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Guest Post by David Barker from Placer: Driving diversity in the workplace

Stuart Mitchell

For National Careers Week, David Barker, Project Director of Placer, shares his thoughts on how employers can use work experience to address diversity in the workplace, and a bit about what Placer is and does. For many employers, improving workforce diversity and inclusion has become a fundamental long-term business objective. Beyond it being ‘the right thing to do’, there has been a shift in attitudes from businesses,recognising that cultivating a diverse workplace is a real driver for business success. In fact, research from McKinsey uncovered companies with a diverse mix…

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Vast majority of parents worried by Facebook’s new Messenger Kids app ahead of its UK launch, research by Barnardo’s finds

Stuart Mitchell

Ninety per cent of parents online have concerns about their young children using Facebook’s new Messenger Kids service and more than half (51%) would not currently let their child use it, according to an online survey for Barnardo’s. The app, which is aimed at children under the age of 13, has been the subject of controversy in America where it is being trialled. Almost 100 US child health experts recently wrote to Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg to raise concerns about its potential risks to children and calling for its…

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UNESCO and CHANEL empower women in Madagascar through sustainable tourism

Stuart Mitchell

A new programme aims to help women in Madagascar who have missed out on the economic benefits of growing tourism.  Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world with the almost 80% of the population living on less than $1.90 a day. Tourism has grown significantly in recent years but the industry has often failed to translate into economic prospects for local communities, and, in particular, women. UNESCO’s CapED Programme has been active in Madagascar since 2011 supporting the country’s vocational education and training, with particular emphasis on…

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New review launched of press sustainability in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

The UK has always benefited from a strong, well established and diverse press sector. However over the past decade the way in which people consume news has been transformed. Many UK newspapers have a strong online presence but falling print circulations and changes to advertising trends have caused the press sector to experience declining revenues. Latest figures show that around two thirds of local authority areas don’t have a daily local newspaper. The review will investigate the overall health of the news media, looking at the range of news available…

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Special Olympics Charges into Next 50 Years with Renewed Purpose

Stuart Mitchell

Known worldwide for providing sports training and athletic competitions for people with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics will celebrate its 50th Anniversary year by broadening its purpose to focus on ending discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities worldwide and creating inclusive communities. The strategic shift will amplify the impact Special Olympics is making through its programmatic work in sports, health, and youth and school engagement to bridge gaps in access and opportunity for a community that comprises 3 percent of the global population. Since Special Olympics’ inaugural event on July 20,…

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