The introduction of the apprenticeship levy offers organisations an opportunity to galvanise thinking around the sourcing and the development of future talent. That is according to the latest research from talent acquisition and management firm, Alexander Mann Solutions: The Apprenticeship Levy – How to turn a major social change (or an unwanted tax) into a
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How to support the wellbeing of younger employees
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Large or small. B2B or B2C. Profit or not-for-profit. UK or abroad. Employee wellbeing forms an important part of every business’ set-up. With stakeholders to please, profits to hit and deadlines to meet, employee wellbeing can often be overlooked and put on the back-burner. If this sounds like you, then you’re missing out. Kay Bardgett,
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The business case for switching off – how to boost your productivity
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They’re known as ‘shower thoughts,’ those seemingly random thoughts or ideas that occur when taking our morning shower- or engaged in a similarly monotonous, routine task. Often amusing but inconsequential, (a quick Google search of the term throws up an array of weird and wonderful examples,) these unexpected insights can sometimes prove far more useful.
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What does the Taylor Review mean for small businesses?
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The long-awaited Taylor Review on modern employment practices has been published with a focus on flexibility, increasing the quality of work and improving clarity of current legislation. With regards to employment status and the ‘gig economy’, Matthew Taylor in the Taylor Review suggests that the government has to make legislation clearer and increase clarity so the
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How to prevent sexual harassment in a small business
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Preventing sexual harassment is one of the most concerning elements of managing staff for many employers. Employers have an obligation to prevent this from occurring and, if it can be shown they have not taken all reasonable steps to stop this, then the employer can be found liable for employee’s actions. Issues of sexual harassment
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Are extra smoking breaks unfair to your employees?
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Most office-based employers, regardless of their industry, have a number of workers who smoke. Their tendency to smoke will often be used as a coping mechanism to handle work-related stress and pressures. Many employers therefore willingly allow workers who smoke to do so whenever they get the urge. Whilst it may seem like a satisfactory
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Brands with outdated talent acquisition will fail in the customer age
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Creativity is often overlooked by organisations seeking out the next generation of talent, and that creative education must be mandated and regarded more highly in order for the industry to continue to grow. This is according to marketing and digital consultancy CAB Studios‘ new White Paper ‘Power to the Customer’, which explores how brands must evolve
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Brexit talks begin, with citizens’ rights top of the agenda for HR
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Brexit negotiations are finally underway, beginning one year to the week after the UK voted to leave the European Union. David Davis and Michel Barnier were placatory in their press conference on Monday, having agreed terms of reference and a schedule for the talks. Employers hope that the status of their EU staff can be
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Seven simple steps to create a successful staff training plan
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Training your team is an investment – and one well worth making. Employees who lack skills or knowledge are likely to struggle in a role they aren’t properly equipped for, causing demotivation, anxiety and underperformance. But planning an effective staff training plan takes time and effort. It’s critical to understand each team member’s individual needs
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It’s time to talk immigration
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Many employers have struggled to employ staff from within the UK for a number of years. This has largely been in lower skilled jobs such as care, agriculture, food production, construction and retail. However, since member states from Eastern Europe gained access to the UK labour market, businesses have found themselves able to fill such
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