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HR Soft Skills in Demand in 2021/2022
Posted by Claire Stradling
Most human resources skills fall into the category of soft skills due to how much of the job deals with person-to-person interaction. These skills are in high demand because every HR professional needs them regardless of their role. The challenges that have been set upon many HR professionals during the pandemic has surged the demand for these 5 key soft skills by employers during 2021 leading ...
Most human resources skills fall into the category of soft skills due to how much of the job deals with person-to-person interaction. These skills ...
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A National Insurance Contributions 'Holiday' for Employed Veterans from 2021/2022
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The 2019 Conservative Party Manifesto stated: We will reduce National Insurance contributions for employers if they employ ex-Service personnel. Consultation In July 2020, HMRC published a Consultation entitled ‘Supporting veterans transition to civilian life through employment’. This 25-page document is very interesting about an employer’s Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) ‘holi...
The 2019 Conservative Party Manifesto stated: We will reduce National Insurance contributions for employers if they employ ex-Service personnel. Co...
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Are Payroll Professionals Now Seen as More Than Just the People Who ‘Push the Pay Button’?
Posted by Ray Moore
Pre-pandemic, Payroll professionals were seen as ‘the people who pay us’, they push the ‘big red button ’and your staff are magically paid. However, during the last 18 months, they are now seen as more of a source of knowledge and insight in the business. We recently polled my several thousand connections and it shows that Payroll Professionals are now more sought after than the HR teams, and e...
Pre-pandemic, Payroll professionals were seen as ‘the people who pay us’, they push the ‘big red button ’and your staff are magically paid. However...
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Too Hot to Work?
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Every year we get periods of extreme temperatures. Although 2021 is not a ‘normal’ year as far as workplaces are concerned, an employer has the same obligations towards staff welfare. The question all employers should be considering (and employees will be asking) is: Is it too hot to work? So, we have to consider whether there is a maximum working temperature. This being a temperature above w...
Every year we get periods of extreme temperatures. Although 2021 is not a ‘normal’ year as far as workplaces are concerned, an employer has the sa...
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How Has The Pandemic Changed Recruitment Agencies - What Agency Recruiters Are Looking for in Their Next Move
Posted by Loren Von Sternberg
After a very strange 18 months in recruitment, the industry that seemed to be struggling last year has bounced back with an absolute bang and the number of roles and demand out there for experienced recruiters, in what has always been a very candidate short market, is higher than ever! Most agencies have always mixed up hiring new and junior consultants along with making experienced hires (some...
After a very strange 18 months in recruitment, the industry that seemed to be struggling last year has bounced back with an absolute bang and the n...
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Working From Home: Benefits to an Employer
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With working patterns being disrupted, ‘the norm’ is looking very different to how it was 18 months ago. As the UK slowly eases back into the new realities of work, it’s an interesting time to explore the reason why remote working not only benefits the employee but widely has a beneficial impact for many organisations and employers. I recently surveyed my Linkedin contacts to discover their per...
With working patterns being disrupted, ‘the norm’ is looking very different to how it was 18 months ago. As the UK slowly eases back into the new r...
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Office Flexibility: Listen to your Employees
Posted by Loren Von Sternberg
With the recent announcement of the delay of ‘Freedom Day’ to the 19th of July, when the Government have planned to lift work from home rules, along with the easing of all lockdown and social distancing, there is a lot of talk about the new normal and making permanent changes to the way we work. If we have learnt anything from the pandemic, it’s that most people have successfully been able to W...
With the recent announcement of the delay of ‘Freedom Day’ to the 19th of July, when the Government have planned to lift work from home rules, alon...
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3 Ways to Celebrate Pride in the Workplace
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There are several reasons to celebrate Pride Month in your workplace. From increasing inclusivity to retaining talented LGBTQ+ employees, progressive companies are 70% more likely to capture new markets due to the benefits of diversity, found in research by Harvard Business Review. As an employer and recruitment service, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds...
There are several reasons to celebrate Pride Month in your workplace. From increasing inclusivity to retaining talented LGBTQ+ employees, progressi...
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Introducing: Charlotte Dunkerton - Pro-HR
Posted by Claire Stradling
I am absolutely delighted to welcome Charlotte Dunkerton to our Not-For-Profit recruitment team. She will be managing our HR permanent division into the NFP, charity and third sector space. Charlotte has a wealth of recruitment experience including HR and charity sector experience and will bring lots of expertise to our current client and candidate base as well as her own network built over ma...
