Tag: HR

Should SMEs Implement Gender Quotas For Boards And Leadership Teams? By Victoria Symons, Partner And Head of Corporate At Cripps

Small and medium-sized businesses – or SMEs – are seen as the lifeblood of the UK economy. However, should they do more to create opportunities for women to take leadership […]

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Building The Dream Team: How To Attract And Keep Top Performers, By Rebecca Kelly, CEO And Founder Of VenueScanner

People are the lifeblood of any business, and to be successful, ultimately you need to attract and keep them! Given the financial and cultural cost of losing great people, and […]

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Transforming Work Into Art: 5 Ways To Elevate Your Workspace

Art, a universal language transcending time and culture, has fascinated the human imagination for millennia. Recognized in recent years as a vital component of corporate culture, art has proven its […]

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Power To The People: The Key To Attracting And Retaining Talent, By Jonathan Sharp, CEO At Britannic

Today, with the pendulum swinging in their favour, employees have more power than ever before. Employees want more of a work-life balance, the ability to work remotely or hybrid, and […]

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5 Benefits Of An Apprentice For Your Small Business, By Lee Murphy, Managing Director Of The Accountancy Partnership

Apprenticeships are long-term training programmes that combine on-the-job training with education. Taking on an apprentice can have a positive impact on your business. But, as with all staffing changes, some […]

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Why Employee Wellbeing Should Be A Priority for Every Growing Business

As your business grows, it’s easy to focus on profits, expansion plans, and increasing productivity. However, employee wellbeing is a crucial factor that should never be overlooked. The wellbeing of […]

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5 Top Tips For Making Skills-First Hiring Work, By Janine Chidlow, Managing Director Of Global Talent Solutions Leader WilsonHCG

With ongoing skills shortages impacting most businesses, it’s never been more important for organisations to think strategically about recruitment. And it’s clear that the majority are adapting their approach; in […]

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3 Ways To Attract New Hires Without Breaking The Bank, By Kris Harris, Regional Director Of Technology Solutions At Robert Half

Times are tight for businesses across the UK, and for the majority, this is being reflected in smaller hiring budgets, leaving recruitment teams with little room for manoeuvre when it […]

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8 Ways To Create A Menopause-Inclusive Culture In The Workplace, By Dr Shashi Prasad, Marion Gluck Clinic

In the last few years, there have been great strides made to modernise the workplace and put lives at the centre of work benefits rather than make the benefits work […]

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5 Top Tips For Businesses Looking To Retain Employees, By Martin O’Rourke, Commercial Director At Birchwook Park

Retaining top talent is more important than ever and a strong workforce is essential for innovation, growth, and the success of a business. The key challenge here lies in consistently […]

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5 Tips To Build Harmony Within A Multigenerational Workforce, By Gemma Collins, Performance And Development Director At Grayce

The emerging generation of talent entering today’s workforce has a vast amount of knowledge, experience, and skills to support business performance. However, bringing new talent into the workforce and unlocking […]

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How To Foster An Inclusive Workplace For Employees Experiencing Menopause, By Kate Palmer

Every woman will, at some point in her life, go through menopause. It’s estimated there are 4.5 million women aged 50–64 in employment – a huge portion of the UK’s […]

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5 Successful Menopause-Friendly Workplace Strategies, By Deborah Garlick, Founder Of Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace

There is no doubt that menopause-friendly workplaces are on the rise. The CIPD estimates one in four employers now has a menopause policy and recent changes, including the revised BSI […]

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5 Reasons Staff Reviews Are Essential To Growing Your Business, By Fiona Wylie, Founder Of Brand Champions

Imagine if your business had a secret weapon that could boost team happiness, align personal ambitions with company goals, increase profits and sharpen competitive edges — all at once. Well, […]

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Menopause: What Are Your Responsibilities As An Employer? By Lydia Wawiye, From Parfitt Cresswell

The media has recently been full of stories about the menopause, with some high-profile women arguing for employers to be more considerate to the challenges women face at this time. […]

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How Businesses Can Ensure Their Female Employees Feel Empowered All Year Round, By Jennifer Davidson

Another year, another International Women’s Day gone by. It’s important to embrace the spirit of the day, but in 2024, the taste is somewhat bittersweet. By now, celebrating and acknowledging […]

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5 Actionable Strategies For Employee Engagement, By Vicky Walker, Group Director Of People, Westfield Health

Why is employee engagement important? Employee engagement is about creating a high-performing workforce, where employees care about the organisation and strongly believe in its mission, purpose and values. Engagement isn’t […]

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5 Tips For Navigating Conflicts During A Crisis By Patrick Lê, Associate Professor Of Management At NEOMA Business School

Business leaders must know how to navigate conflicts during times of crisis. As a firm steers its way through rough conditions, employees often experience additional stress which can create tensions […]

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5 Things We Can Do To Inspire & Welcome Women Into Industries That Might Be Seen As Male-dominated By Lucie Hyde, Managing Director At LNH Transport

With woman remaining under represented  in the world of work, especially in specific areas like logistics, construction and finance, it’s important that we strive to change the narrative in these […]

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How Businesses Can Champion Inclusivity All Year & Avoid Pinkwashing, By Laks Mann

It is important to recognise and accommodate the chosen families of LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring that policies reflect the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity rather than engaging in ‘pinkwashing’ and not actually […]

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