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Pride Month - embracing diversity in recruitment
by Keeley Edge
Jun 11, 2024 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
June is upon us, and with it comes the vibrant celebration of Pride Month. This is a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, recognise the strides made toward equality, and reflect on the journey that still lies ahead.
Continue ReadingWhat does values-based recruitment look like in practice?
by Keeley Edge
Sep 11, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
The potential benefits of successful values-based recruitment are clear and manifold: happier, more engaged recruits, higher productivity, stronger teamwork, and loyalty to the company being among them. However, hiring a workforce based on company values is not as simple as it sounds. It takes a clear, well-designed strategy with measurable criteria.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Onboarding & Induction with Tracy Carpenter
by Keeley Edge
Jul 24, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Onboarding & Induction. Our guest is Tracy Carpenter from Mint HR.
Continue ReadingGood onboarding and induction practices for SMEs
by Keeley Edge
Jul 05, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures
Your new recruit has signed the contract. It might feel like the hard part is over, especially in today’s challenging recruitment market. But now the clock is ticking.
Continue ReadingHow can SMEs make wellbeing in the workplace a priority?
by Keeley Edge
Jun 09, 2023 / Company Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Policies & Procedures
It is hard to imagine a more stressful time for SMEs and their workforce. Many business and household finances are being wrung dry as prices continue to rise. Looking after the wellbeing of your workers in these difficult times is key to both their welfare and your business’s success.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Neurodiversity with Kate Dean from Enabled
by Keeley Edge
Mar 15, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
In this Q&A video we spoke to Kate Dean, Managing Director of Enable Disability & Inclusion Consultants Ltd based in Leeds, and we asked her some questions about neurodiversity in the workplace.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Training & Development with Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning
by Keeley Edge
Feb 20, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development
In this Q&A video we spoke to Anna Masheter, People Development expert from Beyond Learning, and asked her some questions about Training and Development.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Employee Retention with Sarah Birkenshaw from Quest Consulting
by Keeley Edge
Jan 30, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development
In the first of our Q&A Video series, we spoke to expert HR Consultant, Sarah Birkenshaw of Quest Consulting, and asked her some questions about Employee Retention.
Continue Reading4 Ways to Embrace Neurodiversity in the Workplace
by Keeley Edge
Mar 08, 2022 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
When we talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, attention is often focused on the importance and benefits of having a good mix of gender, age, and race. But what about the fair treatment and inclusion of those with differences we cannot see? Neurodiversity is one such difference that is all too often overlooked.
Continue ReadingHow to support new and existing employees in a COVID world
by Keeley Edge
Oct 01, 2020 / Company Culture, Employers, Health and Wellbeing, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment, Training & Development
There’s no denying that the 2020 pandemic has turned the world upside down. And while we might be getting tired of hearing phrases like ‘unprecedented’ and ‘new normal’, we can’t hide from the fact that things are different right now.
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