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..., even though he has no plans to step down....
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...“There is a huge interest in cohort-based learning which brings the benefits of culture-building and knowledge exchange,” Scott says....
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...He advises employers to weigh up the costs to the company before offering it, but adds that flexible working can be a low-cost option for employers looking to improve their benefits packages....
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