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Q&A Video Series: Training & Development with Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning

by Keeley Edge

/ 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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Training and development for SMEs – why it’s worth the investment

by Keeley Edge

/ Training & Development

To some small businesses, training and development (T&D) may seem like a time-consuming, box-ticking exercise or an unnecessary expense in difficult times. But getting your T&D plan right can bring big benefits to recruitment, retention and productivity, all of which are critical when in recession or in a candidate-led market. A strong T&D policy could help your company grow, adapt and endure.

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Q&A Video Series: Employee Retention with Sarah Birkenshaw from Quest Consulting

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development

In the first of our Q&A Video series, we spoke to expert HR Consultant, Sarah Birkenshaw of Quest Consulting, and asked her some questions about Employee Retention.

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Top 10 tips for attracting your ideal candidates in 2023

by Keeley Edge

/ Recruitment

There’s a lot going on for SMEs. The recession, cost of living crisis, and swamped job market mean that smaller companies cannot take anything for granted this year. With the high volume of vacancies and job seekers expecting more from prospective employers, recruitment strategies need to raise the bar if vacancies are going to be filled and filled with the right candidates.

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Lessons learned from 2022 that will help overcome recruitment and retention challenges in 2023

by Keeley Edge

/ Recruitment

Nobody expected 2022 to be easy. Businesses were still recovering from the effects of pandemic shutdowns, increased sick leave, supply issues and reduced cash flow. But just when things were beginning to settle down after the upheaval of 2020/21, the UK cost of living crisis hit, with skills and labour shortages, and rising costs piling on the pressure. Now, as we enter 2023 in recession, SMEs need to come out fighting.

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How to build and maintain a positive workplace culture as your business grows

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers

Whether you would describe your business as ‘innovative and informal’ or ‘formal and professional’, culture is a really important part of your company identity. It needs to be nurtured and cultivated if you wish to reap the benefits a positive culture brings, especially as your business grows.

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Management Essentials - a 3 day course for managers and aspiring managers

by Keeley Edge

/ Company News, Employers, Training & Development

Welcome to Management Essentials - a 3-day programme aimed at managers and aspiring managers that will equip you with knowledge, learning and experiences to help you become an even better manager.

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Recruitment solutions for your first recruit

by Keeley Edge

/ Company News, Recruitment

Read our case study about a Fire Inspections company that needed a budget and time effective solution for their first recruit.

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Flexible working – how to make it work for your company

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers

Flexible working has been the buzzword since the start of the pandemic. We are constantly hearing about the potential benefits to both employees and employers, but very little about any drawbacks. So what is flexible employment exactly? What forms does it come in? What are the pros and cons? And is there a flexible working solution for all industries?

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The 3 big benefits of values-based recruitment

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Recruitment

There’s a lot of talk about values-based recruitment (VBR), as more and more companies realise the benefits of a recruitment process that places more emphasis on attracting candidates with beliefs and values that align with theirs.

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