Why Your People Are Your Brand In B2B
CBRE is the biggest commercial real estate company in the world. But if you are not a broker you have probably never heard of it. What do they do to make their employer brand stand out from other talent pools to attract top talent? How do they measure the impact of their employer brand? We […]
How to give constructive feedback to a candidate
The recruiter says, “I will come back to you with feedback in two days,” and then… vanishes. Sounds familiar, right? The employer brand is negatively affected by “no response” cases. We provide feedback to all applicants at each stage of the hiring process. We’ll look at how we can make the communication with unsuccessful applicants […]
NHS bosses that silence whistleblowers may lose their jobs
NHS managers who prevent whistleblowers speaking out may lose their job or be banned from working for the health service. According to new proposals announced this week by the government, managers who silence concerns will be held responsible and banned in serious cases of misconduct. The changes were announced by Wes Streeting as part of […]
Director of Transformation, Ministry of Defence: Breaking Silence on Upward bullying
Imagine the following: A manager who is tasked with leading his team to success, finds himself walking on eggshells. He’s undermined by rumours and sabotaged because of withheld information. Who is the culprit? It’s not a peer or superior, but a subordinate. Welcome to the dark world of upward bulling, a force that is often […]
UK workers support cap on executive pay
After a survey showed that over half of workers support a cap on executive pay, the High Pay Centre has called for legislation. In a poll of 2,000 workers, 55% of respondents agreed that the pay of chief executives should be set at a multiple of low or average wages of employees to ensure that […]
The rigidity of office rules is a major reason for the loss of talent in companies
A new study by the International Workplace Group (IWG), reveals that companies with strict attendance policies are seeing a rise in employee turnover. hybrid work is a critical factor in talent retention. It may not come as a surprise, then, that employees are seeking alternative employment opportunities when workplace flexibility is reduced. IWG’s study […]
Accountancy talent crisis is a result of negative stereotypes
The UK accounting sector is struggling with a shortage of talent, and outdated stereotypes are contributing to the decline in interest in this profession. In a survey of 337 accounting and bookkeeping professionals conducted by accounting software provider FreeAgent, 57% of respondents cited negative stereotypes for deterring individuals from considering this profession. High education costs […]
Budget impacts will cause a drop in hiring
According to the Confederation of British Industry, tax increases introduced in last month’s budget make it harder for employers to hire. Rain Newton-Smith, CBI’s chief executive, will tell the CBI annual conference today, 25 November, that employers will be less willing to “take a risk” with a new hire because of the increased national insurance […]
Ping Fatigue: How constant alerts drain the modern workplace
In many ways, digital communication tools have made life easier. Emails replaced lengthy phone calls. Instant messages (IMs), have replaced sluggish physical meetings. Smartphones ensure that we’re always reachable no matter where we may be. Ping fatigue is a form of mental exhaustion caused by constant notifications from work-related tools such as email, instant messaging […]
Holiday hazards: 42% companies report an increase in workplace incidents over the holiday season
According to a new study by EcoOnline, 42% of managers reported increased workplace incidents over the holiday season. However, only one out of ten organizations took any additional steps to combat this. In the UK, holiday hazards include fatigue from heavy workloads and extended hours (38%) as well as weather-related dangers (38%) and increased stress […]