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Q&A Video Series: Workplace Wellbeing & Mental Health with Jennie-Kate McQuinn
by Keeley Edge
Jun 30, 2023 / Company Culture, Workplace Wellbeing
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Workplace Wellbeing and in particular Mental Health. Our guest is Jennie-Kate McQuinn from Where The Mind Grows.
Continue ReadingHow can SMEs make wellbeing in the workplace a priority?
by Keeley Edge
Jun 09, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures, Workplace Wellbeing
It is hard to imagine a more stressful time for SMEs and their workforce. Many business and household finances are being wrung dry as prices continue to rise. Looking after the wellbeing of your workers in these difficult times is key to both their welfare and your business’s success.
Continue ReadingCelebrating 5 years at Key Appointments
by Keeley Edge
Jun 08, 2023 / Company News
Our lovely colleague Emma has been working with us here at Key Appointments for 5 years, so we wanted to take a moment to celebrate this milestone. We took some time out of work for a celebratory lunch and asked Emma some questions about her time with Key Appointments.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Employee Benefits with Andy Firth from Ascensor
by Keeley Edge
Jun 06, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Workplace Wellbeing
In today’s market, employees are looking for more than just salary alone and the minimum government stipulation when it comes to employee benefits. Having a range of benefits that aligns with your culture and values and that are seen as valuable by employees can differentiate you from your competitors.
Continue ReadingTen flexible, affordable benefits to boost retention and productivity in your SME
by Keeley Edge
May 04, 2023 / Company Culture, Workplace Wellbeing
As another financial year ends, it can be difficult to see beyond the cost-of-living crisis, talent drain, recruitment crunch and supply chain pressures. However, there are still ways of making your budget go further and work harder, to help you hold on to skilled and experienced workers, attract new talent and even increase engagement and productivity. Read on to find out how, with our top ten flexible benefits and non-monetary perks.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Employment Law Updates with Jonothan Scollen from Howarths
by Keeley Edge
Apr 24, 2023 / Employers, Employment Legislation
In this Q&A video we spoke to Jonathan Scollen from Howarths, and we asked him some questions about the current changes in employment law and what we need to know as employers.
Continue Reading4 questions for SME's to ensure you have the right skills in your team to plan for success
by Keeley Edge
Mar 31, 2023 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
In small to medium businesses, as in any business, your people are your greatest asset. And as April marks, for many, the start of a new tax year, there’s no better time to reflect on your recruitment and training needs in order to ensure your company has the staff and skills required to achieve your goals for 2023/24.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Neurodiversity with Kate Dean from Enabled
by Keeley Edge
Mar 15, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
In this Q&A video we spoke to Kate Dean, Managing Director of Enable Disability & Inclusion Consultants Ltd based in Leeds, and we asked her some questions about neurodiversity in the workplace.
Continue ReadingHow to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in your SME recruitment strategy
by Keeley Edge
Mar 03, 2023 / Company Culture
Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in workplace is not only for mega corps and industry giants. No matter the size of your company – whether you’ve 3 or 300 employees – you’re never too small to think big and be fair.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Training & Development with Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning
by Keeley Edge
Feb 20, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development
In this Q&A video we spoke to Anna Masheter, People Development expert from Beyond Learning, and asked her some questions about Training and Development.
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