2024 brings more change, so here’s our top tips:
Invest in workforce skills
The skills gap is all too real and hitting hard as the next stage of retirees prepare to exit the workplace.
That’s why hiring on soft skills and investing in development will become critical throughout the business world. More and more of our candidates are considering progression and development opportunities when exploring the job market so businesses with real plans in place for their people are more likely to stand out.
Create a more diverse workplace
Some of our clients have had success putting diversity groups in place within their workplace.
Others are adopting more open work practices, to encourage both new starters and long-term staff to be more open about their disabilities or neurodivergence.
They create a safe space for people to share experiences, educate each other and foster a more inclusive workplace.
If this is something you’d like more information about, get in touch and we can recommend a few experts in this field.
Ensure your brand gives the right message
With talent planning and candidate attraction, it’s not just about the business brand on a surface level, but also the social and ecological impact your business and culture have on the world that candidates are looking at.
Just as employers become more savvy about hiring decisions by exploring social media and the footprint candidates are making, the candidates are doing exactly the same when it comes to your business.
Consider your brand message on your website, client/customer reviews, Google reviews, and news articles that might impact their decision when accepting a job offer.
If you want to talk more about talent planning and recruitment, get in touch…
TEAM NEWS
Alongside the Paul Lavelle Foundation who has been one of our chosen charities for a few years now, this year we will be supporting Open Door Charity.
Open Door Charity is one of Merseyside’s most progressive and dynamic independent charities.
Open Door exists to help improve the lives of young people in Wirral and across Merseyside by providing them with the tools and techniques they need to become and stay mentally well.
Open Door offers a range of programmes at their home, Bloom Building, a bright and colourful space that nurtures authenticity, inclusion and wellness.
Last year, Open Door supported hundreds of individuals through their portfolio of programmes with support that is fast, free and effective.
Bazaar, an 8 week CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) mindfulness and meditation based offer that looks to positively disrupt negative thoughts and behaviours in individuals.
Colours, a 4 week introductory stress and anxiety management programme for groups and individuals.
Mysa, an informal and creativity based support session for anyone aged 18+ living with an eating disorder or distorted eating.
OOMMOO, a mental health and wellbeing offer for Children Looked After in Wirral.
Open Door empowers their community to improve their lives using creativity, music, art and human connection as a catalyst for meaningful and lasting change.
If you want to talk more about how we can help future proof your business in 2024, get in touch
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT
Marketing Assistants – Liverpool & Chester – circa £25k
We’ve recently recruited for a Marketing Assistant and have two great candidates we are looking for homes for.
- Degree level educated
- B2B and B2C backgrounds
- Scheduling and creating social media content
- Email marketing
- Events planning and coordination
- SEO/Google Ads
Just for LOLS
Jobs we’re glad aren’t a thing any more…
Human-Computer
Long before laptops and PCs, people were employed as computers. These jobs were often held by women who worked in teams to figure out lengthy mathematical calculations. Human computers solved problems ranging from astronomy to trigonometry, but as to be expected, these jobs have been replaced by the computers we use today
Fun Fact
Did you know a cloud weighs around a million tonnes? A typical cloud has a volume of around 1km3 and a density of around 1.003kg per m3 – about 0.4 per cent lower than that of the surrounding air, which is why they float.