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A Guide to Staying Safe this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for celebration, gathering with loved ones, and enjoying the festive spirit. It’s a time to relax, have fun, and make memories. However, with all the excitement, it’s easy to forget the importance of staying safe, especially when it comes to drinking. Whether you’re attending office parties, family gat...
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Celebrating Success: IPS Apprentices Shine at the Kent & Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony
This year’s Kent & Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony was a proud moment for IPS International, with 20 of our apprentices recognised for their hard work and dedication.Here’s a look at some of the day’s highlights—and why we’re hoping for an even bigger IPS turnout next year! As IPS International’s B...
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Navigating Religious Beliefs in the Workplace: Respect, Inclusion, and Best Practices
In today’s increasingly diverse world, our workplaces are full of people from different cultural and religious backgrounds. This month our topic of the month is Religious Beliefs in the Workplace. Where we look at what religious inclusivity is and how we can promote it in the workplace and create a respectful and inclusive environment for eve...
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Business and Digital Apprenticeships You’ll Love
If you’re looking for a way to kick-start your career or even change direction, admin apprenticeships are a fantastic route to consider. They combine practical work experience with academic learning, giving you the skills to succeed in various industries. Whether you’re passionate about data, marketing, or supporting teams in HR, there&...
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How to Become an Apprentice
So, you're thinking about how to become an apprentice? Great choice! When leaving school, it can be confusing trying to work out the next step. Should you continue in full-time education? Or Head straight into the world of work? The good news is there is an option to suit everyone. Apprenticeships offer one of the most rewardin...
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Apprenticeship Guide for Employers: What You Need to Know Before Hiring an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice can be a game-changer for your business. Not only do you get the chance to mould fresh talent to meet the specific needs of your company, but you also contribute to the growth and development of the future workforce. But where do you begin? What do you need to know before bringing an apprentice on board? In thi...
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Understanding 'Prevent' and Why It Matters
In today’s world, where cultural and societal tensions can escalate quickly, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the threats that extremism can pose to our communities. Recent events in the UK, such as the riots and unrest that have shaken several cities, highlight how vulnerable our society can be to the influence of radical i...
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5 Soft Skills Every Apprentice Needs
Soft skills are best described as people skills. Hard skills are the skills that can be demonstratable and trained in. An assumption is that hard skills are all that matters, but soft skills are equally if not more important. Within all our apprenticeships, we have behaviours we expect our apprentices to demonstrate. These behaviours are a core par...
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Time Management Tips for Apprentices: Balancing Work & Study
It’s that time again, and this month's topic of the month (drumroll please) is: Time Management and Good Attendance. This month, we’ll look at the importance of good attendance and time management and how both skills are crucial to anyone’s career. By the end of it you’ll be thinking of these skills as your own...
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Guide to Work from Home Wellbeing
Workplace wellbeing has become a hot topic and with the rise of people working from home so has work from home wellbeing. Working from home is amazing and comes with many benefits such as no commuting and being able to have a better work life balance. Even though it comes with many benefits it also comes with challenges too. It’s import...
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How to Cope with Waiting for Exam Results
Waiting for exam results can feel like a lifetime and can be an anxious time. At IPS International, we understand the stress that comes with this time. Whether you’re a student who has just completed your exams or supporting someone through this journey, we’ve put together some practical tips to help ease the wait. 1. Don't Ove...
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PROTECTING YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION - STOP. REFLECT. PROTECT.
In today’s digital age, our online presence is more significant than ever. From personal social media posts to professional profiles, the content we share can have lasting impacts on our lives and careers. Understanding and managing your online reputation is important. Let’s look at the importance of online reputation and how you can sa...