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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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Strengthening safeguarding through apprenticeships

03 November 2025 By The YPO Team

YPO’s Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship empowers education staff to strengthen safeguarding practice, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build safer, more inclusive learning environments. With flexible learning, expert tutor support, and real-world application, this programme helps professionals become confident safeguarding advocates while continuing in their current roles.
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Public sector potential adult skills training

15 September 2025 By The YPO Team

In the UK public sector, the demand for skilled, adaptable teams has never been greater. From local government to emergency services, health, and education, continuous learning is the key to delivering high-quality services and meeting evolving community needs.
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YPO training DPS: Adult skills fund utilisation

12 September 2025 By The YPO Team

The YPO Training 999 DPS facilitates a streamlined procurement process for public sector bodies, enabling them to access a wide range of training services. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has used this framework to upskill residents and meet local demands.
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Addressing the social worker shortages in the UK

16 April 2025 By Comensura

UK local authorities are increasingly turning to international talent to address the shortage of qualified social workers due to a combination of factors. The sector has been facing persistent recruitment challenges, exacerbated by the negative impact of inadequate Ofsted judgements.
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Recruitment case study: A Yorkshire Collaboration

16 April 2025 By The YPO Team

YPO supports four of its founding member authorities whose collaboration uses its Managing Recruitment framework to introduce efficiencies and save costs when taking on temporary staff, while providing the added benefit of delivering greater social value.
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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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Tackling skills shortages in local authorities

09 January 2025 By Comensura

It is crucial for local authorities to proactively plan for future workforce needs rather than reactively responding to demand. Anticipating and preparing for future skill requirements allows for a more strategic approach in addressing potential shortages, ensuring that essential services are not disrupted.
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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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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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