Hiring the right person takes 44 days on average, according to The Josh Bersin Company. Yet here’s what we all know but rarely admit: recruitment might be the courtship, but onboarding is where marriages either flourish or fall...
It’s about recognising the signs, getting to the root of the problem, and driving real cultural change from the inside out. We’ve all heard the old maxim: “People don’t leave jobs; they leave cultures.” It’s a bit of...
Let’s be honest, when most people think of HR, they probably still picture compliance checklists and recruitment rounds. But what if our department, the one fundamentally about people, was also the driving force for a more responsible, sustainable...
The pace of technological change has shifted into overdrive, and if you’re still treating reskilling as a nice-to-have initiative, you’re already behind. This isn’t about keeping up anymore, it’s about fundamentally reimagining how your organisation builds and maintains...
The recruitment game feels rigged against smaller businesses, doesn’t it? Whilst corporate giants wave around six-figure packages and comprehensive benefits, you’re left wondering how to compete with what feels like pocket change and a modest pension scheme. But...
As Stress Awareness Week draws to a close, here’s what I’ve been thinking: all those LinkedIn posts about mental health, the wellbeing surveys, the mindfulness sessions, they’re brilliant. But what happens next Tuesday when the pressure’s back on...
With a general election on the horizon, let’s be frank about what’s at stake for the Third Sector. These organisations are the very social fabric of the UK, yet they’re caught in a perfect storm of shrinking financial...
We all say it, don’t we? That our people are our greatest asset. But in the day-to-day running of our organisations, how do we know if our actions are truly backing that up? How can you be sure...
Let’s be honest, the way we talk about recruitment has changed fundamentally. The old, linear path of posting a job, sifting through CVs, and making a hire feels like a relic from another era. Today, it’s a far...
