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Hiring ex-offenders: the key to the skills shortage
Once prisoners have served their time, many battle to find work and rejoin society, with a lack of prospects a key reason for returning to criminal habits. As the Ban the Box employment campaign reaches its 10th anniversary in the UK, Lucie Daluiso, Divisional Managing Director – Further Education at Reed, considers the future of education and employment for ex-offenders.
3 minute read
HR toolkit: is the nine-box grid still a high performer?
Anyone in the talent management space will have seen the various arguments for and against the use of the nine-box grid, a decades-old assessment tool to help managers appraise team members, mapping them into one of nine categories. So how effective is it for the modern workforce? This blog considers whether it’s time to break out of the box for good.
4 minute read
Performance management: strategies for unlocking your team’s potential
Effective performance management is essential to unlocking your team’s potential, increasing productivity, achieving goals, and ultimately maximising success. Here we look at ways that managers can ensure this vital process is not overlooked and provide tips and effective strategies.
3 minute read
Looking beyond the application: identifying effective teachers when hiring
Identifying the most effective teachers when hiring is difficult, as CVs don’t always show the full picture of an individual’s character, natural flair and ability in the classroom. In this article, we consider what to look for when recruiting talented teachers for your school.
4 minute read
Finance funding challenges restricting growth of SMEs
Small businesses form an integral part of the UK economy, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. In this article, we look at the current financial issues facing SMEs, how this may impact the economy, as well as examine the possible government solutions put forward by the ICAEW.
3 minute read
Cambridge beats Oxford in job creation race
The ‘knowledge economy’ of elite university cities Oxford and Cambridge is a distinct advantage in terms of job creation – and the latest Bloomberg UK and Reed Jobs Report shows Cambridge has the edge. This article summarises the findings of the September 2023 report.
3 minute read
A focus on fairness: the benefits of becoming a forces-friendly employer
Employers can support current and former members of the armed forces in many ways. Maria Kaya, National Account Manager at Defence Relationship Management – Ministry of Defence, looks at the business benefits of being a ‘forces-friendly’ employer.
7 minute read
Leadership lessons from Lionesses Manager Sarina Wiegman
England Lionesses Manager Sarina Wiegman has led the team to historic victories over the past two years. Regarded as one of the world’s best managers, what leadership lessons can we learn from her unique style?
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