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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.

Jul 20, 2026
Apprentice Development, Graduate Development

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Know-how
Jul 14, 2026

How to use contextual recruitment to boost social mobility

Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Social Mobility

New data shows the positive impact of contextual recruitment tools on social mobility. Naomi Kellman from Rare Technology and ISE Board Director shares key findings as well as the steps employers can make to get ahead.

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Feature
Jul 13, 2026

How AI is reshaping entry-level roles?

Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Technology

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

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Opinion
Jul 06, 2026
Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Policy

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.

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Opinion
Jul 01, 2026
Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment

Top takeaways from ISE Recruitment Conference 2026

Hollie Valler, ISE Board Director and European Early Careers Manager at Arcadis, reflects on the themes that stood out at this year’s ISE Student Recruitment Conference.

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Opinion
Jul 01, 2026
Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Student Insight

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.

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Feature
Jun 29, 2026
Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Strategy

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.

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ISE Research

ISE research helps employers, universities, suppliers, and wider stakeholders in the student recruitment and development industry make well-informed decisions about student talent. 

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Report

ISE EDI Report 2026 Members Only

The latest findings from the ISE EDI Survey 2026 reveal how employers are approaching equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in early careers recruitment - what actions they are taking across attraction, selection and retention, which interventions are proving most effective, and where progress remains uneven across different groups.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Mobility

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Report

ISE EDI Survey 2026: report and resources Members Only

The latest findings from the ISE EDI Survey 2026 reveal how employers are approaching equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in early careers recruitment. Here you will find the report and related resources.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Mobility

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Report

ISE Student Development Survey 2026 Access Now

Discover the current trends from the largest group of early careers development professionals in the UK. The ISE annual Student Development Survey is the largest of its type and this year analyses data from 144 employers.

Apprentice Development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Development, Strategy, Student Insight, Technology

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ISE Resources

Our resources cover a wide range of toolkits and guides, to give you comprehensive support in all aspects of your role. 

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ISE Insights

We work to provide expert information and insight to our member organisations and deliver comprehensive research on range of issues affecting graduate, intern and apprenticeship recruitment and development.

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Future of Early Talent

Ten years ago, not many ISE members were hiring school leavers, now they are.

Ten years from now, we expect many ISE member recruitment teams will not only still target school leavers and graduates, but also career changers, older workers and internal candidates.

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ISE Apprenticeships

Here you will find the content the ISE Apprenticeships Working Group has been working hard on delivering. 

In order to inform employers of the value of apprenticeships for their organisation.

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EDI

Find research, case studies, advice and information curated by ISE’s EDI Working Group to support members in their EDI journey.

From starting out and building a business case to developing a strategy and measuring performance.

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