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Reaping the benefits of a good experience
- 23 Jun 2022
Anthony Lewis asks whether candidate experience is integral to hiring the best talent
Survival skills in a candidate-short market.
- 17 Jun 2022
With a lot movement within the sector since the pandemic began, Jonathon Sheppard assesses the current state of a market where availability of dependable and skilled candidates is becoming the key component
What does employer brand mean for new elected members?
- 9 Jun 2022
Nancy Scott looks at the increased focus on public leaders at a time where diversity of thought has never been more important, and how those involved in the appointment process need to think more carefully about the evolving needs of their organisation.
Making the most out of the Great Resignation.
- 26 May 2022
At a post-pandemic time where workers of all stages look to rethink their careers, conditions and long-term goals, David Weir assesses the opportunities for those that remain in this new world of work
Journey of learning and improvement
- 19 May 2022
When it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion, it is important for everyone to broaden their awareness, knowledge, understanding and education around the subject – whether you are an individual, employer, or recruiter. Alexis Curtis-Harris explains
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A journey of learning and improvement
- 19 May 2022
When it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion, it is important for everyone to broaden their awareness, knowledge, understanding and education around the subject – whether you are an individual, employer, or recruiter. Alexis Curtis-Harris explains
The deep wounds of moral injury.
- 12 May 2022
Nick Cole looks at the importance of being alert to ‘moral injury’ and its impact upon workforce wellbeing and retention
A seat at the top table?
- 5 May 2022
Martin Tucker considers the role of HR and its place within a local authority
How to stand out from the interim crowd
- 27 Apr 2022
Tile Hill’s Dino Christodoulou offers his top five suggestions on what high performing interims do differently that ensure a healthy career
Finding talent to fulfil your green ambitions
- 21 Apr 2022
The sector has been leading the charge in promoting the climate agenda with a host of green initiatives, but none of this will work if the right people are not in place to impliment them. Gemma Matin and Jon Dilling look at how best to find the right candidates to maintain your organisation’s greener outlook
Building a diverse workforce ecosystem
- 14 Apr 2022
Charlotte Croffie highlights why inclusive leadership is vital in todays evolving world, and how a workforce that reflects its community can truly benefit your organisation
Securing interim talent in a buoyant market
- 7 Apr 2022
The current market for interim talent is in good shape, and you might need to adapt your approach in order to attract the best candidates. Beth Roberts looks at some of the steps needed to put your organisation in prime position
Talent acquisition: the perfect storm
- 31 Mar 2022
Natasha Hilton-Keane assesses the key questions being asked by ambitious candidates looking to take the next step, and looks at what local authorities are doing to stand out in a challenging market
The difference makers
- 24 Mar 2022
Rebecca Davis looks at how the landscape of the sector will continue to evolve over the next 12 months, and that supporting ‘our people’ – both internally and externally – will be more important than ever.
Future proofing the sector
- 17 Mar 2022
Neel Patel looks at how councils are establishing large reform programmes to meet the financial challenges
Social workers: how to recruit and retain the best
- 10 Mar 2022
Using mental health as a key starting point, Penna’s Sonia Tanda offers some top tips on how to retain your key workers
We can all play a leading role.
- 3 Mar 2022
Leadership comes in many forms, and as Neil Lupin reflects on the countless examples being displayed both on a local level and abroad, he finds that leadership is not just the preserve of those ‘in charge’.
The art of good leadership
- 24 Feb 2022
Dawar Hashmi looks at the various definitions of leadership in today’s landscape and, using the experiences of the past, outlines how you can be an effective one.
How to solve the social care leadership problem
- 17 Feb 2022
In the world of social care, the post-pandemic environment has created a greater need for versatility and more agile structures of working – which in turn have put added pressure on leadership figures. Nik Shah looks at what can be done to help protect and develop one of the sector’s most valuable assets
Riding the career elevators and travelators
- 10 Feb 2022
While there are ups and downs in the world of work, ‘climbing the ladder’ is not the only way – or more specifically, direction – in which to progress your career. Phil Whitman explains