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What the World Cup can teach us about building high-performing teams

Building a high-performing team takes more than talent. Mike Jones, Regional Director for Reed, and avid football fan, shares what he thinks the World Cup can teach us about hiring for balance, resilience, and long-term success.

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East Midlands workers need an £8,000 pay rise to feel comfortable: What this reveals about Nottingham’s workforce reality

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This article explores why workers across Nottingham are feeling increasingly financially stretched, despite the city’s resilient business landscape. It examines the growing ‘comfort gap’, how rising living costs are reshaping workforce behaviour, and why stability, security and meaningful benefits now matter just as much as salary.

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How employee share plans can strengthen your business from the inside out

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In this article, we explore how employee share plans can strengthen your business from the inside out – boosting engagement, retention, and performance through a culture of ownership.

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The gender pensions gap: why employers hold the key to retirement equality

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Though progress has been made on equal pay, women continue to face long-term financial disadvantages in retirement. In this article, we explore the gender pensions gap and the critical role that employers face in reaching retirement equality.

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EV salary sacrifice: a win for UK employers?

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With the UK banning new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030, more employers are turning to electric car salary sacrifice schemes. But what do these schemes really cost, and how do they support sustainability, employee engagement, and cost control?

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Is the four-day working week an impossible dream?

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The four-day working week has become an impossible dream for Brits, with many reporting that their workload is pushing them closer to working six days per week. Our article, on the back of our annual salary guide research, explores the implications this is having on the UK workforce.

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Employer appeal that goes beyond salary is needed to attract talent in the HR public sector

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Human resources in the public sector is rapidly evolving, shaped by economic pressures and changing expectations around flexibility and work-life balance. Bukola Odofin, Human Resources Recruitment Expert at Reed, delves into the HR public sector, highlighting recruitment trends that are shaping talent acquisition strategies.

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Flexibility and training: unlocking success in food and FMCG

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The job market in food and FMCG reflects the consumer’s growing demand for innovative and conscious choices. Adam Buckland, Divisional Managing Director of Food and FMCG at Reed, takes a closer look at the trends shaping recruitment across the food and FMCG sector in the UK.

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Changes to employment continue to impact the HR private sector

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Human resources across the private sector is navigating a dynamic economy, new employment legislation, and evolving workforce expectations. Alexia Catt, Human Resources Recruitment Expert at Reed, examines the current human resources recruitment landscape across the UK private sector.

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