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What has 2020 changed for HR? - Guest Article by Jenefer Livings

30/09/2020

I started 2020 talking about the Good Work Plan and how employment law changes from April would be the biggest for years. Little did I know what 2020 would really bring. By April extension of IR35 had been delayed until…

7 Top Tips for Managing Absence - Guest Article by Jenefer Livings

23/10/2020

Absence is disruptive, there is no doubt about it and the most common concern business owners talk to me about. Itâ€™s unfortunately one of the necessary evils of employing people. People are not machines, they do not operate on…

Be Kind - Article by Rachel Rowe Chartered MCIPD

27/10/2020

In 2019 I stepped away from a blended operational and strategic role and purposely chose to return to a role that allowed me to focus on senior HR recruitment.Â The shift in focus allowed me time to reflect on the…

Flexible working, working patterns and the changing environment - Guest Article by Sandra Peers

09/12/2020

2020 has been a unique canvas which has changed the way both an organization and the employee adapt to the changing environment around us. What was at one point a straightforward, going to work and doing a certain working pattern,…

Leading Change with Foresight for Growth - Guest Article by Jennifer Bryan & Steve Wells

05/01/2021

The world is increasingly subject to significant change and while the focus is often on the potential implications of exponential technology developments like artificial intelligence, robotics, adaptive manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality for example, political, economic, and social change is…

Nicholas Associates Group Completes Board Realignment

01/02/2021

Leading Talent selection company Nicholas Associates Group has implemented a restructuring of its Board of Directors following the recent departure of the CEO. The move sees Lisa Gainsford, who joined the Rotherham-based company 5 years ago as Chief Executive…

Interview Tips for Apprentices

05/02/2021

You rarely get a second chance to make a good impression on a prospective employer, so at your interview, it is important that you get it right first time. We have put together some top tips on; Preparing yourself What…

CV Tips for Apprentices

05/02/2021

Writing your first CV can be a little tricky; you need to choose a format and style that best suits the career path you are hoping for. When applying for an apprenticeship, employers are looking for that person that shines…

10 reasons why apprenticeships make good business sense

05/02/2021

76% Companies say apprentices provide a higher level of productivity. 92% Employers with apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated, satisfied workforce. 83% Employers with apprentices rely on their apprenticeship programme to provide future skills. 59% Employers have…

Apprenticeship FAQs

05/02/2021

What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a job where you spend 80% of your working hours on workplace duties being guided by team colleagues who can share their experiences and knowledge with you, and the remaining 20% of your…