We’re all familiar with the saying: if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I’m sure many of us have taken this approach when doing some DIY – we all have that precariously hung shelf we dare not touch. Sure, this approach may work for minor issues, but by no means…
Caroline Gammon | 27th April 2023 | 5 min read
New normal this, new normal that – the term was thrown around everywhere during the pandemic without a true understanding, but one thing was clear: the workplace will never be the same again. Now that the dust has settled, we have a better understanding of what new normal means; among…
Caroline Gammon | 13th April 2023 | 5 min read
Well, another month, another employee trend. In the last year, we’ve seen countless employee trends catch momentum – such as quiet quitting and the great resignation – with the latest movement being Bare Minimum Mondays. The viral TikTok trend advocates for workers to do the absolute minimum amount of work…
Caroline Gammon | 12th April 2023 | 5 min read
It’s no secret that UK businesses are struggling immensely with recruitment, as many roles sit vacant for months on end, placing added pressure on current employees to pick up the slack. Today, the Spring Budget 2023 outlined the Government’s plans to get out-of-work people back into employment as a means…
Caroline Gammon | 15th March 2023 | 4 min read
Psst, we’re here to let you in on a secret, but you need to keep it hush-hush. Contrary to popular belief, workforce planning is not all about logistics and supply chains. It’s actually got immense business benefits when applied correctly and can help all employers accurately determine the steps…
Caroline Gammon | 2nd February 2023 | 6 min read
Recession. Cost of living crisis. Ever-changing employee expectations. External factors have radically changed recruitment strategies, resulting in many businesses having a rethink – in particular, regarding using recruitment agencies that continue to rely on traditional recruiting models. Out with the old: a shift away from traditional recruitment agencies Let me…
Caroline Gammon | 29th November 2022 | 4 min read
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