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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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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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Jacob Hill Offploy

Opinion: We Regret to Inform You… Rejections Due to a Criminal Record

29/07/2025 By Jacob Hill, Founder of Offploy Navigating the jobs market with a criminal conviction can be challenging. Understanding the rights of your participants is crucial, particularly if they face...

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Liz Sewell presenting

Creating More Work Experience Opportunities for Everyone

29/07/2025 By Liz Sewell FIEP, Director, Belina Grow It’s hard to get a job if you don’t have experience — and it’s hard to get experience if you don’t have...

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Katie Marie Headshot Glitter in the Grey

When Menopause Meets Neurodivergence: A Workplace Crisis We Can’t Ignore

29/07/2025 By Katie-Marie Lynch MIEP, Owner of Glitter In The Grey Katie-Marie recently completed the Over 50s Employability Support certification through the IEP, finding it insightful. By 2030, more than...

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iep summit claudine

Opinion: Preparing Your Organisation for AI-Enabled Employment Support Service Delivery

27/06/2025 By Claudine Adeyemi-Adams FIEP, Founder & CEO at Earlybird Artificial intelligence (AI) will undoubtedly change employment support, just like all otherindustries. Programmes such as Connect to Work highlight this...

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Rik W

Opinion: Shocked by Someone’s Past? How to Look After Yourself When Listening to an Offence Disclosure

27/06/2025 By Rik W, Training & Advocacy Manager at Offploy When someone trusts you with a disclosure about their past, especially concerning a sensitive matter such as a criminal conviction,...

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The Path to Professionalising and Sustaining Employment Services – Andrew Hills FIEP

20/06/2025 By Andrew Hills FIEP, Chairperson of IEP Australia Board The privatisation of employment services in Australia began in May 1998 when then-Prime Minister John Howard replaced the Commonwealth Employment...

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