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Critical hires in critical times
Discussion notes
Following presentations from Duncan Ward, Senior Manager from Badenoch & Clark and Lisa Gibson, HRD from Youth Justice Board, 25 members of the Public Sector HR Recruiters' Forum discussed their current recruitment challenges and how to overcome them.
These notes provide a snapshot of the key themes discussed.
You can find out more about the event on our events page.
"Extremely helpful and a very good way of encouraging networking and sharing of experience across sectors."
A HR Recruiters' Forum event attendee
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Critical hires in critical times
A presentation given by Duncan Ward and Lisa Gibson
Duncan Ward from Badenoch & Clark used this session to give an invaluable insight into his experiences of recruiting for numerous employers across the public sector. By discussing the challenges and current market trends, Duncan provided a ten step guide to what you need to consider when recruiting senior level hires.
Lisa Gibson from the Youth Justice Board shared her experience of working as both a headhunter and an HR professional in the private sector and more recently in the public sector. Lisa's presentation helped the members consider fundamental approaches to attract and manage talent in the current climate.
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You can find out more about the event on our events page.
Recruitment in challenging times
A Badenoch & Clark guide
It may seem something of a paradox, but challenging times, such as a recession, can be a very good time to recruit talent into your organisation.
With a wealth of candidates on the market, many of whom would not ordinarily be available, forward-thinking managers are taking the opportunity to build their talent pool and to prepare for the inevitable upturn.
But how do you unearth the right talent? How do you position your organisation? What support is available? In this guide we provide some practical pointers.
Download our guide with the top eight issues for employers to consider when recruiting in challenging times.
Hidden risks with TUPE.
A presentation given by Amanda Harvey
Despite being viewed as a complex issue, Amanda Harvey, a Partner at Devonshires Solicitors, provided a detailed yet manageable insight into the current legislation around TUPE.
You can find out more about the event on our events page.
Career planning essentials
A Badenoch & Clark guide
Some 60% of people in professional roles have told us that they would consider moving jobs for career progression (Source: Badenoch & Clark Workplace Studies 2009).
While 'career progression' can mean different things to different people, what is clear is that an understanding of what opportunities exist for personal development and career advancement is a high priority for many employees.
Whether your current focus is on recruiting top talent, retaining your valued people or developing the skills of your workforce, you cannot afford to dodge the inevitable question around what career opportunities exist for your people.
Download our guide to the key issues employers may need to consider when developing your approach to career planning.
Employer branding essentials
A Badenoch & Clark guide
Employer branding - the latest buzzword to describe perceptions of an organisation as an employer - is being heralded in areas of the press as the answer to attracting and retaining the right talent in an increasingly competitive environment.
It is not a logo, letterhead or a clever advertisement, but rather the communication of an organisation's personality and unwritten promises about its culture to potential hires.
Download our guide to the top ten things employers need to consider.
The role of HR in making change happen
A presentation given by Bill Quirke
Bill Quirke, a leading authority on internal communication and the management of change, shares his extensive experience of making change happen through better engagement and communication. You can find out more about the event on our events page.
Controlling absence through positive culture
A presentation given by Clive Pinder
Clive Pinder, former owner of vielife shared his thoughts on how you can improve the health and well-being of your employees at work through creating a positive culture. This interactive session included: Why the health & well-being of the working population is critical both economically and culturally, proof that it works and simple ideas to take back to work that will make an immediate impact. You can find out more about the event on our events page.
Preparing for Investors in People
A presentation given by Barrie Smith
Barrie Smith, Head of Learning and Development at London & Quadrant, shares his experiences of achieving IIP in a talk covering: The business benefits, The IIP National Standard, Good people management practices, L&Q's development opportunities, Maintaining the mementum after achieving the status, Why do organisations fail? and Key messages. You can find out more about the event on our events page.
The IIP diagnostic questionnaire
Used at the Forum's Preparing for Investors in People event, this questionnaire is designed to help you to assess how the IIP standards fit with business plans and management processes.
The new investors in people standard - Evidence to achieve IIP
Used at the Forum's Preparing for Investors in People event, this document detailing the new investors in people standard outlines the evidence organisations need to give to achieve IIP.
Blurring the boundaries - Winning the war for talent in the public sector
A white paper from Badenoch & Clark
Changes in the way in which the public sector is managed are creating challenging and rewarding work environments for employees yet there still remains a gap in the public's perception of what it's like to work in the public sector. Read our report which examines how the increasing 'blurring of the boundaries' between public and private sectors is affecting public sector employment.
