Eighty-one per cent of manufacturers found it difficult to find the right staff. The UK’s largest private sector survey of business sentiment has revealed that companies are finding it harder than ever to recruit the right staff. Four out of five (81%) manufacturers that

You may be eating more healthily, exercising more or doing dry January, but for HR professionals returning to work, legal developments over the past year could prompt a number of employment-related New Year’s resolutions. Charles Wynn-Evans provides nine resolutions that might prompt a change

The fact is, work without passion and a sense of fun creates a level of unease amongst leaders and their workforces. In turn, this apprehension can manifest and lead to more serious personal issues such as anxiety, stress and depression. The knock-on effect is

Experts warn of a ‘waste of expertise’ if businesses fail to engage with ageing workforce. UK businesses could face a shortage of up to three million workers in the coming decade if they fail to adequately support older workers, according to new research from

When it comes to planning for their financial futures employees need all the information, support and guidance they can get The challenge for employers is providing easily-accessible information about complex issues in a simple and conversational way. Pensions are complicated. They are often tricky

Many HR practitioners feel their current skillset doesn’t match the demands of their role, according to research by the CIPD Its survey of almost 1,000 HR, L&D and OD professionals across the UK and Ireland found that only 38% feel they have the skills

Do you pay your employees fairly? Of course! You did your research when making salary offers, you award regular cost of living raises and you pay for their overtime work. Still, according to a recent study by Robert Half, 46 percent of employees feel

The goal of this article is to highlight how the role of an executive impacts organisational productivity and enhances brand awareness. We’ll explore various challenges associated with recruiting a top-tier executive, cover a few tips for knowing what to look for when recruiting top-level

Due to Novo’s significant experience and networks within the executive search charity marketplace we were awarded the opportunity to work with The Stratford Town Trust in the Summer of 2018 to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Through a combination of targeted charity

According to global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, over 70 percent of change management efforts fail. No surprise, this is due to several reasons: low employee engagement, lack of management support, poor collaboration, and no accountability. The real surprise is why – after knowing