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ROI reality check: turning data into action

Most early talent teams are measuring something. But are they measuring what actually matters? Laura Anderson from HSBC and ISE Board Director and Anna Champion from The Talent Lighthouse explore how to use data to drive better decisions and outcomes.

How AI is reshaping entry-level roles?

IBM and The Coca-Cola Company share how AI is impacting entry-level development programmes.

We must challenge the way we think about technical education

Apprenticeships matter, but so does how we value skills. Harlow College Principal Karen Spencer explores the recent reforms, what’s really holding technical education back and how we can address skills shortages.

The ability to disagree - the real test of critical thinking

There is a hidden skills gap that employers are missing: High-performing graduates who don’t challenge. Dina Eltabey, Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth, explains what universities and employers can do.

Who won at the ISE Awards 2026?

Early careers professionals came together in sunny Brighton to celebrate achievement, share best practice and recognise outstanding contributions to the profession.

Equipping Generation A for the modern workplace

Bestselling author Chloe Combi has interviewed over 20,000 young people around the world to help schools, companies and governments understand how to best prepare for the future generations.

Strategic ROI: analysing data and influencing decisions

In a tight economic climate, where businesses expect development teams to deliver more with less, proving the value of early careers hiring has never been more important, explains ISE’s Anne-Marie Campion.

5 top trends from ISE’s Development Survey 2026

ISE’s Claire Tyler unpacks the five hottest trends from this year’s Student Development Survey.

What we learned at ISE’s Student Development Conference 2026 Members Only

ISE’s Anne-Marie Campion shares the highlights of this year’s ISE Student Development Conference.

Development data dashboards: development programmes Members Only

Interactive data dashboards from the ISE Student Development Survey 2026. Discover data on development approach and apprenticeships.

Development data dashboards: progression and support Members Only

Interactive data dashboards from the ISE Student Development Survey 2026. Discover data on progression, retention and mental health and well being.

Development data dashboards: strategy and resourcing Members Only

Interactive data dashboards from the ISE Student Development Survey 2026. Discover data on resourcing and cost per hire.