Do your employees trust you?
I have just read an article which informs me that a quarter of employees don’t trust their employer, and only about half believe their employer is open and upfront with them. To me this is incredibly disappointing to read as the employee/employer relationship, just like any, should be based on mutual trust and respect. What is the key to this though? I believe it is quite simple: lack of trust is very likely to be down to a lack of transparency in the workplace. Employees who feel that their ...
Author: Jayne Morris
Published: 14 Sep 2017
Five Fast Facts for Engaging Excellent Employees
You might think as the COO of TPP Recruitment I wouldn’t be writing a blog post on how to keep your staff and avoid losing superstars - our service after all is helping organisations fill those vacant positions! However, if recruitment businesses take an active interest in partnering with organisations and helping them upskill in areas such as retaining employees, it will result in a higher quality relationship that will have longevity and more importantly improve our clients’ profile as a gr...
Author: Tracey George MIRP
Published: 13 Sep 2017
3 tips on effectively managing staff you dislike
You often hear about employees not liking their manager or another team member, but what about direct reports? Are you managing someone that you dislike? Is it performance based or a personal clash? As a manager you have to ensure you are treating them fairly within your team, but this can be difficult when you dislike someone, so this month we have put together 3 tips on effectively managing staff you dislike. Focus on the core of the problem It can be hard when you work closely with someone...
Author: Tracey George MIRP
Published: 18 Aug 2017
Landing your dream MarComms & Digital role this summer
Many people think that summer is a bad time to be job hunting, people assume that departments stop working as everyone heads out of the office to enjoy the sunshine, eat ice cream or go on their holidays. However, this assumption is not reality. At TPP we have noticed an uplift in the number of MarComms & Digital jobs and clients are still arranging interviews over August. We have put together our top tips on helping you find your dream MarComms & Digital job this summer. Make sure your profi...
Author: Kate Maunder
Published: 14 Aug 2017
Is flexibility the key to your happiness?
The summer holidays may have come to an end and the panic of having to juggle work with the additional family commitments are over for another summer, however work life balance isn’t just an issue that affects parents, many of us have commitments outside of work, whether it’s looking after elderly parents, voluntary work, education, pets or just your own health and wellbeing and striking the balance can sometimes feel impossible. In a recent report by Lancaster University found flexible worki...
Author: Tanya Graham
Published: 31 Jul 2017
Data opt-out rights could be changing
Following the Care Quality Commission’s new security standards imposed on General Practice last year, the government has set out new proposals to scrap the ‘type 1 opt-out’ rights for patient data. This currently gives patients the right to opt-out of having their confidential data shared outside of their GP practice for purposes beyond their direct care. A single national opt-out system is to be implemented from March 2018 following the national guardian data review into data protection and ...
Author: Rob Muddiman
Published: 20 Jul 2017
Why you should always give candidates feedback after an interview
Job interviews can be a nerve wracking experience for many people and the days or even weeks, waiting to hear feedback can be an agonising period. When candidates finally do hear back from an organisation, it can be a weight off their shoulders. Best-case scenario, the candidate is successful and is chosen for the role in question. However, for every candidate that is successful there will also be at least five or six others that weren’t. The best practice for the remaining candidates is to p...
Author: Matt Adams
Published: 17 Jul 2017
Curveball interview questions and why you should be using them
Imagine you interview two good candidates for a job; they both have the right qualifications, are equally skilled for the role and answer competency questions well. So how do you distinguish who is the best candidate for the job? More employers are using curveball interview questions for this reason; they are designed to see how the applicant thinks on their feet and answers a question they haven’t prepared for. There is no right or wrong answer to these questions, it’s about the candidate’s ...
Author: Glen Manners
Published: 17 Jul 2017
Why do charities struggle to recruit Trustees?
Recent research revealed by the Third Sector publication echoes the regular struggles and frustrations we hear about from our clients, repeatedly. It’s difficult to find Trustees who can give enough time and it can be onerous finding people with the skills your charity needs. Getting on Board’s recent report suggests a staggering 74% of charities find it difficult to recruit Trustees. The prime issue is becoming too reliant on using their existing network. It is time to step away from your ne...
Author: Brigitte Stundner
Published: 23 Jun 2017
What’s next on the cards for the NHS?
The current state of the NHS and what will happen over the next four years is uncertain as pressure mounts on the treatment of the NHS and its staff. Staff pay and ward closures are just a few of the many ongoing issues that the current government will face, as well as the knock-on effects on other areas within the NHS such as general practice and pressures on junior doctors. Over the next five years the Conservatives have promised an extra £8bn for the health service. Policy analysts have ca...
Author: Rob Muddiman
Published: 22 Jun 2017
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