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Digital organising: Keeping your branch strong in the new world of work

Andrew Pakes · 2 September 2021

We’ve all learnt a lot about digital technology over the last 18 months whether that has…

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Why pensions engagement can’t wait for your retirement

Stewart Mott · 2 September 2021

Prospect pensions officer Stewart Mott looks ahead to the events that Prospect will be…

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5 Ways to recognise employee burnout

Meghan Taylor, The Writers’ Guild · 21 July 2021

Employee burnout is a state of chronic stress that results in exhaustion, frustration and…

Multi-Ethnic Arms Outstretched To Ask Questions

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Where is the debate on government moves to end local management of schools?

Warwick Mansell · 20 July 2021

Fundamental weaknesses in education policy-making are not stopping those policies from…

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Going the extra mile for self-employed members in education and children’s services

Jayne Clark · 20 July 2021

Prospect’s Jayne Clark gives an update on what the union has recently done, and how we…

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It’s time the government moved from lofty climate change ambitions to action

Sue Ferns · 15 July 2021

The government’s Green Jobs Taskforce report is a critical roadmap to help us achieve…

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Be an ally for equality in your workplace – Celebrating Pride 2021

Andrew Pakes · 23 June 2021

It’s Pride Month. Businesses, charities and community groups are sporting the rainbow…

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Problem of fatigue haunts electricity industry

Sue Ferns · 21 June 2021

Fatigue is prevalent across the electricity industry and it must be tackled now if we are…

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Starting a staff network: sometimes it’s just good for people to know you’re there

Rob Springett · 14 June 2021

I joined the Met Office in the October of 2014 and as part of the induction day we a had…

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Don’t let a scammer enjoy your retirement!

Joe Anderton · 14 June 2021

Prospect pensions officer Joe Anderton says pensions scams are on the rise but points out…