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Struggling to fill niche vacancies? Tired of relying on ad response? No budget for agencies? 📢 Book your space on our 1-day training course for in-house recruiters and HR specialists and learn how to implement a more proactive approach to recruiting sector-specialist and highly-skilled candidates. We'll help you develop the confidence and expertise to run highly effective job-board searches and learn how to make compelling approaches to applicants - giving you access to a larger talent pool and the ability to track down the niche skills and experience your business needs. Click here to view full course contents 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePndKuNm Email caroline@grassroots-consulting.co.uk to book a place on our upcoming course dates or to enquire about a bespoke coaching session for your in-house team. #inhouserecruiter #talentacquisition #recruitment #recruitmenttraining #hrtraining #hrmanagers #executivesearch #candidatesearch #jobboard

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Staff Retention is HR's top issue in 2024! Recent research highlights pressing challenges for UK organisations, with employee retention emerging as a critical concern for 51% of HR decision-makers. The ability to meet increasing expectations around pay, work-life balance, and mental health support continues to stress HR teams, affecting nearly half of all organisations. Key Hurdles: - Recruitment and Retention: 45% of organisations anticipate struggles not only in keeping but also in engaging and recruiting top talent. - Adapting to New Work Environments: The management of remote and hybrid work settings remains a significant challenge. - Cultivating Positive Work Cultures: Issues such as bridging skills gaps, reducing absenteeism, and enhancing the overall employee experience are vital areas needing attention. As we look ahead to 2024, HR priorities are clear: retaining skilled staff, supporting health and wellbeing, and addressing salary expectations remain top of the agenda. What measures do you think businesses should implement to increase staff retention rates? Comment below 💬

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Early Careers Professional? Planning your 2024/5 campaign? We're here to help! As you consider your processes for the coming cycle, weighing up how to balance the need for efficiencies with delivering a quality candidate experience, we’re offering a series of webinars to help you make sense of it all. What are candidates looking for in 2024? How can you ensure you’re preparing them for the world of work? With so much choice, how do you ensure the technology you deploy is offering a consistent and supportive candidate experience? ☝️In part one, we’ll aim to answer these questions and more, exploring all the touch points in the early careers candidate journey; from attraction, through the application process, to onboarding and beyond. ✌️In part two, we’ll explore the practicalities of implementing tech at every part of the hiring journey, that helps your team achieve more in less time, and enhances the candidate experience by seamlessly blending technology with the human touch. ✨Sign up for both parts in one go: https://lnkd.in/dZaZTav8 #earlycareers #candidateexperience #recruitmenttech #talenttech #recruiterefficiency #TAtech #HRTech #recruiterevents

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Unlocking Career Success: Tips for Black Professionals in the UK! 1. Network Strategically: Engage with professional networks specifically for Black Professionals, such as The Black Scottish Awards or the Black Professionals UK Network. These platforms provide mentorship opportunities, career advancement resources and valuable connections with industry leaders. 2. Leverage Personal Branding: Build a strong personal brand by showcasing your expertise and thought leadership on platforms like LinkedIn. Share insights, write articles and participate in discussions relevant to your industry. This visibility can enhance your professional reputation and open doors to new opportunities. 3. Advocate for Inclusion: Actively participate in or initiate diversity and inclusion efforts within your organization. Being a vocal advocate for inclusive practices not only helps create a better workplace but also positions you as a leader committed to fostering a diverse and equitable professional environment. Let’s drive change, create opportunities and build a supportive community together! 💼✨ Visit www.blackprofessionals.uk to become a member today #BlackProfessionalsUK #CareerGrowth #DiversityAndInclusion #PersonalBranding

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Ever heard of value-based recruitment? Recruitment is more than just finding candidates with the right skills. The value-based approach goes beyond qualifications and finds people whose values align with the company's mission and culture. Although this article associates it with the care industry it's a game-changer for recruitment across all sectors, Want to learn more? Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3KeioSx #Recruitment #ESG #RecruitmentIndustry

