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Success for our Apprentices at the CATCH Apprenticeship Awards

18/07/2023

Recently, we attended the CATCH Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony and it was fantastic to reward all the hardworking apprentices over the last year. The night was a fantastic celebration, shining a spotlight on those who have gone above and beyond during…

An Employers Guide to the 'Plan 5' English Student Finance Loan

21/07/2023

In this upcoming academic year, the new 'Plan 5' loans will launch for higher education starts which will see the biggest shift in Student Finance for over a decade. A shift that will see an increase in cost by over…

How to Change Organisation Culture in 5 Steps - Guest Article

24/07/2023

Organisation culture has a major impact on levels of employee engagement. This article explores how to create a strong organisational culture in 5 steps. What is organisation culture? Organisational culture can be defined as the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours…

The Key Skills that People Managers need to Hone - Guest Article by Jill Maidment

02/08/2023

In the complex post-pandemic workplace, people managers require a range of skills to be able to manage their teams effectively. Remote and Performance Management are key When the pandemic first hit, many middle managers were laid off and team…

Flexible Working Requests - Guest Article by John Morgan & Thomas Corcoran

09/08/2023

With the development of new technology meaning that employees work from home more easily, and accompanying shifts in working practices during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a radical shift in flexible working practices over the past…

Stafforce Bulletin - August Issue

11/08/2023

Welcome to the August issue of your Stafforce Bulletin. The summer vibes were almost dampened by the relentless pouring rain lately, making it feel far from an actual summer. Surprisingly, we're only halfway through the season and with the…

Spotlight Interview: Chief Executive at Port Skills Safety

07/08/2023

We're excited to share the second instalment of our spotlight interviews with industry leaders. This time, we feature Debbie Cavaldoro, the Chief Executive at Port Skills Safety. She has also recently been appointed as the Chair of the Board…

August Labour Market Statistics: ONS

15/08/2023

We have compiled a summary of the significant findings from the latest ONS report for August. This report provides crucial estimates and statistics related to employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, and other important indicators for the UK. Through this, we can…

How do I become a Production Manager?

16/08/2023

Production Managers play a pivotal role in overseeing the seamless and economically efficient execution of manufacturing processes, while also ensuring the punctual delivery of products. Their responsibilities encompass a spectrum of tasks, ranging from optimising production workflows to controlling costs,…

Menopause at work - why is this topic still big news? Guest Article by Cathy Richardson

17/08/2023

Are you wondering why, lately, you are seeing a lot more information in your LinkedIn feed, in the news and just about everywhere about menopause? It’s a topic with staying power, for sure! For several years now, there has…