Siemens brings together East Midlands leaders to unlock talent

Siemens Mobility recently hosted a roundtable discussion with East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward, Rt Hon Alistair Burt, vice president of the Enterprise Forum and 20 local businesses at its Derby office to discuss apprenticeships, skills, transport innovations, and investment in the region. The roundtable centred on a critical challenge facing young people in the East […]

M Group appoints Adele Barker as chief people officer

Adele Barker has joined M Group as chief people officer, to lead the people strategy, supporting sustainable business performance. With extensive sector expertise and strategic leadership experience from senior positions held at British Gas, Orange, and other well-known consumer brands, Adele is well placed to drive business growth, transformation and change, in line with M […]

New Alstom programme enhances job prospects for those with learning disabilities

Alstom has announced that it has launched its first supported internship programme – ASPIRE. The scheme is supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through real workplace experience with structured support at the company’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works.  Research reveals only 4.8% of individuals with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition […]