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Almost one-third of UK workers have quit a job because of workplace culture. The issue has garnered so much concern that the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has voiced widespread fears about the quality of management in the UK. Data from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggests over 10…
Stephanie Coward | 20th February 2024 | 4 min read
I’ve just finished my first year running the Human Capital Management division here at IRIS Software Group - it’s been a tough year for many business leaders and I’m sure most would concur that some mighty hills have had to be climbed. Personally, it has been a year where I’m pleased…
Stephanie Coward | 17th May 2023 | 4 min read
With the 2023 Spring Budget creating focus on bringing back those out of work – be it due to childcare commitments, sick-leave or early retirement – the cogs in my head started turning. Especially with the current talent shortage, getting skilled people back in the workplace could be huge for UK businesses! …
Stephanie Coward | 30th March 2023 | 4 min read
I’m sure we’ve all been there at one point: it’s Sunday evening, you’ve just sat down with a cuppa after a non-stop weekend and the dominating thought is 'I wish I had one more day off'. Who wouldn’t want a three-day weekend, every weekend, but is a four-day workweek feasible?…
Stephanie Coward | 10th March 2023 | 5 min read
Over the last few years, businesses have had to deal with the impact of 'The Great Resignation' and 'The Great Return', with employees leaving for new jobs to seek better pay and greater job satisfaction – then returning because of the work culture and more attractive perks. ‘The Great Reassessment’ is a new trend…
Stephanie Coward | 16th August 2022 | 3 min read
We're currently facing what many are branding the unexpected recruitment crisis. Last month I spoke at the CIPD Festival of Work about this topic, looking at what businesses can do to tackle the talent shortage. Vacancies are at an all-time high, with recent data from ONS uncovering that 1.3 million…
Stephanie Coward | 6th July 2022 | 4 min read
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