Many businesses are preparing to go back to work; however, during a pandemic, it’s not as simple as telling your staff to return to the office. Some considerations and precautions need to be put in place before we can even begin to consider business as usual. Employers have a responsibility and duty to keep their […]
Keeping employees engaged and motivated isn’t always easy, even when they’re in the office, but when your team works from home it means you need to think a little more creatively to ensure they’re happy and engaged. As we all try to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s largely technology that’s helping us to stay […]
Starting a new job is an overwhelming time for any employee, with so much to get your head around from new faces to processes and procedures. Now imagine all of this with the added pressure of a global pandemic, and not being able to meet your co-workers face-to-face. It sounds like a lot to deal […]
Over the past few months, employers have been thrown into a state of panic. With so much uncertainty, it’s hard to know which action to take to keep your business afloat and employees in work. Understandably, when the COVID-19 outbreak hit, many businesses tried to cut costs as soon as possible and do whatever it […]
It can’t be denied that we’re living in unprecedented times. Instead of planning quarter to quarter, we are forced to plan day by day. The only thing I know for certain is that schools in Massachusetts will be closed until May 4th and I’m glad I have older kids who can participate in online school […]
5 Key Benefits Only 50% of UK employers offer flexible working. Yet, research shows that 87% of the UK’s full-time workforce wants to work flexibly, and 73% of the workforce want a workplace culture where people are judged on the work they do rather than the hours they put in. As well as this, new […]
How the right approach to interviews can help your business attract and retain talent There is no single best way to interview a candidate. Ultimately, all the factors that come together depend on who is conducting the interview, who is being interviewed, and what the job role is. Preferences are entirely subjective. However, there are […]
Retention strategies for early-career employees Expectations that entry-level employees are only looking to join a company for the short-term can ultimately cause a self-fulfilling prophecy. If employers see no need to invest in people because they expect them to leave, those employees will inevitably leave. Often, this expectation is false, making the outcome avoidable. When […]
What is an EVP? Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) defines why your company is different to others you might be competing with for candidates. Katharine Newton, Head of Insight at Talent Works, defines an EVP as a compelling description of the most defining and differentiating aspects of what an organisation offers, and what’s expected of […]
Research shows that employees who work long hours have a higher risk of stroke than those working standard hours. In a culture of overwork, pushing yourself too hard becomes a self-defeating cycle. No one can continue to push themselves beyond their limits before burnout becomes inevitable. Burnout then leads to a significant reduction in motivation […]
