How do I encourage staff to return to work after Covid?

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How do I encourage staff to return to work after Covid?

Running a business is challenging at the best of times. Trying to do it in the middle of the worst global pandemic in a century makes it harder still. So, with lockdown being eased to stimulate growth, just how do you persuade people they should return to work in a post-Covid world?

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How important is work flexibility?

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How important is work flexibility?

Many companies see flexible working as an option, however it is not.  All workers within the UK have a legal right to request flexible working if they have been working for the same company for 26 weeks and the company has to review all requests in a reasonable manner.  There should be a sound business reason as to why they are not able to consider flexible working. 

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Has the workplace become a melting pot?

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Has the workplace become a melting pot?

With recent headlines around the gender pay gap and women in the workforce dominating the news, it’s easy for companies to try a one-size fits all recruitment approach to fill gaps quickly. But, diversity is much more than hiring individuals from a specific demographic or ethnic background. Often the mistake businesses make is encouraging management to hire from specific groups in order to tick the 'right' boxes, which can lead unhappy staff as inclusion needs to be a part of the company culture not just the hiring process.

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How to Attract Employees to Work for a Small Business or Start-up

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How to Attract Employees to Work for a Small Business or Start-up

In my last role while working for a private equity start-up company, one of my remits as the Head of Recruitment was to develop a strategy to encourage candidates to consider us as an employer.

What makes it difficult for small businesses is that they are either the new kid on the block or in many cases, candidates have not even heard of them even though they have been established for some time.

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