I am absolutely delighted to welcome Charlotte Dunkerton to our Not-For-Profit recruitment team. She will be managing our HR permanent division in...
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Should Covid Vaccinations be Mandatory Before Returning to the Office?
Posted by Claire Stradling
At the time of writing, over 24m of the UK population have already received their first COVID vaccination and Boris has pledged to all adults in the UK being offered their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July. As a result, there is already a debate happening about whether employers can, or should, insist on employees being vaccinated. One of the knottiest questions is whether ...
At the time of writing, over 24m of the UK population have already received their first COVID vaccination and Boris has pledged to all adults in th...
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The Rise of Interim and Consultancy Recruitment
Posted by Claire Stradling
According to ONS, there are currently over 1.4million temporary, interim or contract workers in the UK. Firms are now looking to hire temporary, interim and consultancy workers as business activity recovers. Growth in Demand Short term demand for staff to complete operational tasks has been high and we’ve found organisations are more likely to hire interim and consultancy workers than permanen...
According to ONS, there are currently over 1.4million temporary, interim or contract workers in the UK. Firms are now looking to hire temporary, in...
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Market Update from Pro-Group: Pat Keogh - Chairman January 2021
Posted by Pat Keogh
Hello, a quick update on the recruitment market from me, Pat Keogh, Chairman of the Pro-Recruitment Group. January 2021 We've been asked recently by a number of candidates "What's the state of the Market like?", and if you know us, we cover the Tax, Legal, Finance, Marketing & HR sectors. All five sectors are really strong, and we've been really pleased with the number of new vacancies register...
Hello, a quick update on the recruitment market from me, Pat Keogh, Chairman of the Pro-Recruitment Group. January 2021 We've been asked recently b...
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900km run for CALM charity
Posted by Maisie Horrell
With the impact of the pandemic this year taking a huge toll on people’s mental wellbeing, myself and 8 others at Pro-Recruitment Group have decided to raise money for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) a small but growing charity, to support their campaigns, increase awareness, and offer our support. Sadly, suicide rates have increased dramatically in both male and female in 2020, with...
With the impact of the pandemic this year taking a huge toll on people’s mental wellbeing, myself and 8 others at Pro-Recruitment Group have decide...
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Pat Keogh - Pro Group - October 2020 Update
Posted by Pat Keogh
Here is a quick update on the markets we cover from Pro-Recruitment Group's Managing Director, Pat Keogh. It's no surprise that all five of our markets, tax, legal, finance, marketing and HR slowed down earlier this year, but we were really encouraged when we brought everyone back fully in September, there were clear signs and green shoots across all five divisions. It was slightly stunted when...
Here is a quick update on the markets we cover from Pro-Recruitment Group's Managing Director, Pat Keogh. It's no surprise that all five of our mar...
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The Unique Challenges and Rewards of Working in Charity HR
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Neither employment law nor candidate’s needs and expectations change from sector to sector, yet working in an HR role for a charity does come with certain challenges specific to the charity and non-profit world. Despite the challenges that come along with HR work in the third sector, there are various rewards including work-life balance, autonomy in your role and job satisfaction which undoubte...
Neither employment law nor candidate’s needs and expectations change from sector to sector, yet working in an HR role for a charity does come with ...
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COVID-19: How it affected my maternity leave, my business and changed my focus!
Posted by Alison Humphries
With many returning to work in the office, and new patterns of working emerging across the employment landscape, the Director Team here at Pro-Recruitment Group are sharing their experiences and insights around the returning to work post COVID-19 Alison Humphries, Board Director, shares her experience of returning to the workplace after maternity leave, and rediscovering the unprecedented new w...
With many returning to work in the office, and new patterns of working emerging across the employment landscape, the Director Team here at Pro-Recr...
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What does it take to be a successful Senior HR Interim?
Posted by Claire Stradling
Are you a HR Director or senior HR professional looking to make the switch from permanent to interim? Interim HR jobs may be a temporary provision of Human Resources but they are far from a stop gap for those working in HR. No, HR interim jobs are usually reserved for those HR heavyweights who have proven themselves time and again. Surviving and excelling as a successful Senior HR interim is a ...
Are you a HR Director or senior HR professional looking to make the switch from permanent to interim? Interim HR jobs may be a temporary provision ...
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Charity Times - 19/08/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
CAMPAIGNS Charity is 'overwhelmed' by selfie campaign More than 19,000 people have participated through a social media campaign from mental health charity YoungMinds encouraging people to share pictures of themselves as five-year-olds. The charity's #5YearOldSelfie campaign aims “to help young people going through a difficult time and encourage empathy, love and compassion towards themselves.” ...
