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Are higher salaries the saving grace for recruitment & retention issues?

Are higher salaries the saving grace for recruitment & retention issues?

By Employee Engagement, Employee Management, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, Natural HR, Recruitment

Could higher paying jobs tackle recruitment & retention issues? Another year, another set of challenges in the workplace. Talent shortages, the cost of living crisis and increased demands from staff have given way to a highly volatile job market, which is now run by employees. This is being felt by HR professionals up and down the country as they try to recruit and retain talent as best they can in the current economic climate. But with more jobs than candidates and inflation running riot, the question is, is cash still king? Our HR in 2023 and beyond report revealed that…

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What do we really mean by job satisfaction?

What do we really mean by job satisfaction?

By Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Recruitment
There are many HR terms that are frequently used in the industry, but after two years of remote working and the dreaded ‘Great Resignation’, we’re all re-evaluating what the term ‘job satisfaction’ means. Indeed, great strides have been made to invest in wellbeing at work – from statutory flexible working to mental health first aiders. But what is it that attracts people to an organisation, and crucially, what keeps them in their jobs? In our latest report, the top 10 HR stats to bring to the board, we examine the principles of measuring employee satisfaction, including: Attracting the right colleagues...
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What can we learn from employee attrition?

What can we learn from employee attrition?

By Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Recruitment
When looking at employee welfare and general company performance, employee retention often takes precedence. The length of a colleague’s service is often correlative with their overall happiness, remuneration and prospects. To turn this on its head, however, we also need to consider employee attrition. It’s an uncomfortable subject, and one that we cover extensively in our latest report, the top 10 HR stats to bring to the board. No employer wants to put high staff turnover under the microscope – but it’s essential to identify inherent problems within the company. So, what questions should you be asking yourself? 1. Why...
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Top tips for getting more useful CVs and cover letters from applicants

10 tips for getting more useful CVs and cover letters from applicants

By Recruitment

You’ve posted your job, and you’re thrilled to start sorting through the resumes and cover letters that come your way. But how do you get applicants to submit higher-quality applications? Here are 10 tips to help you get more compelling and useful CVs and cover letters from job seekers.  10 Tips for Receiving More Relevant CVs and Cover Letters  If you’re recruiting young employees, you can point them to a contemporary CV builder that helps them design the best resume possible. Here’s some other ways to attract great applicants. 1. Be Clear in Your Job Description  Create a clear and…

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Why your team needs a more proactive approach to recruitment in 2023

Why your team needs a more proactive approach to recruitment in 2023

By Recruitment, Talent Management

Why businesses need a more proactive approach to talent acquisition in 2023 The recruitment landscape entered the year in the grip of the so-called ‘Great Resignation’. Businesses began to suffer with shortages of quality candidates and a war for talent ensued. We’re now at a point where this war is over, and the talent has won. The UK unemployment rate for the third quarter of 2022 was 3.6% according to the Office for National Statistics, which is as low as it’s been in recent history. We find ourselves amidst a cost of living crisis and with a surge of more…

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