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What does DEI in the workplace mean?    What exactly does creating a DEI workplace entail? How can organisations enhance their DEI efforts? Fear not, because this guide looks to clarify any misconceptions and help you understand how to make your business a shining example of inclusive DEI.    https://lnkd.in/gfCQkaaT Delve into our latest blog, where we explore:    ➡ What Is the purpose of DEI  ➡ Why DEI matters in the workplace   ➡ Benefits of DEI in the workplace   ➡ Workplace DEI software  #WorkplaceDEI #WorkplaceInclusion #Diversity  

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Apprenticeships continue to play a pivotal role in upskilling and enhancing workforce capability. Two employers shared insight into why they believe that apprenticeships are better at embedding learning over traditional short courses. Explore our range of specialist apprenticeships https://lnkd.in/dXdq-8a #apprenticeships #training #skills

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Inclusion interventions require consistency and measurement over time. Just like it takes time to increase profits, it takes time to create Inclusive cultures. Our recommendation is that you put into it what you want to get out of it. If you want to create an inclusive organisation that leads to increased staff morale, engagement, and performance, then you’ll need to invest in multiple ongoing interventions that are based on the needs of your employees and business. Thought-out inclusion interventions with a strategy that suits their work. Contact us today to discuss where you are, where you want to be, and how we can help you get there. #inclusionthatsticks #letsdothisright #inclusionstrategy #increasedperformance #inclusiveorganisations

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Did you know there are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK? Let’s raise awareness, break down barriers, and support inclusion for everyone. At Ayoa, we’re committed to making inclusivity the norm. Our tool supports individuals to overcome the challenges they face and help to unlock their full potential. Did you know? You can receive Ayoa through the DSA and AtW scheme. Learn more about the DSA Scheme here: https://lnkd.in/ebXg3gFj Learn more about the AtW Scheme here: https://lnkd.in/epNDuYRX #LearningDisabilityWeek2024 #Inclusion #Awareness

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Discover the power of inclusive hiring! 🤩 🎥 Our video showcases five ways technology is opening doors for accessible recruitment. There are 10.21 million people of working age in the UK who report that they were disabled, representing approximately 24% of the working-age population (House of Commons Library). That’s a huge portion of the UK’s potential workforce who may face barriers when applying for jobs if accessibility is not prioritized. Don’t miss out on top talent because of accessibility barriers 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️ Watch now and transform your hiring process ✅ #InclusiveRecruitment #Technology #WeAreIngeus #EnablingBetterLives

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Using video in job board advertisements can be a powerful way to attract and engage potential candidates. Here are some key benefits and tips for incorporating video into job ads: ⭐ Highlight Company Culture Use the video to showcase your company’s culture. Include clips of the office environment, team activities, or events to give potential candidates a feel for what it’s like to work at your company. Get your stakeholders involved, jobseekers would love to hear directly from the hiring manager or CEO. ⭐ Showcase the Role Provide a clear overview of the job responsibilities and expectations. You can include visuals that relate to the job tasks or environments where the candidate will work. Head over to our website here where you can read the full article on Using Video in Job Board Adverts 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXaGtXHv #Adverts #Video #VideoJobBoards #JobBoardAdverts #CandidateAttraction #ukrecruiter Louise Triance ⭐️

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Review your HR tech ecosystem with our skills experts in our bespoke workshops! HR and people teams are now using at least 17 tech tools, a 50% increase since the pandemic. 😮 HR leaders are overwhelmed and confused by what they should be using and how their tech stack should connect, particularly with skills insights. 💡 No matter if you already have some skills tech solutions embedded into your tech stack or you’re just getting started, our #SkillsIntelligence Tech Workshop is for enterprises like yours. 🌍 Book yours today: https://lnkd.in/ejkTKACT 👈 ‍

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🚀 New Resources Announcement! 🚀 Atkinson HR Community Members can now access and download two new helpful templates on our website: 1️⃣ Grievance Form Template 2️⃣ Grievance Policy and Procedure Template These templates are designed specifically for charity organisations, helping to streamline and standardise the grievance process. By using these resources, you can help ensure a fair, transparent, and efficient approach to handling grievances. Both are designed to be easily adapted to your organisation with areas to fill in prior to use highlighted in yellow 🟨 Empower your team and enhance your organisational culture with these helpful tools: https://lnkd.in/eNN4g86x #CharityHR #GrievanceManagement #ValuesDrivenHR #HRTemplates

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