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Developing Your Workforce

Three in four employers are experiencing recruitment difficulties, changes to immigration policies following Brexit have presented further barriers, and the evident skills shortage seen across sectors is forcing companies to look at different ways to fill the skills gap. Whilst training and up-skilling existing employees is an obvious and effective solution, it can only go some of the way, and more practical solutions need to be identified and implemented.

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Why it's time for businesses to refocus on their employees

In these uncertain times, many businesses will be focused on survival. But while it's all hands on deck to 'get business done', things like people development and making sure staff feel valued, may fall by the wayside.

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The UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme - A guide for employers

This month the UK Government launched a new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme to create thousands of jobs for young people.

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How to keep staff productive - an opportunity to retrain or upskill?

For all the anxiety surrounding the ongoing coronavirus situation, there have been some inspiring tales of positivity and stories of people stepping out of their usual roles to do something great.

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To grow your business, grow your people

As a business owner, you know that your people are the heart of your company. They are your most valuable asset, and so it would follow that investing in your staff is a steadfast way to grow your business.

Read More

Developing Your Workforce

Three in four employers are experiencing recruitment difficulties, changes to immigration policies following Brexit have presented further barriers, and the evident skills shortage seen across sectors is forcing companies to look at different ways to fill the skills gap. Whilst training and up-skilling existing employees is an obvious and effective solution, it can only go some of the way, and more practical solutions need to be identified and implemented.

Read More

Why it's time for businesses to refocus on their employees

In these uncertain times, many businesses will be focused on survival. But while it's all hands on deck to 'get business done', things like people development and making sure staff feel valued, may fall by the wayside.

Read More

The UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme - A guide for employers

This month the UK Government launched a new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme to create thousands of jobs for young people.

Read More

How to keep staff productive - an opportunity to retrain or upskill?

For all the anxiety surrounding the ongoing coronavirus situation, there have been some inspiring tales of positivity and stories of people stepping out of their usual roles to do something great.

Read More

To grow your business, grow your people

As a business owner, you know that your people are the heart of your company. They are your most valuable asset, and so it would follow that investing in your staff is a steadfast way to grow your business.

Read More

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