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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
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Time to Talk mental health and wellbeing
- 3 Feb 2022
This month provides a significant opportunity to discuss mental health within our workplaces, homes and communities. Gemma Stevenson-Coupe looks at how organisations can use this moment to approach the challenge of encouraging and maintaining wellbeing.
The year of the candidate
- 27 Jan 2022
Ben Cox shares Penna’s data and insights on the executive talent market in 2021, and looks at what this year has in store
Hello 2022!
- 20 Jan 2022
Neil Lupin takes a look at what this year brings for the sector, and assesses the immediate future for interims.
The market for leadership talent in 2022
- 13 Jan 2022
Sam Ellis and Frazer Thouard look at the landscape for public services over the coming year, and highlight key priorities for organisations, as the sector embarks on a ‘war’ for talent
Reflections on 2021
- 16 Dec 2021
Julie Towers looks back on the past 12 months, anticipates what will be in store in the new year and assesses how the sector needs to adapt to keep up with the pace of change
Spotting the signs of dysfunction in a hybrid team
- 9 Dec 2021
The move to hybrid working has resulting in a seismic shift in working practices, the greatest we have seen in the past 20 years. But as Frazer Thouard asks, how will new leaders perform in this alternative way of working
Experience counts
- 2 Dec 2021
Kathryn Reed looks at how the ‘candidate experience’ will differentiate your organisation in the market for talent
A golden opportunity for the sector
- 25 Nov 2021
Nicola Chiverton says local government is currently enjoying a renewed, positive profile – in no small part due to the efforts made during the pandemic.
Caring for care leavers: The Covenant Employers’ Charter
- 18 Nov 2021
A helping hand in the form of a well-meaning mentor, some CV advice, interview preparation… everything can make a difference to young care leavers. And as Julie Towers explains, a new charter has been launched to help them flourish
The hybrid era
- 11 Nov 2021
Neil Lupin looks at hybrid working in local government and suggests there is no going back
The Case For Real Inclusion
- 4 Nov 2021
Charlotte Croffie digs deep to find the true meaning of ‘inclusion’ – and how you can apply it to your organisation in times of great change
Local Government: The Nexus for a Bright Future
- 28 Oct 2021
Jes Ladva reflects on the vital importance of utilising cross-sector expertise to provide unparalleled leadership across all government functions
Ten tips on your next chief exec hire.
- 21 Oct 2021
Martin Tucker shares his thoughts on what leaders and elected members might consider when hiring their next chief executive
A time of Black pride – Celebrating #ProudToBe this BHM
- 14 Oct 2021
Celebrating Black History Month, Penna’s diversity and inclusion leader, Alexis Curtis-Harris, gives her perspective on why she’s ‘Proud to Be Black’
A diverse challenge for the sector
- 7 Oct 2021
With concerns about the immediate leadership pipeline of staff, and wider challenges facing councils in the ongoing battle for talent, the issue of recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce across the sector has never been more important. Steve Guest looks at how Solace is approaching this challenge at a systemic and operational level, and also how we as individuals can help effect meaningful change.
