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Is your workplace benefits package working for you?
by Keeley Edge
Aug 02, 2022 / Employers
At a time when many sectors are not only still dealing with the fall-out of the pandemic, but are also in the throes of a recruitment and cost-of-living crisis, there are financial stresses and strains at every level.
Continue ReadingWhy graduates are good for SMEs and SMEs are good for graduates
by Keeley Edge
Jun 07, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
Have you been put off hiring a graduate in the past? Was it their lack of experience? The absence of a graduate training scheme at your company? It turns out, graduates aren’t only a good fit for big corporations. SMEs can benefit a great deal from hiring graduates and a great many of them are looking for a role in an SME. Here’s why.
Continue ReadingA 3-step guide to looking after your employees' mental health
by Keeley Edge
May 06, 2022 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment, Workplace Wellbeing
Stress, anxiety, insomnia, loneliness, depression... mental health problems are wide ranging, life limiting, and affect us all.
Continue Reading8 new tax year changes you need to know about
by Keeley Edge
Mar 31, 2022 / Employers, Employment Legislation
The end of the tax year is a busy time for business, as accounts are finalised, reports are drawn up and a company’s financial health is assessed. As it’s been another challenging 12 months for most, it’s worth getting to grips with the changes that lie ahead in 2022/23, so that you can mitigate the effects by planning and adapting.
Continue Reading4 Ways to Embrace Neurodiversity in the Workplace
by Keeley Edge
Mar 08, 2022 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
When we talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, attention is often focused on the importance and benefits of having a good mix of gender, age, and race. But what about the fair treatment and inclusion of those with differences we cannot see? Neurodiversity is one such difference that is all too often overlooked.
Continue ReadingHow succession planning can future-proof your company
by Keeley Edge
Feb 09, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
Succession planning is not only a strategy for replacing executive and leadership roles when employees are promoted, leave or retire. It is about nurturing talent, boosting skillsets, and providing your staff with a clear career path that will encourage retention and company growth.
Continue ReadingWhy recruitment planning is worth putting on your to-do list today
by Keeley Edge
Jan 14, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment
There’s no better time to plan for the year ahead than in January. Planning your recruitment needs in advance will save you time in the long run and help you secure the best candidates to help your business adapt and expand.
Continue ReadingHow Are You Supporting the Wellbeing of Your Employees?
by Keeley Edge
Dec 03, 2021 / Company Culture, Employers, Workplace Wellbeing
As we navigate various post-pandemic transitions over the coming months and years, employees are likely to face new stressors both at work and at home. Creating a positive work environment that supports employee wellbeing must therefore be a priority for every business leader.
Continue ReadingHow to Attract Top Talent While the Job Market is Hot
by Keeley Edge
Nov 22, 2021 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment
Although the impact of labour shortages is expected to fade as Covid disruption to the economy dissipates, we would continue to advise companies to consider tactics for attracting and retaining top talent. Offering competitive wages is a start, but successful recruitment and retention in a hot job market often requires more than simply levelling the monetary playing field.
Continue ReadingConveying Company Culture During Recruitment
by Keeley Edge
Oct 13, 2021 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment
Recruitment is tough for both employers and candidates, so effective two-way communication is essential. One of the main ways a company can help to find the right fit for a role is to include their business aspirations at every stage of the process, from the job advert through to the interviews.
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