Apprenticeship Levy

Employers ‘more positive’ about apprenticeship levy a year on

07-Mar-2018 By Claire Churchard

The majority of employers are confident that they will receive a positive return on investment (ROI) from the money they’ve paid into the apprenticeship levy, according to a survey of members of the People 1st Apprenticeship Network.

Prepare for apprenticeship levy and minimum wage hike, warn trade bodies

03-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

The pub trade must come together over the upcoming apprenticeship levy, the increased national living wage and a potentially hard Brexit, according to leading industry groups.

ALMR

ALMR issues warning for licensees leading up to wage increases

23-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is calling on the Government to delay the Apprenticeship Levy and advising licensees to increase efficiencies in their labour ahead of the minimum wage increase next month (October).

Training

Making sure staff stay – and stay productive!

02-Aug-2016 By Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st

In yesterday’s article, I looked at the staffing shortfall facing hospitality businesses, and how improving staff retention and productivity is going to be vital for profitability in the coming decade. 

Apprenticeships

Q&A: How to prepare for the new apprenticeship levy

02-Jun-2016 By Liam Coleman

The government's new apprenticeship levy comes into effect in April 2017. The levy will be a payroll tax, but employers that pay into the levy will receive more than they pay in through a monthly 10% top-up from the government. This money can be...

Staff

Pubs should not be forced to pay apprenticeship levy, according to the BBPA

07-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Pubs should not be forced to pay the apprenticeship levy being considered by the government according to the British Beer and Pub Association, who argue it would place an excessive burden on small businesses.