Features - Page 6

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has announced the appointment of Jason Davenport as its new Chief Executive Officer. Succeeding Ken Pullar, who is retiring after seven years of service to the Institute, Davenport brings over 25 years of experience in the industry, having spent the majority of his career in the business process outsourcing industry.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has made a breakthrough in the use of virtual reality (VR) technology, providing immersive learning experiences for staff during equality, diversity and inclusion training.

In an apparent blow for liberty and democracy, The Leaders Council understands that King Mswati III of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is planning to fly to the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of King Charles III.

This morning, Leaders Council members gathered at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in the current economic climate. Leaders Council chairman Lord Blunkett was on hand to listen to members’ concerns and, in some cases, offer advice. The event brought together individuals from a variety of sectors and specialisms.

This week in parliament, several bills and debates will take place, covering a range of topics from immigration to public order and infrastructure investment. Here is a summary of what we can expect to see:

LLDC's Procurement Leader, and Leaders Council member, Adwoa Owusu-Banahene, has received the Outstanding Contribution to Procurement Award at the Tomorrow's Procurement Festival of Achievement awards ceremony held in Birmingham.

M3 Floodtec, the Worcestershire-based flood prevention specialists, have broken new ground in the world of flood-prevention with doors that provide protection from flooding while simultaneously allowing easy navigation for wheelchair users.

Earlier this week, thirty-one leaders from a variety of sectors met at the Caledonian Club. They discussed how the workforce has changed over the past few years and the resultant opportunities and challenges, with a specific emphasis placed on apprenticeships and the connection between education and industry.

This week in Parliament, several significant bills and debates are set to take place, ranging from social security to genetic technology and public order. Below is a summary of the major bills and debates to be discussed.

Leaders Council member Manea Kella have been shortlisted for the House and Listed category in the Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards 2023. The nomination is for their Rural Retreat project.

Twenty four senior leaders met yesterday at Caledonian Club in Belgravia to discuss recruitment challenges, skills shortages and the workforce of the future.

Writing exclusively for The Leaders Council, Andrew Clowes, headteacher of Hey with Zion Primary School in Oldham, Lancashire, explains why he is bucking the trend and teaching classics at his state primary school.

The government had commission a review of the shortage occupation list last summer, with the expectation that additional industries would be added to the list, thus making it easier for migrants who work in those industries to come to the UK.

As MPs return from recess, parliament will discuss a raft of bills covering several critical areas, including health, social security and housing. Here's a summary of what's expected to happen during the parliamentary sessions.