Redundancies are one of the most challenging tasks HR professionals face. The emotional and logistical weight of navigating this difficult process can feel overwhelming. As an HR leader, you’re not just managing the process—you’re managing the emotional well-being of...
Chiumento Blog
Welcome to our blog, where we share expert perspectives on HR, leadership, and organisational success. Dive into our blog to explore a wealth of knowledge and practical advice from industry leaders and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, improve your HR strategies, or drive your organisation towards greater success, our blog offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your goals.
Exit Interviews: The HR Game Changer to Driving Success
Reflecting on my career, I’ve come to appreciate the significant impact that exit interviews can have on an organisation. Moreover, in my current role, I see firsthand how valuing employee feedback can drive positive change and foster a healthier work environment....
Your Secret Weapon for Winning the Talent Retention Battle
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...
The Hidden Value of Outplacement Services
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,...
Good Work Index 2024: Are Stay Interviews Worth It?
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...
Executive Outplacement Package: Why You Should Negotiate One
"When executives find themselves facing a settlement agreement due to a change in their employment circumstances, negotiating for an executive outplacement package should be a top priority" advises Chiumento MD Mike Burgneay. He explains: "an executive outplacement...
Interview success – what matters most?
How do I improve my chances of interview success? It is one of the most frequent questions we get asked by delegates on Chiumento outplacement programmes. It is important to realise from the outset that there is no “silver bullet”. No one thing that determines success...
New job? The first 100 days are crucial
Coaching can play a crucial role in ensuring employees succesfully land in a new job.
New Year, New Career
Back in my recruitment advertising days, we used to run a sweep stake at the is time of year on how many times we’d see this over-used, cringeworthy headline on job ads. Yet it holds a ring of truth. The Christmas and New Year period is no doubt a period of reflection...
Top 3 interview tips
We spoke to our career coaches and concierges and asked them their top interview tips. From the responses we received we could easily have written an article titled, top 30 tips for a successful interview. However, there were a number of pieces of advice that came up...