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Internal Support for Early Careers Plummeted to 22% in 2025; What Can Early Careers Leaders Do?

New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that the number of Early Careers functions that reported substantial buy-in from Stakeholders for their Early Careers strategy has dropped from 68% to just 22% since the start of 2024, signalling a widening gap of internal backing

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“Adaptability” Is Now the Most In-Demand Human Skill according to Early Careers Leaders

New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that 56% of Early Careers stakeholders now see ‘Embracing Change’ as the top human skill, up from 41% since 2024

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Early Talent
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Highlights from HIVE 2025

Our third annual HIVE gathering set out to answer one question: In a world in flux, how do you set an Early Careers strategy with certainty? Read the highlights now.

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Early Talent
Learning Design
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5 Key Skills You Should Be Giving Your Interns in 2025

The skills that interns need to thrive today are drastically different to those from 10 years ago. Read 5 fundamental and future-facing skills every early talent function should be developing in their interns.

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Early Talent
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How to Tell If Your Internship Needs an Update

Avoid having your internship programme branded as “cheugy” by providing an engaging, up-to-date, and tailored experience that meets the unique needs of today's Gen Z interns

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Internships: Building for the Future

Our 2025 Internships Toolkit explores how to reimagine your internship experience to best fill the needs of both your organisation and your future talent.

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