by Iona Lillicrap | Oct 29, 2024 | Retention, Stay Interviews, Uncategorized
In today’s competitive job market, top talent retention is more critical than ever. As an HR professional, you might be familiar with exit interviews. But have you considered the proactive approach of stay interviews? Stay interviews are a powerful tool that can... 
by Iona Lillicrap | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced world, careers are anything but linear. My own journey from hospitality to a Marketing Executive, with stops in design along the way, is a testament to the unpredictable nature of professional growth. But what happens when the unexpected strikes,... 
by Iona Lillicrap | Sep 26, 2024 | Employer brand, Organisational culture, Outplacement, Redundancy, Retention, Uncategorized
My story is not unique—between May and July this year alone, approximately 82,000 people faced redundancy. Yet, as the saying goes, “write what you know.” Redundancy and Emotional Well-Being On a seemingly ordinary Thursday morning, an... 
by Iona Lillicrap | Sep 19, 2024 | Retention, Stay Interviews, Talent management
In 2012, we explored the Good Work Index in the UK, highlighting the importance of employee well-being and job satisfaction. Fast forward to 2024, and the landscape of workplace happiness has evolved with mental health support and work-life integration emerging as... 
by Ian Gooden | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Knowing your numbers” is often talked about as a key attribute of the best business leaders. And no doubt a command of the P&L, cashflow and KPIs is really important. However, in the last few weeks I’ve been reminded that there’s another... 
by Ian Gooden | Aug 8, 2024 | Coaching, Retention
Why invest in streamlining career coaching? Occam’s Razor would suggest it’s simple – help your people progress in their career, or they’ll seek opportunities elsewhere. Through our exit interview work, we know that two of the big drivers of... 
by Ian Gooden | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog, Employer brand, Outplacement, Redundancy
When talking about redundancy, our first thoughts are often for those put “at risk” of potentially losing their job. Nevertheless, it is important to think about your wider team and how you support them through change and the uncertainty ahead. The Importance of Line... 
by Ian Gooden | Jun 27, 2024 | world of work
Workplace stress – and mental health in general – is high up the HR agenda. However, as with all people matters, there can be unforeseen side effects of what are intended to be positive changes. We asked our Chairman, Ian Gooden, for his views. Thank... 
by Ian Gooden | May 14, 2024 | Careers Advice, Outplacement
Getting a job offer is always exciting. After all, its nice to be wanted. However is it the right job offer? If you’ve been made redundant there’s often the added pressure of wanting to get back earning as fast as possible. Especially if you have limited... 
by Ian Gooden | May 9, 2024 | career coaching, Retention
For both individuals and organisations there can sometimes be a right time to go. A point where either the individual is no longer able to meet the organisation’s requirements. Or the individual outgrows what the organisation can offer. Failing to recognise this...
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