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Tag: Apprenticeships

Get rid of older workers stigma to solve skills gap problem

May 30, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

It’s a no brainer that eight big firms, including Aviva, Barclays and Atos, are going to promote the employment of older workers by publishing data about the age of respective workforces it makes perfect sense.

Time to value technical excellence as much as academic

May 22, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

As Britain’s political leaders map out how they think the business environment should look, Charlie Mullins calls for a greater emphasis on technical excellence.

Government transparency key in post-Brexit world

April 3, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

Article 50 has been triggered, and Charlie Mullins is calling for government transparency to make the process more palatable for remainers and the business community.

A-list clients, luxury cars and Dubai escapes it’s the norm for the man behind Pimlico Plumbers

January 25, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

Charlie Mullins is the epitome of self-made. Having gone from skipping school to apprentice to then open Pimlico Plumbers, the business has a £30m turnover, which has given him the keys to the good life.

Apprenticeships: The digital skills gap is costing businesses

October 12, 2016

By Staff writer

Despite a skills gap, there is little doubt that the future of business is digital. Indeed, you’re probably reading this on your tablet or mobile phone.

The remarkable story of Tyrrells: From a small British farm to £300m acquisition

September 20, 2016

By Hunter Ruthven

Britain has a rich history of producing strong consumer brands, but very few have had as much impact in such a short amount of time as crisps business Tyrrels.

The remarkable story of Tyrrells: From a small British farm to £300m acquisition

September 19, 2016

By Letitia Booty

Britain has a rich history of producing strong consumer brands, but very few have had as much impact in such a short amount of time as crisps business Tyrrells.

What does the future hold for school leavers post-Brexit

August 17, 2016

By Jenny Taylor

There has been a great deal of debate about the effect of Brexit from an economic, societal and cultural perspective, and education is no exception, says IBM’s Jenny Taylor.

Charlie Mullins: Game of Thrones addicts in flip flops what are schools teaching

May 31, 2016

By Charlie Mullins

Every week my team and I receive hundreds of letters and CVs from young people wanting to work for Pimlico Plumbers. The number of CVs arriving in our post box is already ramping up as we are in the middle of exam season and students are considering what’s next for their education and careers.

Lord Sugar’s right, not enough young people know about getting into business

May 25, 2016

By Jan Cavelle

It’s welcome news that Lord Sugar is back in his enterprise tsar role as the government badly needs to gain some serious support for business right now – and this could be real concrete help.

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