CAMPAIGNS Charity is 'overwhelmed' by selfie campaign More than 19,000 people have participated through a social media campaign from mental health ...
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Workplace Wellbeing in the Charity and Not-For-Profit Sector
Posted by Claire Stradling
It has been recently reported that 7 out of 10 employees have admitted to suffering from stress, financial strain and other personal issues over the past five years. It has become all the more important that employers, including those within the Charity and Not-For-Profit sector, know and understand the prevalence of mental health issues in the workforce and do what they can to create an open c...
It has been recently reported that 7 out of 10 employees have admitted to suffering from stress, financial strain and other personal issues over th...
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Mental Health and the Workplace: 4 Things Employers Should be Doing
Posted by Loren Von Sternberg
As we all know, 'Mental Health in the Workplace' has been a hot topic over the last few years and it is good to see that a vast number of organisations are taking it far more seriously these days, with CIPD research showing a steady increase in the number of employers raising awareness of mental health across the workforce. Here at Pro-Recruitment Group, we are increasingly being asked by cand...
As we all know, 'Mental Health in the Workplace' has been a hot topic over the last few years and it is good to see that a vast number of organisat...
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Charity Times - 23/04/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
LEGAL Scottish charity law consultation is criticised The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) says changes to charity law proposed by government ministers are merely “tinkering around” and don't tackle key concerns. The Scottish government launched its consultation on charity law in January, proposing to increase transparency through mandating charities to publish their accounts...
LEGAL Scottish charity law consultation is criticised The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) says changes to charity law proposed ...
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Charity Times - 16/04/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE Garden Bridge fiasco risks undermining charities The Garden Bridge project in London risks undermining public trust and confidence in charities, according to a report from the regulator. The Charity Commission said that the project to build a pedestrian bridge over the Thames, which was cancelled in 2017, was a "failure for charity." There was no evidence of mismanagement at the Gard...
GOVERNANCE Garden Bridge fiasco risks undermining charities The Garden Bridge project in London risks undermining public trust and confidence in ch...
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Charity Times - 09/04/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
FUNDRAISING Charities aren't using tech to best effect A new survey suggests charities aren't making effective use of technology to increase giving. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)’s Charity Landscape 2019 survey of charity leaders found that only 29% of respondents believed charities are making optimum use of technology to boost donations. CAF is urging charities to embrace technology and c...
FUNDRAISING Charities aren't using tech to best effect A new survey suggests charities aren't making effective use of technology to increase giving...
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Charity Times - 02/04/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE Guidance for charities linked with non-charities The Charity Commission has published guidance on charities with a connection to a non-charity following a consultation on its draft guidelines last year. The guidance seeks to help charities profit from partnerships with non-charities while managing the risks, and includes specific applications to fundraising including corporate founda...
GOVERNANCE Guidance for charities linked with non-charities The Charity Commission has published guidance on charities with a connection to a non-c...
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Mental Health at Work
Posted by Claire Stradling
Did you know that 91 million working days are lost each year in the UK, due to mental ill-health? This includes stress, depression and anxiety. This figure outweighs more than any other illnesses in the UK. It is evident that problems surrounding mental health in the workplace have been prevalent for a long while, with shocking findings revealed in the “Thriving at Work Report” commissioned by ...
Did you know that 91 million working days are lost each year in the UK, due to mental ill-health? This includes stress, depression and anxiety. Thi...
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Charity Times - 26/03/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
STRATEGY Interview with new minister for civil society Mims Davies, the government's new minister for civil society, is interviewed about the Civil Society Strategy, her thoughts on the Charity Commission, and why she thinks volunteers are her "favourite people." The strategy was left up in the air at the end of last year after Davies' predecessor Tracey Crouch resigned over government plans to...
STRATEGY Interview with new minister for civil society Mims Davies, the government's new minister for civil society, is interviewed about the Civil...
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Healthy Work-Life Balance - Advice For Employers
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Maintaining a good work-life balance can be difficult, but there are ways that you, as an employer can make sure that pressures of the UK’s work culture don’t negatively affect the lives of your employees outside of work. Creating a good balance between time allocated for work and leisure is important to our overall wellbeing and happiness, yet research has shown that almost one-third of UK emp...
Maintaining a good work-life balance can be difficult, but there are ways that you, as an employer can make sure that pressures of the UK’s work cu...
