Nearly one million young people in the UK are currently not in education, employment or training. That’s not just a national headline, it’s a real problem playing out in communities across the country, including right here in the North East. At We Are Zenith, recruitment and training isn’t just what we do, it’s why we […]
If you’ve got a gap in your CV, you’re in good company. Career breaks happen for all kinds of reasons, and the vast majority of hiring managers know it. What they’re really looking for isn’t a perfect, unbroken timeline. They want to understand who you are, what you’ve been doing, and whether you’re ready to […]
There is a conversation happening in boardrooms, on LinkedIn, and in the press and if you are investing in AI for your organisation, you are probably hearing it too. The question is straightforward: is AI bad for the environment? The honest answer is: yes, it has a cost. But context matters enormously, and the headlines […]
AI adoption in UK businesses is no longer a future issue. It is happening now. Many employers already have access to Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Copilot, automation tools and other AI-enabled platforms. But access to technology does not automatically create business value. The real challenge is adoption. From the conversations we are having […]
The UK job market in 2026 is best described as steady, but cautious. While employment remains relatively resilient, both employers and job seekers are navigating a more complex and competitive landscape than in previous years. So, what’s really happening and how should businesses and candidates respond? A Market That’s Cooling, Not Collapsing Recent data shows a […]
Discover the key Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes coming into force on 6 April 2026, including day‑one sick pay entitlement, removal of the Lower Earnings Limit, and the new 80% AWE calculation. Learn how the reforms will impact employers, payroll processes, and absence management.
The Government has announced the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade – here’s what it means for you, and how we’re ready to help. This week, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden unveiled one of the most significant packages of youth employment reform in years, a £1 billion drive to create over 200,000 paid […]
Leading North East training provider highlights the transformative power of apprenticeships as stigma persists Zenith has marked National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by celebrating the achievements of apprentices across the region while calling for apprenticeships to be recognised as a first-choice route into employment. This week will see the Zenith team engage with learners, employers, and […]
This December, we’ll be saying a heartfelt farewell to someone who has meant so much to so many, our colleague, mentor, and dear friend, Alan Metcalfe, as he retires after more than twenty extraordinary years with Zenith. Alan’s journey with Zenith began on September 7th, 2003, when he joined a small but determined team of […]
Wow, what a night it was at the #LoveSouthTyneside Awards! Seriously, a massive shout-out and huge congrats to all the winners. We at Zenith were genuinely blown away by all the incredible people and groups across our borough who are just doing brilliant things. It’s so inspiring to see so many people out there supporting, […]
