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Insights and Perspectives from the Sector

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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Mark Harrison 1

30 Years in Employment Support. Here Is Where AI Actually Fits. 

11/03/2026 By Mark Harrison FIEP, Strategic Advisor at Earlybird  I have spent more than 30 years working in employment support and citizen services. I have managed frontline teams, led large-scale operations,...

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David Kingsley

Employability is More Than Employment: Why National Careers Week Must Address Systems, Not Just CVs 

10/03/2026 By David Kingsley FIEP, Employability Practitioner at Change in Youth CIC  National Careers Week is one of the most important moments in the academic calendar. Across the UK, schools, colleges, training providers,...

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Jon Smith

Why Almost One Million Young People Are Not in Education, Employment or Training 

19/02/2026 By Jon Smith CMgr FCMI FIEP FCIPD, Managing Director at Compass Consult (Employability & Skills Ltd)  Nearly one million young people in the UK are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET). This...

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QIF Belfast

From Belfast with Insight: Quality Improvement That Makes a Difference 

4/02/2026  By Anna Hammond FIEP, Quality & Excellence Project Lead  In January, I led a series of Quality Assurance (QA) visits to Belfast in my role as Quality & Excellence...

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Shelley Nelson

Why We Refreshed the Award in AI for Employability 

5/02/2026 By Shelley Nelson MAIEP, Learning & Development Manager When we first introduced the Award in AI for Employability, it was in response to early signals that artificial intelligence would...

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Waythrough Joins IEP as Capability Partner 

4/02/2026  By Vikkie Wilkinson FIEP, Director Social Enterprise & Employability at Waythrough  We are pleased to be a Capability Partner of the IEP aligning our employability work with the excellent standards of the UK’s only...

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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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