Julia Brandl’s Post

Our article, "How You Value Shapes Whom You Value: The Contribution of Apprenticeships to Sustainable Development Goals," was recently published in the German Journal of Human Resource Management's special issue on "Achieving Sustainable Development Goals through a Common-Good HRM: Context, Approach and Practice." Co-authored with Julia Brandl, Laverne Iminza Chore, and Mario Junker, our article explores a case study on how apprenticeship programmes can be adapted to reskill temporary workers, aligning with the decent work agenda and supporting sustainable development goals. Our findings highlight the crucial role of multistakeholder collaboration in adjusting labour market instruments to achieve sustainability goals. Our article can be freely accessed at https://lnkd.in/edQzkHid Explore this special issue for more insightful papers on this important topic! https://lnkd.in/eeuTuuYc #HRM #SustainableDevelopment #Apprenticeships #Reskilling #DecentWork #Research #Publication

We are celebrating #WorldYouthSkillsDay, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Investing in skills for young learners is not just an economic imperative but a moral one. This huge disparity hinders personal growth and also perpetuates a cycle of inequality. 🌍 Equipping students with much-needed skills in leadership, critical thinking, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, cultural fluency and collaboration, will empower them to become proactive agents of change in our communities and beyond. 👐 We have a collective responsibility to support students in their journey of skill development. Experiential learning environments are essential in bridging the #skillsgap and unlocking opportunities. At Pagoda Projects, we're proud to support the next generation through #ExperientialLearning, programmes, placements, internships and sustainable experiences. Here's a snapshot of that in action 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8M-GJBX

Are you making the most of your apprenticeship levy? Find out how you can up-skill your talent for free and equip them with the skills to become sustainable business specialists of the future. We're hosting two webinars explaining how easy it can be:

Sustainability skills are vital for organisations in the current landscape - find out more about our new MSc programme and how it will support your ESG strategy

Did you know soft skills are now just as important as technical skills? 🌍 This morning, I finally finished reading the excellent recent report 'Holding Back Climate Progress' from Oxford Brookes Business School and Climate Change Coaches, which has revealed a critical gap in green soft skills within businesses. 💚Only 8% of their survey respondents said technical skills are the most important. As we prepare for the challenges ahead in climate and sustainability, professionals need to build beyond technical expertise, focusing on collaboration and community-building. 💚What are green skills?   They're not the same as green jobs. Green skills are relevant to any career and are broadly defined as *“the knowledge, competencies, values, and attributes needed to develop and support a sustainable, low-carbon, and resource-efficient society”* (Economist Impact 2024: 9). 💚What are the most important green skills for the Green Transition? Collaborating and building collaborations (61%) Identifying teams to identify their roles in the transition (47%) Setting and Inspiring the vision (45%) Want to find out more? Dr Karen Cripps from Oxford Brookes Business School, who led the research, will join Catalyse Change CIC in Bristol on November 6th during Green Careers Week to present these findings and lead an open discussion on finding solutions and addressing these gaps. ➡️ If you'd like to join us and be part of the conversation, book here: https://bit.ly/GCWNov6th 🌱 #GreenCareersWeek2024 #Sustainability #GreenCareers #GreenSkills #SustainabilityEducation #GreenCareersWeek

Day 2: The growing demand for Green Skills in ALL industries Today’s focus is on the green skills that will shape your future. Green skills are essential for jobs that help industries adapt to sustainability goals. Whether you’re interested in engineering, business, design, or science, green skills can give you a career edge and make you part of a positive environmental change. 🌱 Did you know 30 of the UK’s largest companies have already signed up to the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign? This is the largest ever global commitment to achieving key environmental goals by 2050!! Globally, more than 2,000 companies have joined the Race to Zero and around a third of these are British businesses from across sectors such as transport, technology and finance - putting the UK at the front of the international pack!  Develop your skills: Look into green skill-building opportunities, like school projects and virtual work experience. Springpod offers free online work experience courses, helping you to develop your skills and understanding of an industry, as well as giving you something to add to your CV!  Explore Springpod here: https://lnkd.in/e54fASEj #PartofRHS #ConnectInspireBelong #RHSInspires #GreenCareers #GCW2024

A recent survey found that 58% of respondents felt UK businesses are unprepared for the transition to a more sustainable future. This highlights the significant green skills gap facing many organisations. As we move towards a greener economy, it's crucial that businesses nurture future talent with the right skills and knowledge, in areas such as renewable energy and sustainable water management. This means attracting future talent through graduate schemes and apprenticeships, and equipping them with the training and knowledge needed to prepare for the greener workplace of the future. But it's not just about attracting new talent - upskilling existing employees is equally vital to embed sustainability into an organisation's core operations and ensure that everybody can play their part in building a more sustainable future. A key focus of our GreenUp strategy is developing our people and attracting the right talent to make sure we're accelerating our ecological transformation activities 🌍 How is your organisation addressing the green skills gap? Let us know in the comments. #GreenUp #GreenSkills #Sustainability #EcologicalTransformation

Starting in 2027, large corporations in Singapore will receive support to align their climate impact reporting with international standards. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore will benefit from 70% coverage of their reporting costs. While adjustments have been made to the initial plan, the overarching goal remains to streamline reporting processes and promote sustainability within the Singaporean business landscape. 🌱 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Singapore

🌍 Sustainability is a business imperative! Pearson BTEC and Apprenticeships mission to grow talented future leaders in Sustainable Business Management. Read about the powerful new HTQ! https://lnkd.in/gara2ZVi (Sponsored Post)

Funding the future: #Singapore provides support for organisations' climate reporting Singapore has announced that it will offer financial support of up to 30% for large companies mandated to make climate-related #disclosures in alignment with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework from 2027. Additionally, the city-state will also provide relief for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) kickstarting their #sustainabilityreporting, with the government covering 70% of costs incurred in that endeavour. The government will also provide salary support for internships with #sustainability reporting service providers to address the skills gap. Learn more through the link below. #Climate #Peace https://lnkd.in/gEfaZ8Pz