Summer is almost here, the sun is shining, and we’re kicking off June with some exciting news. JF Recruitment‘s very own Joanne Finnerty has been nominated for Corporate Director of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
It’s an elected role so if, like us, you feel that Jo would be a wonderful asset to the position, and you can spare 20 seconds, you can cast a vote for her here.
The good news doesn’t end there! Our Claire been offered an interview to join the Professional Standards Committee for the REC. This committee upholds the standards of the REC’s code of practice for all members and are responsible to the board for any making decisions on breaches. The fact that she has been invited to interview for such an important role demonstrates Claire’s commitment to REC, and our service and compliance as recruiters.
Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and we were thrilled that many of our clients reached out to discuss how they can improve or implement a wellbeing policy in the workplace.
According to the Achievers 2022 Engagement and Retention Report this is a critical area for employers to focus on when it comes to staff retention and employee engagement.
The report tells us that 41% of employees do not feel valued at work. It goes on to tell us that two thirds of employees might job-hunt this year, and that culture in businesses is suffering due to lack of communication and culture.
But it’s not all bad news! By taking the right steps, you can retain your top performers, and attract the best talent.
Here’s our advice for boosting communication and connection in the workplace. (This is super important as 91% of organisations suffer from stress-related absences according to HealthAssured).
- Create a wellbeing survey to assess the areas your teams need and want support
- Make sure your business has a wellbeing action plan
- On-board senior staff members to champion workforce wellbeing
- Consider an Employee Assistance Programme
- Appoint mental health first aiders in the business
- Use regular employee check in surveys
We work with a couple of excellent mental health professionals and HR wellbeing experts so if you need advice we can recommend someone suitable for your business.
JFR NEWS
Our Jo was spotted by Wirral Life Magazine when she attended the first event of the year hosted by Mandy Molby and WUTH Charity in aid of Tiny Stars Neonatal appeal which raised £6500.
Our Claire has been busy preparing for her wedding in June, and we all had a laugh at her Harry Potter themed hen party last weekend. The hit of the night was the themed cocktails, deciding between Dumbledore’s lemon drop, a Weasley sour or the Death Eaters dry martini was super fun.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT
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Wirral
- Content Creation, social media, video editing, Instagram reels, YouTube channel management
- Creating engaging and innovative campaigns for multiple industries
- Working alongside design and copywriting team
- Content, presenting and produced 200+ podcasts
- Carousel video content for homepage
- Account Management
TRENDING NEWS
- Approx. 80 street parties for Queen’s Jubilee across Wirral
- Wirral born Premier Guarantee celebrates 25th Anniversary
- Wrexham takes ‘City’ Status
- Liverpool International Music Festival Returns
- Energy firm SSE announces £1.5bn operating profit
Just for LOLS
Jobs we’re glad aren’t a thing any more…
Lamp Lighter – these poor fellows used to venture out in the dark and light our first street lights when they were torch or candle lit rather than the electric ones we have today.
Fun Facts
Since it’s the Queen’s Jubilee shortly, we figured we’d go with some fun royal facts for you…
Did you know the Queen doesn’t need a passport and is allowed to drive without a licence?
The Mountbatten-Windsor household is too competitive and they’re not supposed to play Monopoly.
And finally, we may have all been cheering on Liverpool for the win, but our Queen might have had other ideas… did you know she’s an Arsenal supporter?
Let’s give a cheer for…
On the heels of National HR Day, it’s a great time to celebrate our brilliant HR contacts who have worked ever so hard during the pandemic. After a difficult couple of years, you guys really deserve recognition for everything you’ve done!
Jo’s Top Tips
We speak to businesses at all levels and our first advice is often the same:
You need outsourced HR support; or if your business is large enough, you need a dedicated HR advisor.
If you’d like a discussion about this, get in touch with one of the team.