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How second-chance hiring builds a stronger workforce: in conversation with Timpson

We spoke to Darren Burns, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Timpson Group and Head of the Timpson Foundation, to learn how employing ex-offenders has become a cornerstone of the company's culture and delivered lasting benefits for both the business and wider society.

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Hardworking or work addict? How to spot the signs of workaholism [with free downloadable questionnaire]

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How can you tell if someone is a workaholic or just hardworking? What are the negative consequences of work addiction, and how can managers help employees who may be suffering with it? In this article, we take a deep dive into workaholism, exploring all these issues with a free downloadable questionnaire to help you support your team members.

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Hiring fraud: how to safeguard your organisation

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How resilient is your organisation against the rising threat of hiring fraud? In this blog, Keith Rosser, Director of Group Risk & Reed Screening – Reed, explores the worrying trend for fraudulent activity in the recruitment space, from fake qualifications to misuse of AI tools. The good news? Reed Screening has launched new guidance for employers to protect themselves.

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Ask HR: how to have difficult workplace conversations

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What is the most important work-related conversation you are currently avoiding, and why? In this blog, we’ll explore why tough conversations really matter, and how they can have a positive impact on your relationships, both personally and professionally.

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How to become a security guard

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Security guards play a crucial role in protecting people, assets, and services – and are naturally expected to be trustworthy, quick-thinking and of reasonable physical fitness. Use this guide to find out how to become a security guard in the UK.

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How to become a bookkeeper

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Do you have a talent for numbers? Do you enjoy detailed work? The role of bookkeeper might just be for you. Read on to discover the qualifications and skills required for this analytical role.

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Temporary vs permanent teaching roles: which is best for you?

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Is your teaching role permanent or temporary? Have you ever considered how a contract change might boost your career? Depending on your long-term goals or life stage, a short-term teaching role may suit your needs better than a permanent position. Here’s how to decide which might be right for you.

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Workplace monitoring: guidance for your organisation

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Employee monitoring can be a controversial subject. In recent years, technology has transformed the monitoring of staff as workplaces adapt to changing practices. This blog examines how employee monitoring can benefit businesses and how employees should be made aware of the tactics being deployed and reasoning behind them.

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The biotech boom: considerations for sustained sector growth

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Biotechnology is continuing to grow and, in doing so, is improving both quality of life and the environment. In this article, Stuart Nunn, Senior Area Manager at Reed, looks in more detail at the current state of the biotech industry.

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