Chiumento Blog for People Leaders and HR Professionals
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Time off work – can you get it when you need it?
Time off work is something we all value. According to some researchers the global COVID pandemic made us all think harder about work-life integration. Not least a major shift towards hybrid and remote working. Doing away with the daily commute, and gaining back the...
What is the cost of outplacement?
Once upon a time there was apparently a "rule of thumb" about the cost of outplacement. One of our founders told me that until at least the 1980s the guide was to allow 10% of salary. So a £50k role would get something in the region of a £5k outplacement package....
Outplacement innovation: beyond the box
When you think about organising a meeting the default solution is often to book a room or set up a Zoom/Teams etc call. This week our outplacement innovation team did something different. When innovating you want to push back the boundaries. So our MD Mike...
Why do your people need outplacement support?
With so many job vacancies out there, employers could be forgiven for asking why their people need outplacement support. Finding a job is easy, isn't it? There are lots of jobs out there. 1.1 million of them in the UK according to the latest official figures. On that...
Good Leavers: Boosting Your Employer Brand
Why don't we talk more about good leavers? Discussions about organisational success tend to focus on the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. Employee retention is vital for building a strong workforce but we often overlook the significant impact that...
Time off work – can you get it when you need it?
Time off work is something we all value. According to some researchers the global COVID pandemic made us all think harder about work-life integration. Not least a major shift towards hybrid and remote working. Doing away with the daily commute, and gaining back the...
What is the cost of outplacement?
Once upon a time there was apparently a "rule of thumb" about the cost of outplacement. One of our founders told me that until at least the 1980s the guide was to allow 10% of salary. So a £50k role would get something in the region of a £5k outplacement package....
Outplacement innovation: beyond the box
When you think about organising a meeting the default solution is often to book a room or set up a Zoom/Teams etc call. This week our outplacement innovation team did something different. When innovating you want to push back the boundaries. So our MD Mike...
Why do your people need outplacement support?
With so many job vacancies out there, employers could be forgiven for asking why their people need outplacement support. Finding a job is easy, isn't it? There are lots of jobs out there. 1.1 million of them in the UK according to the latest official figures. On that...
Good Leavers: Boosting Your Employer Brand
Why don't we talk more about good leavers? Discussions about organisational success tend to focus on the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. Employee retention is vital for building a strong workforce but we often overlook the significant impact that...