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ArticleTime For A Crusade On TrainingYoung marketers need to catch up on the learning they missed during the pandemic. Without urgent action, the industry could end up with a lost generation of talent.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionThe Observatory International
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ArticleSupporting Neurodiverse Staff In The Education SectorWith a sharp increase in Employment Tribunal claims related to neurodiversity over recent years, employers in the education sector should take proactive steps to support neurodiverse staff in the workplace.United KingdomEmployment and HRBrowne Jacobson LLP
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ArticleA New Route To Command: The MCA Yacht Unlimited Certificate Of Competency 2026The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a dedicated yacht unlimited pathway that allows superyacht officers to progress to command the industry's largest vessels without leaving the yachting sector. This new route addresses a longstanding barrier where experienced captains had to build sea time on merchant vessels to qualify for larger superyachts, enabling career progression through qualifying yacht service and management-level training. United KingdomTransportSentient International Limited
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ArticleCustodians Of IntegrityI was the guest speaker at ICSA's London graduation and membership ceremony on 29 May and it was a great pleasure to be part of such a happy occasion.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionICSA