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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

Digital playgrounds: Children’s views on video gaming

£1.5 million for digital factory hub helping Welsh manufacturers to innovate

CMA sets out approach to new digital markets regime

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Programme Proposed Rule Published

Ethical AI in financial services is paramount to the City’s future as a global powerhouse

Policy implications of artificial intelligence (AI)

How we’re making it easier to access government forms online

ThinkBroadband reveals gigabit-capable broadband connection is close to reaching 80% mark
 
Recruiters Guide to Unlocking Hidden Talent: Your Next Great Hire Could be Hiding in Plain Sight

With thoughts of “New Year, New Career” abound across employee ranks, are you being challenged with finding new hires for 2024?

If so, what strategies can talent acquisition specialists employ to find and recruit the candidates their organisations need to not only survive, but thrive?

With the considerable talent pool you’re probably sitting on, talent rediscovery overcomes the most pressing challenges facing recruiters today. Developing great talent from within to fill critical roles uses fewer resources, reducing time and cost to hire.

This latest guide explores the trending strategies organisations are currently using to fill their talent gaps and how an intuitive talent acquisition platform can improve all aspects of your hiring process.

Access the recruiters guide
 
Editor’s choice of Health, Social Care & Homelessness related items of note:

Government seeks views on new pay scale for NHS nurses

First report released of Real Time Suspected Suicide Surveillance in Wales for 2022-23

Waiting list falls again as NHS staff treat more patients than ever before in one month

Our new assessment approach: update January 2024

Playing the role of a ‘critical friend’ in supporting our members

Key workers – let’s talk cancer screening

NHS expands mental health support for veterans with more than half saying it’s hard to speak up

1.4 million more people at risk of severe COVID-19 to have access to antiviral Paxlovid

Cancer survivor urges parents and carers to protect children with HPV vaccination

Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce

NHS Confederation - Statement ahead of BMA junior doctor strike action in Wales

NHS Confederation responds to the launch of Labour Party's child health action plan
 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

Sports start-up is batting for success thanks to Business Wales

Supporting local food and drink businesses

UK citizens and businesses to be spared time and money on cross-border legal disputes

The King's Fund responds to the latest ONS life expectancy data

Funding to boost advances in environmental monitoring solutions

£20 million bespoke funding for Mansfield as third Levelling Up Partnership

WWF - The food system in England will continue to fail people and planet without increased funding and urgent government action, warns new report

UK Government levelling up funding in Wales tops £2.5 billion
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

LGA urges Family Hub extension

LGA responds to Care Workforce Pathway

Institutions of Innovation: Innovate UK

RAL Space part of historic lunar exploration milestone

Man sentenced for shouting antisemitic abuse

IOPC appeals for witnesses after fatal road collision in Sale

2024: Community spirit shines in UK communities as they prepare for year ahead

Government payments for communities affected by flooding

People with jobs reminded they can qualify for Scottish benefits

Sprint Campaign Launch: Innovating Industrial Decarbonisation

Arab states must act now and plan for ‘the day after’ the war in Gaza
 
SME Supplier Locator update...

With the officially stated target and ongoing drive for SME’s to receive £1 of every £3 spent on government contracts, UK public sector spend with SME’s is continually on the increase.

Against this ambitious backdrop, the WiredGov Supplier Locator service has been developed specifically to embrace the SME Agenda and provide the ideal platform for SME’s to promote their services, solutions, accreditation and success stories directly to our ever increasing audience across all government and public sector verticals and Tier 1 suppliers.

Recent arrivals to the SME Supplier Locator service include:

Click here to find out more.

Sanaway Ltd
 
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ESPO is a customer-focused, public sector owned professional buying organisation. We’re committed to getting the most for our customers by pursuing best practice in procurement, sourcing, supply chain partner support and management, contract management and EU compliance.
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Important customer notice: We’re switching to digital invoices
ESPO is always looking at ways we can improve our services. Due to the recent challenges around paper supply, along with our wider commitment towards sustainability, we will shortly be changing the way we send out customer invoices. ...

My Academy Trust Package: Hear from our customers
Designed to support multi academy trusts, our My Academy Trust Package (MAT Package) provides dedicated support, exclusive offers and benefits throughout the year to help maximise savings for your Trust. With 190 Trusts now signed up to our MAT package, find out what some of our customers say about their experience on the package. ...


Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff (RM6238) is now live!
Managing supply teachers and temporary staff can present significant challenges. From recruiting temporary teachers to fixed term teachers. This framework is a Department for Education sponsored solution, giving you access to plenty of help and support. ...

Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff (RM6238) is now live!
Managing supply teachers and temporary staff can present significant challenges. From recruiting temporary teachers to fixed term teachers. This framework is a Department for Education sponsored solution, giving you access to plenty of help and support. ...


Find out more about Secure Shredding and Disposal (Confidential Materials) (981)
This framework offers shredding and secure disposal services of approved confidential materials, such as paper documents, folders, files, diaries, etc. (i.e. those types of confidential materials that are more commonly produced in the workplace), on either an on or off-site basis. Some service providers also offer 'additional shredding services' that may be of interest such as the destruction of uniforms, x-ray films, hard drives, DVD's and other types of magnetic media. ...