The Impact Of Technology On The Future Of Work
The way in which we interact with technology is rapidly evolving. Technology now plays an integral role in workplaces worldwide and has been used to improve efficiency, communication and operations. With technological innovations now advancing faster than ever, many people are asking what the future workplace will look like. This topic was covered in the recent Birkman Report, which looked at the macro business environment and how such trends could influence workplaces. Here’s a breakdown o...
Read moreHow To Sell In Disruptive Times
The last few years have been crazy for the business world. A pandemic, the great resignation, AI, and now a recession, it's fair to say that “normal” working conditions are a thing of the past. As economic and political issues continue to influence the market, businesses need to adapt to this turbulence. This involves adapting their operations as well as how they sell. With this in mind, here are six ways you can adapt your sales tactics during disruptive times.
Read moreHow You Can Improve Employee Wellbeing
Employee wellbeing has become an important part of the workplace. While many jobs traditionally focus on salary, many employers are now realising the importance of keeping their staff happy. However, it's no easy task. Employee wellbeing is a complex topic spanning several areas of an individual's life. According to the 2022 Birkman Report, Great Place to Work outlines five dimensions that cover employee well-being. These are emotional support, purpose, personal support, meaningful connectio...
Read moreTop Tips To Land Your Next Interview
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If you’re looking for new opportunities in 2023 it’s important to stay on top of the latest interview trends. There’s nothing worse than sending out 50 applications only to find they’re out of date. With many job requirements changing, recruiters often use new criteria for their hiring process, requiring candidates to align their applications accordingly. With this in mind, here are four top tips to help you land your next interview.
Read more7 Ways To Create A Great Place To Work
The workplace environment can significantly impact your employees. It can affect everything from productivity to workplace morale, ultimately determining a teams performance. A great workplace inspires teams to collaborate, build relationships and use their skills and abilities to reach goals and targets. On the other hand, a negative workplace can lower morale, decrease productivity and increase turnover. In 2023, turnover is on the rise with many businesses struggling to create a pos...
Read moreChanges To The Minimum Wage In April 2023
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The minimum wage in the UK will increase on the 1st of April 2023 to counter the impact of inflation. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said that the National Living Wage will increase across age ranges from 16-year-olds to 23-year-olds and above. Here’s how it will impact different age groups. 23-year-olds and above (known as the National Living Wage) will receive a pay increase of 9.7%. This will increase their wage from £9.50 to £10.42 an hour.
Read moreWhat Is A Good Net Promoter Score?
A Net Promoter Score (NPS) is one of the best metrics used by businesses to measure customer satisfaction and loyalty. It is calculated by asking customers how likely they are to recommend a company, product, or service to a friend or colleague, on a scale of 0 to 10. Customers who give a score of 9 or 10 are considered "promoters," those who give a score of 7 or 8 are "passives," and those who give a score of 0 to 6 are "detractors."
Read moreThe Value of Quarterly Business Review
What are the problems for a business that does not conduct a quarterly business review and what are the benefits for those businesses that do? Here is an important summary.
Read moreThe Employment Market- What It Looks Like At The Moment
The employment market has been through a turbulent few years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Working conditions have changed, employee demands are evolving, and millions of people are leaving their jobs in what’s being called the great resignation. Given the volatility of the market, it’s crucial that employers and jobseekers stay on top of market trends to avoid any unexpected surprises. With this in mind, here are three trends in the employment market and the jobs that will be mos...
Read moreThe Best Ways To Attract And Retain Staff
Attracting and retaining staff is an ever-growing problem for businesses in the UK. Around 81% of SMEs struggle to recruit new staff, while 41% of larger companies are finding it harder to attract the right candidates each year. To change these downward trends, businesses will need to adapt both how they attract new team members and how they retain their current staff, offering unique incentives and packages to keep their teams happy. This article will look at ways to attract new staff and h...
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