Neil Carberry: It’s about putting people first Neil Carberry is on a mission to improve the skills system, writes TERRY MURDEN During his regular visits to Tynecastle, Hearts season ticket holder Neil Carberry will need no reminding that hiring top talent can mean the difference between success and failure. He also believes that giving employees […]
Flexible working
Flexible working: new rules explained
AMANDA PATERSON says the latest changes on working regulations could affect your business It’s the biggest raft of changes to flexible working regulations and family friendly rights for 10 years. From day one rights to a requirement for consultation following a worker’s request, the revisions, which came into force in April, may seem daunting for […]
Prepare to flex and take everyone with you
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE says it’s wise to take on board employee demands for how they work Digitally savvy and highly mobile Gen Z and Millennial job seekers are increasingly serving recruiters notice they expect their contract of employment to “flex” in harmony with their personal lives. C-Suite executives, in turn, are warned they risk […]
Tuning in to tech-driven flexibility
TECH TALK: Bill Magee says some company executives still do not see the benefits that technology brings to working practices Pandemic tech innovations, as they’ve become known, are being digitally harnessed by ambitious businesses across all sectors as a distressed market place prepares for the long awaited post-Covid era. IT developers are busy responding by […]
Businesses are adopting new ways to retain employees
Changing patterns of work, lifestyle and technology mean employees aren’t as loyal to their employer as they once were.