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6 Point Checklist: Keeping Your Staff Happy
Posted by Pat Keogh
There are six needs a human has in order to be happy, if you are an employer and you want your staff to stay, simply put, keep them happy! Otherwise, you run the risk of them leaving – maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but they will. So I wanted to run through these needs with you in hope that you can assess and reflect on how your employees are treated. Hopefully, you can improve internal co...
There are six needs a human has in order to be happy, if you are an employer and you want your staff to stay, simply put, keep them happy! Otherwis...
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Charity Times - 19/03/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE Rebalancing the relationship between large and small charities The NCVO, ACEVO and Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales are collaborating to examine how charities of differing sizes can work better together in bidding for and delivering public services. The project follows concerns that smaller voluntary organisations are losing out to larger charities in public service deliv...
GOVERNANCE Rebalancing the relationship between large and small charities The NCVO, ACEVO and Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales are coll...
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How To Negotiate a Pay Rise Webinar - Recording
Posted by Pat Keogh
We’ve all thought about it… asking for an increase in salary. Salary negotiation is a key skill which will help you throughout your career. Whether you’re working in finance, tax, legal, HR or marketing and exploring salaries in your current role, this webinar will give you some essential advice to plan and execute a strategy to help you get you the pay rise you deserve. This webinar will explo...
We’ve all thought about it… asking for an increase in salary. Salary negotiation is a key skill which will help you throughout your career. Whether...
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Charity Times - 12/03/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE Charity Commission is 'on a knife edge' Charity Commission CEO Helen Stephenson says funding cuts and increasing demand for services have left the regulator on a “knife edge.” Addressing attendees at the commission’s annual public meeting in Manchester last week, she said plans for a consultation on charging charities for regulation are likely on hold because the government is preocc...
GOVERNANCE Charity Commission is 'on a knife edge' Charity Commission CEO Helen Stephenson says funding cuts and increasing demand for services hav...
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6 Staff Retention Tips To Improve Your Business
Posted by Claire Stradling
Are you supporting a high growth business in the UK but also one who suffers from 15% or higher staff turnover rate? As recruitment specialists, we know that a key goal of yours is to keep your staff happy, so your business can flourish. According to Glassdoor, the average employer spends about £3,000 and 27.5 days to hire a new worker. We work with businesses who are working really hard to imp...
Are you supporting a high growth business in the UK but also one who suffers from 15% or higher staff turnover rate? As recruitment specialists, we...
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Charity Times - 05/03/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE Charities can decide investments for themselves, says CAF The Charities Aid Foundation has responded to calls for the attorney-general to rule whether charities should be able to invest in companies that contribute to climate change by saying charities must decide for themselves about how and where to invest their money. Sir John Low, chief executive of the ethical banking organisati...
GOVERNANCE Charities can decide investments for themselves, says CAF The Charities Aid Foundation has responded to calls for the attorney-general t...
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International Women’s Day 2019 - #Balanceforbetter
Posted by Becca Ly
The International Women’s Day website says that balance is not a women’s issue, it’s a business issue. That collective action and shared responsibility for driving a gender-balanced world is key. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance. Movements...
The International Women’s Day website says that balance is not a women’s issue, it’s a business issue. That collective action and shared responsibi...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About: Mandy Eddolls - HR Engagement Director
Posted by Claire Stradling
Mandy Eddolls is the Interim HR Engagement Director at the University of Warwick. She is an expert on developing People & Organisation strategy to effect major transformational change and drive performance and engagement, has a wide experience of stakeholder engagement and a broad range of experience in different sectors. 1. What three traits define you? Resilience, pragmatism and humour 2. ...
Mandy Eddolls is the Interim HR Engagement Director at the University of Warwick. She is an expert on developing People & Organisation strategy to...
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Charity Times - 26/02/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE Charities fight back after attack over expenditure Charities have defended themselves after the Mail on Sunday reported about issues of expenditure on executive pay and backroom running costs. A number of large charities have been accused of misleading donors, with analysis reported by the newspaper indicating that many include money spent on executive pay, public relations and suppo...
GOVERNANCE Charities fight back after attack over expenditure Charities have defended themselves after the Mail on Sunday reported about issues of ...
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Challenges of moving sectors for HR Professionals - Solutions from Aytan Hilton
Posted by Claire Stradling
I speak with HR professionals every day and one of the topics of discussion to always arise is the challenges of moving sector within HR. I wanted to get a better insight into this matter and so I asked for the advice of a few senior HR professionals who we work with, who have successfully navigated multiple sector moves within their extensive HR careers. It seems that on the candidate side, t...
