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Keeping up with the millennials - are millennials joining your workforce?
about 5 years ago by Ella Sandoval, LeedsWith millennials becoming the biggest generation entering the workforce, it would be wise to assume that if they haven't already, millennials will be coming to your business soon. As with all businesses, attraction and retention are two of the main focuses when thinking about hiring millennials. By gaining knowledge and insight into millennials you could put measures in plac...
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Why you shouldn’t stop learning when you leave school
about 5 years ago by Chloe Davidson, CardiffSo many of us go through the education system anticipating the day we finish so that we can get out into the world of work to kick-off our careers and start making some money.In reality, is what you have learnt up until that point enough to sustain you throughout your whole career? The simple answer is no. It has been estimated that over 60% Primary School age children right...
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Are you ready for a promotion?
about 5 years ago by Lisa Gale, ManchesterAre you a high achiever? Are you successful in your current job? Is the next natural step for you a promotion?Whilst most people will aspire to be the best they can possibly be in their current role, is it time to think about what skills can you learn in your current role that would be beneficial to further your career? Recent CMI (Chartered Management Institute) research ha...
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Till stress us do part: are you married to your job?
about 5 years ago by Rhiannon Edwards, CardiffIs your job the first thing you think about when you wake up and the last thing before you go to sleep? Are you saying ‘’I do’’ more to your boss than your loved ones, friends and family? If so, it may be time to take stock and look at finding a better balance between your work and personal life. It is so easy to forget to switch off, relax and take time for yourself. Countl...
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Getting the perfect work/life balance - what our candidates said
about 5 years ago by Catherine Stroud, YorkStudies have shown that a good work/life balance contributes to stronger mental health, higher productivity good staff retention. However, what defines a 'perfect' work/ life balance is different for each individual. One size does not fit all. We surveyed our candidates hoping to find out what they really thought about work/life balance and how it affects their lives. I...
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Is technology at work interfering with your employees' personal lives?
about 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoInvestment in technology is becoming all the more of a focus in the social care industry. Introducing technology and providing employees with digitial skills is set to impact the social care sector, not just by improving the day-to-day work of employees but the service clients receive at the end of it. But whether it's at work or in our personal lives we are all becoming muc...
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Budgeting for new staff? Here are some steps to help you through it
about 5 years ago by Susanna Phillips, WatfordRecruitment of new staff can feel like a thankless task, one which many try to avoid. But with some pre-planning, and if you can look at a general budget it can make your recruitment process easier. Here are some tips on how you can start the budgeting process for new staff to join your team, and how BS Social Care can help you.1. Check the requirements of all your departmen...
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Getting the most out of performance reviews
about 5 years ago by Rebecca Smith, WokingPerformance reviews are evolving with organisations moving from traditional annual performance reviews to ongoing conversations and regular ‘check ins’. But how do you turn often disengaging reviews into a positive experience that encourages performance? Follow these simple tips and notice the transformation.1. Time to prepareThink about sharing a memo, points you plan to di...