16-24 Year Olds
16-24 Year Olds
Youth unemployment in Britain is on course to more than triple to the highest levels since the early 1980s, according to a report warning that a “Covid generation” could be lost to long periods out of work. Get the latest advice on how developing workplace skills, balancing work & life, negotiating a pay rise, Apprenticeships and much more. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards are part of the Kickstart Scheme, which provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit - see more below.
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Amidst the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was a year when activism for human rights, racial and environmental issues became mainstream, according to Natasha Frangos, head of corporate at haysmacintyre.
Following the rise in popularity and understanding of the climate crisis, sustainability and what we can do as individuals to mitigate our impact on the planet, consumers became more aware of the dangers of fast fashion and momentum in the ‘fashion for good’ space gained real traction.
So when consumers are increasingly looking for brands with a purpose, what do fashion brands need to do to stand out?
It was the topic of (virtual) discussion between a group of entrepreneurs in the ethical and sustainable fashion market, hosted by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and haysmacintyre.
The Great British Businesswoman Series.
Across an awards programme, forum and series of webinars, The Great British Businesswoman Series will be the place to support women to achieve their goals, recognise their achievements and celebrate those already leading teams to success. The series is brought to you by the organisers of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and Fresh Business Thinking.
The Series takes inspiration from International Women’s Day 2021’s key message – #ChooseToChallenge – because “from challenge comes change”. Like IWD, The Great British Businesswomen Series will “celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality”.
The Great British Businesswoman Awards will celebrate the women who are changing the face of business. It will showcase role models, advocates and mentors, as well as the inspirational women building and leading businesses across all sectors of the UK economy. The Awards will culminate in a
For a time, the focus of sustainability in the food and drinks industries lay on how our products were packaged. But as time moved on, the conversation progressed to how it’s transported and manufactured. Looking at what goes into our food and drink is nothing new, certainly from a health aspect. But now, consumers look at brands and the products they buy in a much more holistic way.
It has led to a whole host of drinks brands that put sustainability front and centre of what they do. So how do drinks brands move forward in an increasingly eco-conscious world?
Entrepreneurial Britain
Entrepreneurial Britain
This section acknowledges the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses in Great Britain. Associated with the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, which have celebrated some outstanding entrepreneurs who have gone on to become household names. Visit the Great British Entrepreneurs Community and download the Great British Entrepreneurs Magazine for in-depth interviews and inspirational stories.
Great British Entrepreneurs
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