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Looking to stay informed, gain new insights, or engage in meaningful discussions? Our blogs and opinions are designed to inspire and inform and you’ll find a diverse collection of articles exploring current trends, sharing innovative ideas, and providing thought-provoking analysis on a wide range of topics.

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Qian Yi Lee and Jo Ingold

Call for Submissions: Rapid Review of Evidence on Employer Engagement 

9/12/2025 By Professor Jo Ingold FIEP & Dr Qian Yi Lee We are seeking any resources that support the engagement of employers in assisting people with disability into employment. Is there anything...

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Shelley Nelson

Understanding the Real Challenge: Why Supporting Participants with Complex Needs Requires More Than Traditional Approaches

5/12/2025 By Shelley Nelson FIEP, Learning and Quality Manager at the IEP Frontline practitioners across the employability sector are experiencing a fundamental shift in their day-to-day work. The participants walking...

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Dr Abby Gbadamosi FIEP

Dr Abby Gbadamosi FIEP on Fellowship, Impact, and the Future of Employability

5/12/2025 By Dr Abby Gbadamosi FIEP, Senior Director of Products, Services and Continuous Improvement at Maximus Gulf I am truly honoured to be recognised as a Fellow of the Institute...

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Liz Sewell

Belina Grow Unveils New Job Brokerage Service for Women funded by Mayor of London

20/11/2025 By Liz Sewell FIEP, Director at Belina Grow As you know, we at the Grow Team are deeply passionate about helping women across London step into meaningful work –...

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Shelley Nelson

Why Trauma-Informed Practice Is Becoming Essential in Employability

20/11/2025 By Shelley Nelson FIEP, Learning and Quality Manager at the IEP Frontline advisers are working with participants who bring a wide range of life experiences to their job search....

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Maha

Maha Alassiri FIEP: Championing Empowerment and Citizen-Centric Transformation in Saudi Arabia’s National Employment Initiatives

9/09/2025 Originally published on The Arab Leaders By Aehmad Leading National Employment Projects with Strategic Vision Maha Alassiri is a distinguished Project Director at Maximus KSA, spearheading national employment projects...

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Scott Parkin FIEP

The Leadership Pause: Why Taking a Break, Recharging, and Refocusing Is the Most Strategic Move You Can Make

9/09/2025 Originally published on FE News By Scott Parkin FIEP, Group Chief Executive, Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) For full disclosure, until this recent trip, I have been terrible at...

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Rik W

Disclosure: Talking About the Worst Part of Your Life Like Your Job Depends on it

9/09/2025 By Rik W, Training & Advocacy Manager at Offploy Crafting the perfect disclosure letter can be a crucial step in the job application process for individuals with criminal convictions....

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Tyler

Empowering Learners Through Innovation: The Skills Network’s Investment in Short Courses

27/08/2025 By Tyler Davidson-Joyner MIEP, Strategic Partnerships Manager In today’s fast-moving world, adaptability and continuous learning are more important than ever. That’s why The Skills Network has invested significantly in...

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Rob Houlston

Opinion: Are Young People Getting the Most from Work Experience?

27/08/2025 By Rob Houlston FIEP, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Development at Twin Group The world of work and business has changed dramatically over the last 30 years, with the...

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