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SECTOR FOCUS: Life Sciences
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2024 / Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development
Yorkshire’s life sciences sector is thriving, driven by ongoing advancements in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Company Culture with Anna Masheter
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2023 / Company Culture, Training & Development
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Company Culture. Our guest is Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning.
Continue Reading4 questions for SME's to ensure you have the right skills in your team to plan for success
by Keeley Edge
Mar 31, 2023 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
In small to medium businesses, as in any business, your people are your greatest asset. And as April marks, for many, the start of a new tax year, there’s no better time to reflect on your recruitment and training needs in order to ensure your company has the staff and skills required to achieve your goals for 2023/24.
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 ReadingTraining and development for SMEs – why it’s worth the investment
by Keeley Edge
Feb 06, 2023 / Training & Development
To some small businesses, training and development (T&D) may seem like a time-consuming, box-ticking exercise or an unnecessary expense in difficult times. But getting your T&D plan right can bring big benefits to recruitment, retention and productivity, all of which are critical when in recession or in a candidate-led market. A strong T&D policy could help your company grow, adapt and endure.
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 ReadingManagement Essentials - a 3 day course for managers and aspiring managers
by Keeley Edge
Oct 25, 2022 / Company News, Employers, Training & Development
Welcome to Management Essentials - a 3-day programme aimed at managers and aspiring managers that will equip you with knowledge, learning and experiences to help you become an even better manager.
Continue ReadingWhy graduates are good for SMEs and SMEs are good for graduates
by Keeley Edge
Jun 07, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
Have you been put off hiring a graduate in the past? Was it their lack of experience? The absence of a graduate training scheme at your company? It turns out, graduates aren’t only a good fit for big corporations. SMEs can benefit a great deal from hiring graduates and a great many of them are looking for a role in an SME. Here’s why.
Continue ReadingHow succession planning can future-proof your company
by Keeley Edge
Feb 09, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
Succession planning is not only a strategy for replacing executive and leadership roles when employees are promoted, leave or retire. It is about nurturing talent, boosting skillsets, and providing your staff with a clear career path that will encourage retention and company growth.
Continue ReadingIdentifying and Communicating Your Unique Selling Proposition
by Keeley Edge
Dec 03, 2021 / Candidates, Recruitment, Training & Development
How you come across before and during a job interview depends largely on the way you present your unique selling proposition. Job descriptions are rapidly evolving, and employers are actively looking for distinguishable value propositions from job seekers that demonstrate impressive combinations of technical expertise and cross-functional skills.
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