Three ways to ensure your wellbeing strategy supports recruitment and retention
By Worklife by OpenMoney Attracting and retaining talent against a backdrop of low unemployment and a seismic shift in working practices is an on-going issue for SME owners and decision makers. Our research among 750 SMEs shows that the overwhelming majority (80%) are experiencing issues recruiting and/or retaining staff. More than half (54%) of those […]
Complimentary 90-minute in-house virtual workshop (for up to 16 of your staff)
Are you planning to organise virtual leadership, management or personal development training for your staff in 2023? If you are, we would be delighted to deliver an in-house COMPLIMENTARY 90-minute virtual workshop for up to 16 of your staff so that you can experience at first-hand the dynamic, exciting and highly interactive virtual training Leading Edge […]
Retaining talent in a fluid job market
Whilst it dramatically altered every aspect of life in the short-term, one of the long-term changes brought about by the pandemic is employees’ willingness to change jobs. The last few years have seen many UK workers decide to move on from their current occupation, moving to similar roles with more benefits, or taking a chance […]
Corporate data & analytics often underperforming, says research
Less than half of data and analytics (D&A) leaders (44%) reported that their team is effective in providing value to their organisation. That’s according to a new Gartner, which indicates that chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) must focus on presence, persistence and performance to succeed in their role and deliver measurable business results. “D&A […]
Autism Awareness Month 2023: How to foster an inclusive and effective working environment
By Dan Kentley, Practice Manager at Onebright Around 1 in 100 people are on the autism spectrum, a condition which affects around 700,000 adults and children in the UK. Autism Awareness Month is recognised throughout the month of April and aims to raise awareness about autism, which can also be referred to as Autism Spectrum […]
Flexible working measures: a necessary step in ensuring a diverse and productive workforce
The UK government recently set out new measures to promote flexible working. Employees may soon have the right to ask for part-time working hours or home working arrangements from the very first day of a new job. Sarah King, a Partner and specialist employment lawyer at Excello Law, explores the implications for employers… Currently, workers […]
Positive results from 4-day week trials
A national trial across multiple sectors has indicated that a four-day week significantly reduces stress and illness in the workforce, and helps with worker retention. Some 71% of employees self-reported lower levels of “burnout”, and 39% said they were less stressed, compared to the start of the trial. Researchers found a 65% reduction in sick days, […]
Hiring trends recruiters need to look out for in 2023
By Sean Behr, CEO at Fountain As we go into 2023 with economic uncertainty, talent acquisition teams will need to be more adaptable in the way they operate by using different hiring methods. Although uncertainty abounds, so far the hiring market has remained resilient in the UK. However, recruitment teams cannot afford to take it […]
Addressing apprenticeship drop-out with pre-apprenticeship training
Fleur Sexton, Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and Managing Director of PET-Xi, discusses improving Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) by providing pre-apprenticeship training… The opportunities apprenticeships provide continue to grow and diversify. As technology drives rapid change to traditional roles in manufacturing, and with a record number of vacancies in the hospitality and care sector, we need to […]
Employees to get more protection against controversial fire and re-hire tactics
Fire and re-hire practices have been under the spotlight since P&O Ferries made large portions of their workforce redundant last year, without following the required consultation procedures. In response, the government has pledged to tighten up on the law, to ensure situations like this cannot happen again. A new Draft Statutory Code of Practice on […]
