GUEST BLOG: In-house vs. agency recruitment
By Gail Callicott, Head of Communications, Sopra Steria Recruitment Historically, the relationship between in-house talent acquisition teams and external agencies hasn’t always been an amicable one. However, amid the increasingly volatile business environment that we find ourselves navigating today, the agendas of both groups are colliding – with in-house talent teams taking an increasingly larger […]
Mental health: Do you know your legal responsibilities?
Under the Equality Act 2010, any disability – either physical or mental – is a protected characteristic. And any problem that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your normal day-to-day activities is classified as a disability. But what about mental health problems? Well, a mental health problem is classified as a disability if it […]
SME leaders ‘behind the times on technology’
Nearly a third (31%) of SME decision makers say their leadership team is not moving fast enough to keep up with employees’ changing technology requirements. That’s according to the new 2019 Digital Business Report from Advanced, which calls into question whether employees are given the right tools to improve their productivity. 39% would consider leaving their job if […]
How to choose an Applicant Tracking System – Top 3 tips
Your business case has been submitted, budget has been approved and it’s time to start your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) selection project. So, how can you make sure your selection process is as efficient and valuable as possible? Spend the time defining your essential criteria Ensure you have taken feedback from all relevant stakeholders, from […]
Your peers are attending the London HR Summit – will you be joining them?
The London HR Summit is taking place this autumn – make sure you don’t miss out! 25 September 2019 – Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted We’d like to offer you a free VIP priority pass to this one-day event. The ticket will give you the opportunity to meet with suppliers based on your own unique […]
Talent: Arguably the greatest challenge for CEOs
By Justin Rix, Partner, Grant Thornton Investing in talent and skills is a top priority among high growth businesses. Even with this focus on investment, one in two senior decision-makers of high growth businesses say it’s hard to find people with the right skills.[i] In current times of uncertainty, finding talent is now arguably the […]
GUEST BLOG: New skills for new workplaces
By Justin Rix, Partner, Tax at Grant Thornton It’s hard to imagine a time when businesses, employees and everyone else looked ahead with such a mix of enthusiasm and uncertainty. Automation, AI and the soon-to-be ubiquitous Internet of Things are opening up a whole realm of possibility for how we will live and work in […]
GUEST BLOG: How to minimise your recruitment risks
By Gary Berney, Marketing Manager, HireUp Let’s face it, recruiting people for your business is a risky process and often a costly one if the candidates you selected for interview aren’t successful or worse still the successful candidate leaves after a few months. Even if everything about a candidate looks right, you can still get […]
Top tips when selecting a financial education provider
There is recognition that individuals don’t always get taught how to be good with money or how to plan well for retirement. Life can be unpredictable, and your employees may be faced with financial decisions outside of their skillset. Providing career long financial education can benefit everyone in your business. That said, employers don’t get taught how […]
Visualising success in the workplace
Work is all about goals, milestones and projects being completed on time and within budget. Many times, some of these tasks can be daunting to people, such as giving an important presentation, a major client meeting or hitting your sales target. What we don’t know is that the mind can help us reach these goals […]