I speak with HR professionals every day and one of the topics of discussion to always arise is the challenges of moving sector within HR. I wanted ...
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Charity Times - 19/02/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
FUNDRAISING Cancer Research UK launches legacies campaign Cancer Research UK has launched a campaign to boost legacy giving involving social media, digital and TV advertising. A video features a selection of people who are leaving money to the charity in their will. “The advert features real people who are making an invaluable contribution to the cause. They are completely unscripted, and the w...
FUNDRAISING Cancer Research UK launches legacies campaign Cancer Research UK has launched a campaign to boost legacy giving involving social media,...
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Charity Times - 12/02/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE Reform of accounting rules urged Charity representative bodies are urging reforms to the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) in their responses to a consultation on how to reform the process. NCVO said it could “see good arguments” that the SORP committee’s membership “would benefit from a wider range of stakeholders” and the Directory of Social Change (DSC) also said the commit...
GOVERNANCE Reform of accounting rules urged Charity representative bodies are urging reforms to the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) in the...
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Challenges of moving sectors for HR Professionals - Solutions from Sheena Macdonald
Posted by Claire Stradling
Having spoken with candidates and clients over the past couple of weeks, one of the pervasive topics was the challenges of moving sector within HR. I wanted to get a better insight into this matter and so I asked for the advice of a few senior HR professionals who we work with, who have successfully navigated multiple sector moves within their extensive HR careers. It seems that on the candida...
Having spoken with candidates and clients over the past couple of weeks, one of the pervasive topics was the challenges of moving sector within HR....
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Hilary Anderson, Head of Recruitment at Metropolitan Housing Association
Posted by Claire Stradling
Hilary Anderson is the Head Of Recruitment at Metropolitan Housing Association. The Metropolitan Housing Association deliver care and support to customers with a wide range of needs, specialising in services for older people and for people with mental health issues and learning disabilities. We also deliver a wide range of shorter-term services which provide customers with intensive support. Fi...
Hilary Anderson is the Head Of Recruitment at Metropolitan Housing Association. The Metropolitan Housing Association deliver care and support to cu...
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Charity Times - 22/01/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
GOVERNANCE NCVO launches ethical principles for charities NCVO has launched a benchmark of good practice to help charities become more inclusive, open and ethical in how they work and treat people. The Charity Ethical Principles guidance, formerly the Charity Code of Ethics, encourages governing bodies, staff and volunteers to actively consider the principles and how they can integrate them in ...
GOVERNANCE NCVO launches ethical principles for charities NCVO has launched a benchmark of good practice to help charities become more inclusive, o...
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The Secret to Interview Success
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Interviews can be intimidating and no matter how much experience you have, unless you fully prepare you’ll run the risk of underselling yourself and missing out on that dream position. It may be cliché but the old adage “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” has never been truer in relation to interviews. We have produced a Secret to Interview Success booklet to assist our candidat...
Interviews can be intimidating and no matter how much experience you have, unless you fully prepare you’ll run the risk of underselling yourself an...
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Create a culture where everyone has equal opportunities
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There has been a growing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace over the years. This year it has been very refreshing to learn how firms are promoting a positive integration between work and life, to create an environment that influences career development and that empowers everyone. Furthermore, promoting an environment regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, d...
There has been a growing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace over the years. This year it has been very refre...
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All I Want for Christmas Is a HR Interim Role
Posted by Claire Stradling
Are you a Senior HR professional looking to secure a HR Interim role in the New Year? Why Wait? In the current market, we are increasingly seeing Senior HR Professionals move into the world of interim, new approaches to work-life balance, exploring personal interests, engaging in new challenges and a simple way of experiencing different industries are some of the many reasons. In this short art...
Are you a Senior HR professional looking to secure a HR Interim role in the New Year? Why Wait? In the current market, we are increasingly seeing S...
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How You Can Make the Most of December in HR
Posted by Claire Stradling
Christmas is always a tough time for professionals working in HR, especially HR Directors. As a HR recruiter, I’m always torn as to whether I’m looking forward to Christmas or not, from a work perspective at least. Whilst I must note that I absolutely love Christmas, it can have a negative effect on the workforce or those on the market. So with so much going on in December how do you keep moti...
Christmas is always a tough time for professionals working in HR, especially HR Directors. As a HR recruiter, I’m always torn as to whether I’m lo...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About: Peta Newlin, Interim Head of Human Resources
Posted by Claire Stradling
Peta Newlin is an accomplished and qualified Head of HR professional with extensive managerial experience, working as part of the Senior Leadership team across the whole spectrum of HR, L&D, OD and contract management. She has worked in private and public sector in strategy development, recruitment, payroll, employee engagement, process redesign, cultural change, policy review and design, OD, s...
