Mark Lovell's Blog
Having worked in the design and delivery of frontline public services for over 20 years, it's good to share my thoughts on the past, present and future in an ever-changing society. My main areas of focus are:Following on from the monthly employment statistics, there has rightly been a significant amount of attention on how to support young people into the labour market. As a number of people have commented in the media, this is not a … View Complete Post
With unemployment reaching a 17-year high today – and youth joblessness smashing the 1m barrier – it is going to feel tough out there for those looking for work. Inflation is down a bit, but the CIPD is pessimistic about … View Complete Post
In the 20 or so years I have been working to support unemployed people back into work, the political and economic landscape of the UK has changed considerably. After I graduated from university, I was unemployed for a while. Like … View Complete Post
Since such a lot of statistics come pouring into the press and media, it is often hard to get a sense of perspective. For example, a recent report on personal insolvencies showed the number had reduced in the past three … View Complete Post
Recently, there have been renewed calls for the compulsory delivery of financial capability education in schools. This is something I have had an interest in for many years. A good few years ago, my company started its work on helping … View Complete Post
Another stagnant set of employment figures were released last week and there is rightly a continued focus on education, young people, employment and skills. I was recently a Counsellor at One Young World. This a ‘mini-Davos’ styled event which brought … View Complete Post
Another set of grim employment stats came out yesterday. Over recent months this has been followed every time by bleak media commentary on employment, particularly for young people. This can be very demoralising. So I thought it might be interesting … View Complete Post
Last week I was in Zurich at One Young World http://www.oneyoungworld.com/home/, an event that brought together 1400 of the world’s brightest young future leaders. I was there contributing to the session on global business, as well as supporting the delegates … View Complete Post
A relative of mine, over 50 – through very sad circumstances – has begun to look for work. He had lived as a home carer and husband/father for many years. I found myself immediately returning to habits I developed when … View Complete Post
Since 2005 A4e has been working in a number of prisons to provide skills and education programmes to prisoners, to help their chances of getting a job when they are released and also to help longer term inmates develop new … View Complete Post
