend reducing amid a tightening economic landscape, increasing pressure is being put on local authorities to deliver more to their residents, but with less funding.
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Working from home or returning to the office?

27 June 2023 By The YPO Team

Working from home has become the new norm for many of us. But is it time to return to the office?
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