Peta Newlin is an accomplished and qualified Head of HR professional with extensive managerial experience, working as part of the Senior Leadership...
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5 Signs That One of your Team is Considering a Move
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Every manager dreads that conversation with a valued team member, often pre-empted by the email that reads ‘can I have a word?’ We have done a lot of research at Pro-Legal to help our clients retain their best people and being able to spot the tell-tale signs of dissatisfaction so that you can proactively manage the situation. I am not going to be so facile as to list: short notice leave reque...
Every manager dreads that conversation with a valued team member, often pre-empted by the email that reads ‘can I have a word?’ We have done a lot ...
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The Pro-Group Christmas Quiz 2018
Posted by Loren Von Sternberg
On Tuesday 4th December, Pro-Recruitment held its infamous annual Christmas Quiz, and what a night it was. With the best and brightest from across the worlds of HR, Tax, Finance and Legal, 26 teams went head to head for the much-coveted title of Pro-Recruitment Christmas Quiz Champions 2018. The competitive streak in some of the teams was evident from the outset and with company rivalries and ...
On Tuesday 4th December, Pro-Recruitment held its infamous annual Christmas Quiz, and what a night it was. With the best and brightest from across...
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Is Your Long Commute Really Worth It?
Posted by Jennifer Nelson
Are you a Finance, Tax, Legal or HR professional commuting over two hours every day? According to the TUC, the service sector has seen the biggest increase in travel time over the last decade, with 130% more workers travelling for two or more hours a day than in 2004. Serious disruption at Paddington, a week of strikes on South Western Railway coupled with major signal failures has spelt misery...
Are you a Finance, Tax, Legal or HR professional commuting over two hours every day? According to the TUC, the service sector has seen the biggest ...
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WEBINAR - How to negotiate a pay rise
Posted by Pat Keogh
We’ve all thought about it… asking for an increase in salary. Salary negotiation is a key skill which will help you throughout your career. Whether you’re a Solicitor or Accountant, a Tax Manager looking to get to Tax Partner, or just a Generalist HR professional exploring salaries in your current role, this webinar will give you some essential advice to plan and execute a strategy to help you ...
We’ve all thought about it… asking for an increase in salary. Salary negotiation is a key skill which will help you throughout your career. Whether...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About: David Woodman, Interim Director, Human Resources at Ambition School Leadership
Posted by Claire Stradling
David Woodman is the Interim Director, Human Resources at Ambition School Leadership. Ambition School Leadership runs leadership development programmes in England that enable school leaders to create more impact in schools that serve disadvantaged children and their communities. What three traits define you? Responsibility, Professionalism and importantly – a sense of humour. What’s the weirdes...
David Woodman is the Interim Director, Human Resources at Ambition School Leadership. Ambition School Leadership runs leadership development progra...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About: Tracy Madgwick, HR Consultant at Crafnant Consulting
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With a 28 year career in Human Resources, Tracy Madgwick has amassed a broad and deep experience of all aspects of HR. A former HR director, she has worked for both smaller businesses and large corporate organisations, including those in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. What three traits define you? Enthusiasm, patience and getting things done. What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever...
With a 28 year career in Human Resources, Tracy Madgwick has amassed a broad and deep experience of all aspects of HR. A former HR director, she ha...
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August 2018: HR News Round Up
Posted by Claire Stradling
CIPD welcomes new EU settlement toolkit for employers The CIPD welcomes the publication of a new toolkit by the Home Office to help employers support and inform their EU staff on how to acquire ‘settled’ status in the UK after Brexit. The CIPD and its members have played a key part in shaping the overall registration process through the institute’s role on the Home Office’s employers forum on p...
CIPD welcomes new EU settlement toolkit for employers The CIPD welcomes the publication of a new toolkit by the Home Office to help employers suppo...
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60 Seconds With: Julie Wiseman, Senior HR Business Partner at Pell Frischmann
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What advice would you give yourself 10 years ago on how to become a senior leader in HR? I didn’t and wouldn’t give myself any advice because I have and had no expectations. I tend to be my own worst enemy and have always questioned whether or not I am good enough as an HR professional. However, I do believe that being a senior leader in HR will come naturally if you are naturally good at it. Y...
What advice would you give yourself 10 years ago on how to become a senior leader in HR? I didn’t and wouldn’t give myself any advice because I hav...
