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Is MSP just a blunt instrument for cost saving?

Is MSP just a blunt instrument for cost saving?

Explore the challenges and risks associated with buying and implementing a complex MSP when objectives are heavily weighted towards cost savings and the wider benefits for other key stakeholders are unclear or missed. 

How to attract the best candidates

How to attract the best candidates

As many organisations take on more non-permanent workers the demand continues to increase as the make-up of our workplace changes. How can you make this cost-effective model work for your organisation?

Tailoring mental health support for your employees - lessons from Headspace

Tailoring mental health support for your employees - lessons from Headspace

Dr Megan Jones Bell, Headspace’s Chief Strategy & Science Officer, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic could give organisations the chance to make a step change in caring for their employees’ wellbeing.

How can leaders support their employees' mental health?

How can leaders support their employees' mental health?

As employees become more willing to talk about their mental wellbeing, do leaders need to be better prepared to support them?

Five things to remember when recruiting technology talent

Five things to remember when recruiting technology talent

COVID-19 has driven demand for digital and technology talent globally in 2020. Here’s how businesses can stand out in a competitive market.

Managing hybrid teams in an inclusive way

Managing hybrid teams in an inclusive way

While leaders are now familiar with how to manage a hybrid team. But are you managing in the most inclusive way.

9 ways to improve diversity throughout your recruitment strategy

9 ways to improve diversity throughout your recruitment strategy

We share practical measures you can apply to your recruitment strategy to improve your ED&I results whilst attracting the best talent.

Prioritising the wellbeing of your workforce in a hybrid workplace

Prioritising the wellbeing of your workforce in a hybrid workplace

Now, as workplaces adopt a hybrid model, in which they combine remote and onsite working, employers again need to face the challenge of how to care for the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce – this time in a hybrid model. 

Mental health at work – who is responsible?

Mental health at work – who is responsible?

When it comes to mental health in the workplace, who is responsible? We discuss ways employers can provide support and practices for good employee wellbeing.  

Over-promising and under-delivering, how to avoid both. Setting your MSP up for success, right at the point of sale

Over-promising and under-delivering, how to avoid both. Setting your MSP up for success, right at the point of sale

One thing to avoid for a new MSP programme is a discrepancy between what has been sold and what can be implemented. It can put the success of the entire programme at risk. 

COVID-19 and BLM test diversity in the workplace: Communication breakdown evident

COVID-19 and BLM test diversity in the workplace: Communication breakdown evident

Equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace remain high on the agenda for organisations as we transition to the next era of work. But what progress has been made in the workplace off the back of movements such as Black Lives Matter?

Female workforce participation- all D and no E or I?

Female workforce participation- all D and no E or I?

As organisations seek to rethink their workforce strategies and approach to talent, how are you supporting E,D&I in your organisation to build an inclusive culture and enable equality?

Confessions of a Solution Manager: An insider’s guide to creating an RFP that drives results

Confessions of a Solution Manager: An insider’s guide to creating an RFP that drives results

We know that MSP RFP can be challenging. But listening to the "playlist" a Solution Manager hears within each and every RFP, will help you craft a better request for stronger supplier responses. 

Direct Sourcing at CWS Summit, North America - Three key takeaways

Direct Sourcing at CWS Summit, North America - Three key takeaways

If there's one thing we learned from CWS Summit, it's that Direct Sourcing is on an upwards trend. But if it's such a hot topic, then why does everyone have a different definition of it. Here's what we found out.

Top three takeaways from the virtual CWS Summit - North America

Top three takeaways from the virtual CWS Summit - North America

This year, CWS Summit, North America went virtual. We discuss how current world events affected thought leadership and this year's hot topics and trends. We're breaking it all down with our top three takeaways.

Why the needs of your primary stakeholders should always take centre stage

Why the needs of your primary stakeholders should always take centre stage

Instead of a top tip list, we share personal experiences of why the needs of your primary stakeholders must be front and centre of any successful MSP programme.

Key lessons for managing the psychological impact of redundancies on survivors

Key lessons for managing the psychological impact of redundancies on survivors

 Business leaders are having to make difficult decisions due to the current economic impact of COVID-19.  But how do leaders ensure the psychological impact on the rest of the business is kept to a minimum. 

How can leaders unlock the careers of the

How can leaders unlock the careers of the "lockdown generation"​?

Sadly, the careers of our young people - have been among the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But as business leaders, how can we support and guide this generation through this crucial point in their professional lives.

Four ways that AI and automation can deliver an enhanced customer experience

Four ways that AI and automation can deliver an enhanced customer experience

We all strive to deliver the best possible experience and service to each of our customer groups. But how do we avoid the negative impact automation potentially could have and ensure it delivers an enhanced customer experience.

The four key ingredients to effective SOW management

The four key ingredients to effective SOW management

Learn what the four key ingredients are to effective SOW management to ensure your organisation thrives with a successful SOW management programme.

How video in recruitment is changing in 2020

How video in recruitment is changing in 2020

It's no surprise that 64% of organisations are already using video as part of their recruitment process, with video becoming more important in 2020 it's time to rethink how you use it.