May 2, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

PeoplePlus strategic partner, ANTZ UK, are continuously innovating with social value training. In this blog, we take a closer look at their entry-level option - the 2-hour online workshop HR Directors will love as part of planning for Employment Rights Bill changes.

April 24, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

On the surface, many workplaces appear to be thriving. Meetings run smoothly, people are polite, conflict is rare. Leaders might look around and think, "We're doing well." But there's a question that doesn't get asked often enough: Is the harmony real? Or is it false?

April 22, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Emma Grigson, Partnerships & Social Value Solutions Director at PeoplePlus, reflects on how the new Social Value Model and Procurement Act will drive access to good work for all.

April 16, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Digital poverty doesn’t just exclude, it erases. Imagine losing access to your bank, your doctor, your benefits, your job search, all because you can’t connect. For 13 million adults in the UK, that’s not hypothetical. It’s everyday life. This isn’t a slow drift. It’s a rupture. But here’s the good news: we can change it and we already are. At PeoplePlus and LearningPlus, we’re working with those living this reality. Not theorising. Doing.

April 11, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

This isn't just a statistic. It’s a warning signal and a call to action. Across the UK, hundreds of thousands of young people are locked out of their first opportunity. Not because they lack ambition. But because systems built to support them are harder to navigate than ever.

April 1, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

What if 15 minutes could stop your team from burning out? It’s Stress Awareness Month and the latest data is sobering: - 1 in 5 UK workers has taken stress-related leave this year - Under-35s are seeing the sharpest spike in burnout - Over £400M lost every week to stress-related absence But here’s the good news: resilience doesn’t require a full restructure. It just takes action.

March 26, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Time to ditch the delays and skill-up fast! Discover how your business can leverage the UK's £600M construction boost.

March 3, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

As National Careers Week 2025 kicks off, it's clear that the professional landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Social value is a central business function - and its under heightened scrutiny. But are social value skills keeping up?

February 18, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Ever suspect you’ve got untapped creative talent in your team? Dyslexia might be the secret advantage hiding in plain sight. Discover how reframing dyslexia from “challenge” to “superpower” can revolutionise your workplace, boost productivity, and give you an edge. Dive into our latest post to see why 1 in 10 employees quietly hold a key to next-level innovation and how you can unleash it.

January 29, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

A career in farming can be an excellent fit for ex-prisoners, offering stability, skill development, and a fresh start. Not to mention it's a growing economy

January 24, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

The world of business is changing faster than ever. New technologies, shifting consumer expectations, and evolving regulations mean that companies can’t afford to stand still. But here’s the thing: the businesses that thrive in 2025 won’t just be the ones with the best products or services, they’ll be the ones that invest in lifelong learning.

January 23, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Low mood season is a time rich with opportunity for connection and transformation. It's when talking about mental health is socially accepted, and when most of us can admit to feeling a bit down.