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How to Attract Gen Z Without Alienating Millennials
Posted by Claire Stradling
Millennials will soon be outnumbered – Bloomberg analysis just published. Generation Z will account for 32% of the earth's population in 2019, compared to millennials, at 31.5%, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Members of Gen Z, born after 2001, differ from their millennial predecessors: They've only ever known a digital world, and they grew up amid the “war on terror” and the global recessio...
Millennials will soon be outnumbered – Bloomberg analysis just published. Generation Z will account for 32% of the earth's population in 2019, comp...
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4 Tools to Amp up Your Job Search
Posted by Becca Ly
Finding a new job can be tough. There are so many aspects to the whole job search process, writing a killer CV, preparing for your interview and even dressing appropriately, that it can often at times be overwhelming. But did you know that there is a wealth of tools out there on the web to help you nail that job search process and land your dream job? Here’s a breakdown of our top 4 tools to am...
Finding a new job can be tough. There are so many aspects to the whole job search process, writing a killer CV, preparing for your interview and ev...
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60 Seconds With: Stephen Phillpott, Head of People Services at Tower Hamlets Homes
Posted by Claire Stradling
What advice would you give yourself 10 years ago on how to become a senior leader in HR? As a general point, try and treat everyone as your next boss. It’s a smaller world than you might think and you’ll likely come across them again one day in a different context. More specifically to HR, my advice is to be curious about how the ‘front line’ and ‘back office’ connect – that’s led me to find ...
What advice would you give yourself 10 years ago on how to become a senior leader in HR? As a general point, try and treat everyone as your next bo...
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Agile Working – Is it the new bartering tool?
Posted by Claire Stradling
Every candidate has different motivations as to why they search for a new role but gone are the days where money and career progression are the key drivers. Don’t get me wrong, everyone is still looking for a pay rise and thinking about the bigger picture but a vast amount of the candidates that we work with will ask on the first call; “Is there a chance to work from home?” Agile working is a g...
Every candidate has different motivations as to why they search for a new role but gone are the days where money and career progression are the key...
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Diversity - Banning all white or all male shortlists and a call by ACEVO for the charity sector to do more
Posted by Claire Stradling
A new report by Acevo and the Institute of fundraising states the charity sector must do more to address a diversity “deficit” and calls on charities to prioritise increasing diversity in their workforces to prevent groupthink, generate income, operate more creatively and attract top talent. Some well known organisations have been in the news recently with new policies to attract more diversity...
A new report by Acevo and the Institute of fundraising states the charity sector must do more to address a diversity “deficit” and calls on chariti...
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Internal Recruitment Dream Team
Posted by Claire Stradling
I probably sound like I’m shooting myself in the foot here but for years, organisations have become heavily reliant on recruitment agencies to fill what I would call “BAU” vacancies, and I can never understand why bulking up the internal recruitment teams with superstars isn’t higher on the agenda? Recruitment is at the forefront of every business and nine times out of ten having a strong inter...
I probably sound like I’m shooting myself in the foot here but for years, organisations have become heavily reliant on recruitment agencies to fill...
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Interviews – What not to do!
Posted by Loren Von Sternberg
There have been several articles on our newsfeeds such as “good interview tips”, “how to prepare for an interview” or “how to get over the line at interview stage” – Whilst these are all extremely helpful, I haven’t seen too many pieces that identify the things that drive interviewers up the wall... Remember, the hardest part of the job process is getting an interview – Why go through all that ...
There have been several articles on our newsfeeds such as “good interview tips”, “how to prepare for an interview” or “how to get over the line at ...
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Charity Times -17/04/18
Posted by Claire Stradling
RESEARCH Charities asked what research is needed in sector A consultation has been launched to find the sector’s priorities for research topics. Sir Stephen Bubb of Charity Futures, the programme to improve charity governance and leadership, said: “Too often research in the charity sector is not focused on what matters to charities and donors . . . . High quality, relevant, future-looking resea...
RESEARCH Charities asked what research is needed in sector A consultation has been launched to find the sector’s priorities for research topics. Si...
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Unconscious bias in the hiring process
Posted by Claire Stradling
We have been recruiting within the public sector for many years now and it’s no secret that workforces being more diverse and inclusive is probably the biggest ongoing issue that clients/hiring managers have. But with such an emphasis on attracting diverse talent, where are organisations falling down? On speaking to several clients, I would say it comes down to three key factors; Resourcing fr...
We have been recruiting within the public sector for many years now and it’s no secret that workforces being more diverse and inclusive is probably...
