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What does values-based recruitment look like in practice?
by Keeley Edge
Sep 11, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
The potential benefits of successful values-based recruitment are clear and manifold: happier, more engaged recruits, higher productivity, stronger teamwork, and loyalty to the company being among them. However, hiring a workforce based on company values is not as simple as it sounds. It takes a clear, well-designed strategy with measurable criteria.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Company Culture with Anna Masheter
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2023 / Company Culture, Training & Development
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Company Culture. Our guest is Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning.
Continue ReadingWhat is toxic company culture and what can you do about it?
by Keeley Edge
Aug 02, 2023 / Company Culture, Workplace Wellbeing
The recent allegations about ITV have put toxic workplace culture back in the headlines. But what does an unhealthy company culture look like? What is the impact and what can you do to turn things around?
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Onboarding & Induction with Tracy Carpenter
by Keeley Edge
Jul 24, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Onboarding & Induction. Our guest is Tracy Carpenter from Mint HR.
Continue ReadingGood onboarding and induction practices for SMEs
by Keeley Edge
Jul 05, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures
Your new recruit has signed the contract. It might feel like the hard part is over, especially in today’s challenging recruitment market. But now the clock is ticking.
Continue ReadingQ&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 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: 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.
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