Day: February 16, 2024

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Recruitment
Emma Browning

The top reasons job seekers are put off a business when applying for a new role

A new report* has revealed the top 7 reasons job seekers are put off a business when applying for a new role with bad reviews and terrible annual leave topping the list.  Top Reasons Job Seekers Don’t Apply for A New Role Bad Reviews online 46% Terrible annual leave 44% Bad Staff incentives and benefits 42% Morally dubious sector 32% No hybrid working 21% No Sustainability Policy 19% Outdated Sector 18% The survey shows that job seekers are often extensively researching firms before applying for new roles with nearly half…
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Strategy
Emma Browning

Top HR Priorities for a business start up

In 2023, more than half of startups (65%) have no dedicated human resources support. That’s a stark contrast to Fortune 100 enterprises, where human resources is a standard department for 100% of top companies. For many startups, this is the result of limited resources. Founders and CEOs are faced with difficult choices, such as whether to devote resources to product development or seeking additional funding. Yet HR is a critically important function for every business. Not only can establishing an HR department early on help your company scale effectively, but…
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Development
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Strategies To Combat The Winter Blues

As the days get shorter and darker and nights get longer and more drawn out, have you noticed a dip in productivity? If so, you’re not alone. A study in the Harvard Business Review found that January is the least productive time of the year. 41% of those surveyed say their mental health gets worse during the holidays, and one in five seek professional support for managing their mental health. The report says it’s partly a symptom of how energy levels, mood and wider mental health deteriorates in the winter…
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