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What can organisations do to support workplace wellbeing?
Posted by Claire Stradling
Following on from a recent webinar, where Heeral Gudka, a leading life and executive coach talked about the four pillars of wellbeing in the workplace, and my follow up blog last week where I explored some of the initiatives organisations are offering to support mental and psychical wellbeing, this blog explores further environmental and financial initiatives companies can offer to support its ...
Following on from a recent webinar, where Heeral Gudka, a leading life and executive coach talked about the four pillars of wellbeing in the workpl...
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Mental Wellbeing
Posted by Claire Stradling
Intrinsically, work is good for us. Simply having a job gives us a combination of self-esteem, companionship and status. The Royal College of Psychiatrists says this, and also lets us know that some workplaces contribute to mental ill-health. Our mental health is constantly in flux – we won’t always be happy, we won’t always feel sad. But our stays in each hotel will vary from person to person....
Intrinsically, work is good for us. Simply having a job gives us a combination of self-esteem, companionship and status. The Royal College of Psych...
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Let’s all #PressforProgress
Posted by Becca Ly
Progress requires pressure – it always has. And that’s the reason why days like International Women’s Day exist. How do we measure this progress? Big 4 firm, EY UK have a countdown clock on their website which suggests, at current rates of progress, we still have 216 years to go before achieving gender parity. And that is for women in the western world. If we count all women the number is sure ...
Progress requires pressure – it always has. And that’s the reason why days like International Women’s Day exist. How do we measure this progress? B...
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Getting to know you - Heeral Gudka, Executive Coach
Posted by Claire Stradling
Heeral Gudka is a coach working with individuals and businesses internationally, facilitating improvements in engagement and mindset. Coaching clients come to Heeral for an integrated approach which brings about lasting change. 15 years of insurance industry experience working in London and Bermuda stand her in good stead to work with corporate professionals. Heeral has also created more divers...
Heeral Gudka is a coach working with individuals and businesses internationally, facilitating improvements in engagement and mindset. Coaching clie...
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Hiring Managers- Are you selling enough?
Posted by Kate Green
Interviews have historically been geared towards candidates selling themselves and doing everything they can to get the job, and in some instances, that is still the case, but these days candidates in the accountancy and finance market have a LOT of options, and they know that the tables have turned! With the market being so candidate driven, top quality candidates are picking up numerous inter...
Interviews have historically been geared towards candidates selling themselves and doing everything they can to get the job, and in some instances,...
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The Gender Pay GAAP
Posted by Kate Green
This month saw the brand new £10 note featuring Jane Austen enter circulation. Austen, an English novelist famous for her romance and comedy-fuelled literature, is the only woman – apart from the Queen – to now feature on an English banknote. Theresa May, somewhat like Marmite – the public tend to either love her or hate her. Whichever side of the argument you're on, there is no denying she is ...
This month saw the brand new £10 note featuring Jane Austen enter circulation. Austen, an English novelist famous for her romance and comedy-fuelle...
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6 Mistakes People Make When Moving Firms
Posted by Alison Humphries
We know that moving firms can be a great way to progress your career. It’s also not without risk and many lateral moves, despite the best intentions, go wrong. We've partnered with Heather Townsend, co-author of ‘How to make partner and still have a life’ to produce a series of webinars to help you with the transitions. In this article, Heather reveals the classic and often career-limiting mist...
We know that moving firms can be a great way to progress your career. It’s also not without risk and many lateral moves, despite the best intention...
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Latest Recruitment Trends – April 2017
Posted by Jennifer Nelson
The REC Chief Executive, Karen Green has recently summarised the current UK job market with “Finding people to do the jobs on offer is rapidly becoming employers’ biggest headache and many are reporting an increasing number of white collar jobs as hard to fill, including in the IT and financial sectors.” This follows the latest REC / HIS Markit report (March 2017) demonstrating that following...
The REC Chief Executive, Karen Green has recently summarised the current UK job market with “Finding people to do the jobs on offer is rapidly beco...
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3 Worries About Your Ability To Win New Clients
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A few months ago Heather Townsend, co-author of 'How to make partner and still have a life’, explained the 10 lessons that every prospective partner needs to learn to an audience of over 200 tax, finance and legal professionals. The 6th lesson was the need to have a consistent business development routine. As a follow on to this talk, in this article, Heather shares 3 signs that the consisten...
A few months ago Heather Townsend, co-author of 'How to make partner and still have a life’, explained the 10 lessons that every prospective partn...
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