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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!

YPO and Wakefield College SEND Work-Experience

15 June 2026 By Grace Bamforth - PR and Communications Officer at YPO

In 2021, YPO and Wakefield College launched a work experience programme for young adults with learning disabilities or additional educational needs. Since then, the partnership has welcomed many students, offering many of them their first workplace experience.
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Andrea & Michelle: Volunteering case study

22 September 2025 By Ashley Wilkins - PR and Communications Officer for Public Sector at YPO

Yesterday Andrea Smith, Executive Director, and Michelle Walker, Head of Procurement Services and Supply Solutions, utilised their volunteering leave at Town Fields Community Group's National Play Day. Andrea has shared her experience below.
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Volunteering case study - Kidz Klub

11 February 2025 By The YPO Team

In February last year, YPO launched our new volunteering policy, providing employees with the opportunity to volunteer for up to one day for a charity of their choice. Sam Watling, project manager, shares her experience of taking up the opportunity to volunteer for Kidz Klub in Leeds.
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Happy international volunteering day

05 December 2024 By The YPO Team

As a company we recognise the importance of volunteering and the positive impact it has on the individual volunteering and communities. This is why, as part of our 50th year celebrations, in February we announced our new volunteering policy, providing employees with the opportunity to volunteer for up to one day.
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5 ways open network lockers benefit communities

21 October 2024 By Quadient

Parcel lockers are quickly becoming a vital service for towns and cities. They allow local authorities to generate income while providing a secure and convenient way for people to send and receive parcels.
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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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How procurement can support social housing

20 June 2024 By Ashley Wilkins - PR and Communications Officer for Public Sector at YPO

Social Housing faces many pressures in today’s current political and social climate. The challenges faced reflect that of the public sector, including budget cuts, resource, and staffing issues. With an ever-growing demand for the need of housing, housing organizations are confronted with increased pressure to improve efficiency and shred costs.
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Sustainability within festivals

10 January 2024 By The YPO Team

The sustainability of events is as important as ever! Sustainable event management is the act of making personal decisions that lessen an event's environmental impact. Check out some questions to think about when making your event as sustainable as possible.
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Optimising digitalisation for festivals

04 January 2024 By Robyn Lamport-Rann - Category Manager for ICT at YPO

In this blog, we discuss how event management software can help streamline your event and festival planning with YPO frameworks.
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