The good news is that the employment outlook in UK plc is positive and many employers are looking to increase the size of their workforce (the UK net score is +37). However, this may be easier said than done; recruitment is proving a challenge and some vacancies remain unfilled despite hiring efforts: ‘Forty-five per cent […]
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Can we turn the great resignation into the great retention?
One of the key challenges facing HR and people leads is how best to engage and retain their talent. The ‘social contract’ between employer and employee changed during the pandemic. Many employees have re-evaluated their values, and as a result, career drivers have invariably changed. Following very low rates of job to job moves in […]
Getting your hybrid working model right: how are your harnessing your people power?
Formulating new ways of working and designing a hybrid working model is the hot topic for many businesses emerging from the pandemic. Top tips to consider in your model and approach: Tailor and embed relevant modifications to suit One size certainly doesn’t fit all. First it’s important to consider the geographical location, particularly where there […]
Life after sport: is the outlook bleak?
With the football season now in full swing post lockdown, many supporters are delighted to be watching their favourite teams. First the excitement of the FA cup final in Wembley and now the Euros – what could be better? But have you ever considered what happens to professional sports players once they retire? In the […]
Working on wellbeing: How to get your va va voom back
In view of mental health awareness week, I’ve been inspired to write about wellbeing and share some of my own mental health challenges, as well as my tips and strategies to overcome them. Whilst I’m the sort of person that is forward looking and enthusiastic to know what lies ahead; I’m glad I didn’t know […]
Leading disruptive change with agile, people centric plans
The degree of disruptive change in 2020 was unprecedented, and 2021 looks like it will be another year of change ahead. Some sectors like telecommunications or education are well versed in frequent innovation or policy related developments across their networks; but for others it has been a baptism of fire. Businesses have been forced to change […]