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How can young people be attracted to training? Especially when it is not about the “usual” top ten training occupations that young people know from their environment. Even more information on even more channels is not enough: In fact, young people “suffer” less from a lack of information about the numerous training opportunities that are available. Studies show that the problem is the overwhelming number of information channels that make them feel overwhelmed. Info The BA’s digital parents’ evenings The Federal Employment Agency’s (BA) digital parents’ evenings will take place between March 2nd and 12th, 2026. They are a free,…

– Advertisement -Good leadership only works where those responsible can make decisions without having to directly consider their own vulnerability. A plea from Birgit Schwab, 1st Chairwoman of the VAA – specialists and managers in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry, why psychological safety, reliable framework conditions and long-term thinking are central prerequisites for leadership and innovation in Germany. The current debate about the future viability of Germany as a business location is bringing one of the most sensitive adjustment screws into focus: protection against dismissal for specialists and managers. But what is often treated as purely work-policy flexibility is, on closer inspection,…

The Supreme Court has shelved what is known as Matinsreg case by sentencing the former PP councilor in Jaén City Council Manuel del Moral to four years in prison and eight years of disqualification, whom he considers to be the ringleader of a “corruption scheme” focused on the massive overbilling of municipal services. The court emphasizes that it endorsed 99 irregular invoices despite the fact that a municipal technician reported the anomalies and was replaced.In this case, in which three other businessmen from the firm awarded the urban maintenance services have been convicted, the Provincial Court acquitted the former popular…

The Berlin CDU donated 390,000 euros to a party friend’s project to fight against “growing hatred.” But she insulted George Soros online as a “parasite” and compared the “Guardian” with the Nazi newspaper “Der Stürmer”.

The Benidorm City Council has taken a key step to face the sentence of more than 350 million euros for the APR-7 land in Serra Gelada, an unprecedented sentence in the urban planning of our country and which more than doubles the municipal budget of the tourist capital. The mayor, Toni Pérez (PP), proposes for the first time to negotiate the way to face the payment with the owners of the land and winners of this long judicial war, the Murcia Puchades family, who have now decided to remain silent.The plenary session will vote this Friday to open a hearing…

A new novel set on the south coast of England has been published by Aberdeen-born author Richard Hood, focusing on wealth, identity and the possibility of personal reinvention. Filthy Rich centres on Oliver Wright, a financier forced to leave London after a serious health scare and relocate to Shoreham-by-Sea. The change of setting provides the backdrop for a period of reflection as he attempts to move beyond the pressures of his former career. “This book draws on my observations of ambition, risk and the human instinct to test boundaries. After facing serious health challenges, the idea of reinvention became…

A new novel set on the south coast of England has been published by Aberdeen-born author Richard Hood, focusing on wealth, identity and the possibility of personal reinvention. Filthy Rich centres on Oliver Wright, a financier forced to leave London after a serious health scare and relocate to Shoreham-by-Sea. The change of setting provides the backdrop for a period of reflection as he attempts to move beyond the pressures of his former career. “This book draws on my observations of ambition, risk and the human instinct to test boundaries. After facing serious health challenges, the idea of reinvention became…

New research from LandlordBuyer highlights mounting affordability pressures, with renters allocating a record share of their earnings to rent. Drawing on official data, the analysis shows that rental costs are rising faster than incomes, leaving households with less financial flexibility. The national average private rent now stands at £1,360 per month. Rents have increased by 5.0% in the past 12 months. Renters are paying 36.3% of their income towards housing. This has risen from 34.2% a year earlier. Spending above 30% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable. In areas of high demand, tenants are paying well above…

Northern Soul Dance Coach, a new digital tuition platform created by Lesley Ellen Gould, will launch in March with a focus on accessible dance instruction. The platform, hosted at northernsouldancecoach.com, offers pre-recorded lessons available for 12 months, alongside live Zoom classes for individuals and groups, allowing participants to choose how they learn. The project is rooted in Lesley’s long association with Northern Soul and aims to make structured teaching available regardless of location. Speaking about how the concept emerged, she said: “People asking for me to show them my dance moves is where the story began. The whole piece…

A new online psychotherapy programme spanning 52 weeks has been launched by EmotionalSkillsOnline.com, founded by Sonya Bell and Shane Lutkin. The course, developed over a two-year period, is intended to provide a structured and cost-effective approach to emotional wellbeing. Weekly sessions are delivered by video, allowing users to progress at their own pace. Flexible subscription plans are available, with the cost per session below £15. The online format builds on a long-running in-person course created by Lutkin in 2013 and reflects the shift towards remote mental health support after COVID. “We are now here, two-years later, we’ve co-written the…