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What are exit interviews and why are they important?
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Workforce diversity in 2025: An employer’s guide
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Working relationships: friendships in the workplace
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Workforce planning: Process and implementation
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Succession planning: What is it and why is it important?
Staff turnover is inevitable, but succession planning can help you identify, develop, and nurture your team to be ready to fill key positions within your business as soon as vacancies arise.
20 employee incentive ideas to motivate and engage your teams in 2025
Uncover how you can keep your employees motivated and productive with a tailored and considered employee incentive scheme.
How to create employee benefits packages that can attract and retain top talent
Employee benefits have become increasingly important for organisations looking to attract and retain talent. Discover how to create a benefits package that stands out in a competitive landscape with the help of our latest research.
How to promote work-life balance for your employees
Discover how to promote work-life balance and help employees thrive by creating boundaries that support their work and personal lives effectively.
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A guide to offering sabbatical leave to employees
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How to create an employee loyalty programme
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The ROI of Relocation: Why investing in a strong relocation package pays off for employers
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Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
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Workforce diversity in 2025: An employer’s guide
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Exit interviews: What are they and why do they matter?
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A guide to offering sabbatical leave to employees
Discover the benefits of sabbatical leave for employers and learn how to implement a successful programme that helps to attract and retain talent.
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Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of April 2025
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Workforce diversity in 2025: An employer’s guide
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How to conduct competency-based interviews
With findings candidates with the right skills a challenge for 67% of employers, there’s never been a better time to learn how to conduct competency-based interviews. This structured interview style assesses the skills and abilities a candidate can bring to the table, helping you to access a wider pool of talent, hire more objectively, and find the best person for the job.
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The most recent ONS estimates of labour market data (13th June 2023) show that wage growth picked up in April 2023. This is set to make the Bank of England’s plans to halve inflation more difficult, making another raise in interest rates likely. The market is still tight; therefore, redundancies and unemployment in the UK remain low. Meanwhile, long-term sickness is at an all-time high.
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Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
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How employers can engage with young talent as the cost of living rises
The cost of living is hampering young people’s career prospects and looks set to deepen long-standing challenges employers have in reaching and attracting entry level talent.
The latest report from Totaljobs, in partnership with Career Ready, shows that due to the rising cost of living, school leavers are confronted with growing concerns around money which threatens their career aspirations. This is having a negative impact on social mobility, with financial factors disproportionately affecting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The report offers insight into young people’s limitations and employers’ expectations.
How employers can bring entry level opportunities to more young people
According to our research, over half (54%) of HR leaders say it has become more difficult to hire for entry level roles in the last two years. Meanwhile, youth unemployment is on the rise, young people report lacking adequate career advice and face limited opportunities trying to enter the workforce. So, how can employers bring their entry level opportunities to more young people?
Notice periods: An essential guide for employers
With a third of workers looking for a fresh start this year, successfully managing notice periods is crucial. In this guide we’ll examine what employers need to know about the different types of notice periods, their legal obligations and fixed term contracts.
Students are the driving force behind the decrease in economic inactivity
The ONS released its latest estimates of labour market data (16th May 2023), showing a continuing increase in labour participation. This increase is largely driven by students – who are working part-time or looking for part-time employment – as well as self-employed workers. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed for over 12 months has been increasing.
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Your staff retention strategy is fundamental to making sure you keep hold of the best people in your business. Find out what motivates people at work, how you can boost employee engagement, and use training, learning and development to upskill members of staff.
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