Fmcg careers need fresh job descriptions to attract the best talent
Many other industries now offer what only fmcg did 25 years ago, so the best have better choices, warns David Sables of Sentinel Management Consultants
Calls grow for Apprenticeship Levy to be axed
Latest figures show starts are down on the previous year
Tesco chairman John Allan urges Apprenticeship Levy reform
Allan said ministers needed to simplify the administration of the levy
2 Sisters takes on hundreds of extra staff in expansion plan
Supplier will take on 300 new staff as it extends operations at its site in Willand, Devon
Recruitment goals: talent is nothing without team spirit
Interesting recruitment parallels can be drawn with the World Cup and the relegation of Stoke City from the top flight
Poultry sector gets new apprenticeship scheme
The new scheme is designed to provide a pipeline of skilled workers for the industry and develop existing talent
My food & drink job: Craig Chambers, tour guide & general helper, Rock Rose Gin
Craig’s interest in the drinks industry was sparked by the craft beer boom, which led to a discovery (and love of) craft spirits
Why aren't companies maximising the apprenticeship levy?
Currently more than £1.28bn of funding that’s been paid into the levy by companies is sitting in National Apprenticeship Service accounts
Let's help educators close the STEM skills gap
Our industry faces a skills gap, especially in STEM-related roles…
My food & drink job: Anna Frost, operations manager, Doisy & Dam
As operations manager of a fast-growing startup, Anna is required to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time.
Work experience can make a powerful impact on students
In previous articles I’ve highlighted the many ways businesses can engage with students and colleges
Apprentices are the new interns, there's no dark art to it
Rude Health has taken on its first ever apprentice. Camilla Barnard explains why
Supporting young people through their studies is a win-win
There are several options open to young people when they leave school or college at 18
Employer activity with young people gets amazing results
Secondary school teachers feel work experience and employer-related activities helped students to do better in exams
Apprenticeship or degree, it's the work that counts
The changed discourse surrounding apprenticeships is finally starting to enter the national business consciousness
Müller looks to next generation of dairy farmers with new group
Müller Direct Next Generation will see dairy giant support young farmers build ‘vibrant dairy businesses for the future’
How can we bring more young people into entry-level roles?
Last month, I highlighted the fact that many sixth form students have little idea what they want to do career-wise
10 young people working in food and grocery who inspired us in 2017
It’s been a brilliant year for new talent in food & grocery. Here we celebrate 10 of the brightest young stars who are shaping the future of the industry
Diageo CEO calls for action on youth unemployment
UK CEOs from the likes of HSBC, M&S, IBM and Starbucks are flagging up the 790,000 young people out of work
'I never thought of myself as someone who could be a CEO. Meeting Mike changed that'
Edinburgh student Audrey Barnes didn’t think she was the kind of person who’d ever be a CEO. But a day with Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe as part of the CEO for a day scheme completely changed her perspective.
Alcoholic drinks power list: who's leading the way in booze?
Raft of leadership changes at Pernod Ricard UK as CEO announces departure
Paul Wilkinson moves from Tesco Labs to head of product role
Patrick Müller made interim MD of Müller Milk & Ingredients
M&S to cut more than 300 in-store managerial jobs
Whole Foods to host children's charity initiative in stores
Paul Walker to retire from Waitrose buying director role
Mark Aylwin appointed chairman at Equinoxe Solutions
Gareth Southgate shows the value of empathy in a leader
Luke Suddards, Sandows, on making mistakes and Dwayne Johnson
CO2 crisis: Government urged to step in to prevent shortages
Tesco issued cashback on 47 out of 50 weeks in Grocer 33
Organics Council warning over glyphosate in organic foods
BRC sends Theresa May new warning over no-deal Brexit
World's biggest fmcg companies rely on M&A to rediscover growth
Southern Co-op launches reusable hessian bags for charity
Brexit import costs could lead to higher prices and less choice: Arla
