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ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed figures released by the Office of National Statistics which show a decline in the percentage of young people that get cigarettes from retailers.The report published by ONS and the NHS, looks at the prevalence of smoking, drinking and drug use among young people (school pupils aged 11 to 15).When asked where they get cigarettes, the most common source for regular smokers among the survey group of young people was to be given them by friends. The report notes that there has beenSEE DETAILS

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Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century EconomistBy Kate RaworthBecause most of us have a very limited grasp of economics, and because we don’t want to appear ignorant, we tend to adopt the conventional doctrines. Swallowing them whole, and assuming that they are as sacrosanct as the laws of nature or mathematics. We find ourselves bandying about terms like market equilibrium, gross domestic product, and rational economic man in an effort to appear worldly wise and sophisticated. Politicians being some of the worst offenders: becoming instant economicSEE DETAILS

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CIPD Says HR Data Could Drive Ethical and Sustainable Investment.Research published by CIPD in partnership with Warwick University Business School looks at investors and the people data they use when making investment decisions.The new research explores how investors make decisions using people data. Launched last month ‘The intangible workforce: do investors see the potential of people data?’ found there are many opportunities for HR in listed organisations to work better with investors to help demonstrate the value and contribution of the workforce. Investors and analysts are interested in HR data that describes qualitySEE DETAILS <span class="more-link-ho...

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Hart Square: How do you choose the right partner and system while avoiding the pitfalls?In a world of dating apps, where your life partner could be just a swipe away, it’s easy to forget that matchmaking has been an industry for a surprisingly long time.Match.com, e harmony or any of the countless other dating sites may have long usurped their skills, but many cultures have employed matchmakers to smooth the path of true love since time immemorial. Genetics, personality tests, or even astrology might improve your chances of finding theSEE DETAILS

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Minister for Climate Change at ADE / EI Heat and Decentralised Energy Conference.Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry, will give a keynote speech at Heat and Decentralised Energy 2017, in London on Thursday 30 November.   This one-day conference, hosted by the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and the Energy Institute (EI), will explore the shift needed to achieve a competitive, cost effective low carbon energy system which places customers at its heart.   The new Clean Growth Strategy recognises that heat is the most difficult sectorSEE DETAILS

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Chief Executive Officer – British Pest Control AssociationThe British Pest Control Association is seeking an exceptional candidate to be their next Chief Executive following the departure of Simon Forrester, reported in Edition 268 of Association News.BPCA is the professional trade association for the public health pest control industry. Its 750+ members protect the public and businesses from damage and contamination by pests, covering the whole supply chain from manufacturers and distributors of pest control products, servicing companies through to consultants and customers.At an exciting time in its development, BPCA isSEE DETAILS ...

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Chief Executive, the Institution of Lighting ProfessionalsThe Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) is seeking a new CEO to ultimately replace the current incumbent Richard Frost. It is the UK and Ireland’s largest and most influential professional lighting association with 2,000 individuals and over 120 company members.  It provides a range of services to members and the profession including education and training, technical advice and publications and a range of national and regional events.The Chief Executive will guide the Institution through a period of structural reorganisation advising and guiding the ExecutiveSEE DETAILS </sp...

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Position:                    Chief ExecutiveLocation:                   RugbySalary:                       CompetitiveJob type:                   Full-time, permanent  Organisation The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) is the UK and Ireland’s largest and most influential professional lighting association with 2,000 individuals and over 120 company members.  It provides a range of services to members and the profession including education and training, technical advice and publications and a range of national and regional events. The role The Chief Executive will guide the Institution through a period of structural reorganisation advising and guiding the Executive Board, implementing its strategic direction and managing the delivery of all business<a class="more-lin...

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ProTech Gets Certified!Demonstrating its commitment to overcoming security challenges in Not for Profit (NFP) and Public Sector organisations – and assisting in the achievement of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance – ProTech has announced that it is ISO 27001:2013 and Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials PLUS certified.  “As the risk of cybersecurity threats rise at an alarming rate and the deadline for GDPR looms ever closer, we felt that ProTech should, once again, show our clients that it was putting the security of their data at the top of its agenda,”SEE DETAILS

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As membership professionals you don’t have the time or money for costly and time-consuming failed experiments, or multiple attempts at problem solving. You have to get to the root of a problem swiftly. Learning as you go!What better then, than an opportunity to learn with the masters. Yes, the experts, but also the everyday practitioners. The ones that have been there, seen that, and got the tee-shirt. People just like you.CORECarrots and Sticks – How ABI is Succeeding with CRM User AdoptionEstablished in 1990, Core is a leading IT solutionsSEE DETAILS

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