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HR Data: Every Number Tells a Story
Numbers, numbers all around, but what do they mean and what impact can they have on your business decisions? How can you get the most out of the data you already capture through your HR…
The Top 5 HR Trends coming in 2024
I’m ready to dive into the HR trends shaping 2024 and beyond? Are you? 🚀 AI is stealing the show, shaking up everything from candidate screening to decision-making. Get on the AI train now because…
Interview top tips for candidates
I’ll be interviewing a few candidates over the coming weeks and I know it can be nerve-wracking to sit down and speak to someone you don’t know, so here are my top tips for maximising…
Embed ethical decision making
Ethical decision-making might sound a bit fancy, but trust me, it’s all about doing what’s right for everyone in your workplace and creating a positive vibe. Let’s break it down in simple terms and explore…
Using mentors as part of your L&D Strategy
In the realm of personal and professional development, mentoring is a powerful tool that nurtures potential and allows growth. Often seen as a one-sided exchange, where a seasoned expert imparts wisdom to a receptive protégé,…
Onboarding happy remote workers
Contrary to what some believe, remote working is not going away. It offers tech businesses the ability to access top talent, increase productivity, reduce costs, enhance employee satisfaction, ensure business continuity, and contribute to environmental…
Talent attraction for gen z
As the mother of two Gen Z daughters entering the workforce for the first time, I’m constantly struck by the poor press Gen Z seems to get. There’s a common stereotype that Gen Z is…
Creating a supportive environment for mental health
It might seem overwhelming and a lot of extra work for a start up or scale up to concentrate on employees’ mental health and wellbeing, but it’s critical for a positive work environment and doesn’t…
5 top tips on how to be an inclusive small business
It’s hugely frustrating to see big firms “diversity washing” in order to up their company’s ESG profile and subsequently its value. Start ups and scale ups don’t need to employ such fakery! Embed inclusion from…
Humanising redundancies
Although I believe things are starting to look up and I’m seeing many of my connections talking about new roles on LinkedIn, redundancy still seems to be a fate facing many in the tech sector…