The new, better way for SMEs to develop their workforce As an employer, it’s essential to find the best employees. People with the skills, attitude, behaviours, and confidence to guarantee you succeed. More than ever, apprenticeships might be the answer.
The secret benefits of apprenticeships funding Read More »
There is a quiet mismatch in UK workforce strategy right now according to Fractional People Director, Conal Scholes. Most growth businesses still treat apprenticeships as an early-careers initiative: a route in for young people, a social good, perhaps a tidy way to use funding if you’re big enough or have figured out how to get
From first job to digital reinvention: the apprenticeship opportunity we’re missing Read More »
Facilities management has always been a steady hand behind the scenes of the Midlands’ commercial landscape. From keeping public estates running to managing logistics hubs and modern office spaces, it’s a sector that rarely stops. But over the last few years, it has been the people challenges beginning to shape the future of the industry
Midlands Facilities Management: People-first planning for a changing sector Read More »
Practical insights on scaling your people function for growing UK businesses planning their next stage
What you need and when: a practical guide to HR support as you grow Read More »
Growing businesses often overhire when what they really need is senior thinking at the right moments, not full-time headcount. Most leadership teams hit a familiar crossroads. You need better people decisions. Clearer structure. Stronger accountability. More strategic thinking around growth. The default solution? Hire someone full-time. But what if the issue isn’t capacity, it’s experience?
Stop Hiring Whole People for Fractional Problems Read More »
Managers have a vital role to play in supporting the mental health of their teams. We have teamed up with occupational health providers Medigold Health to give some hands-on advice.
Supporting mental health at work: Managers matter Read More »
Joining People Puzzles in 2019, Alex has navigated the business through Covid and times of change, recently celebrating 6 years with the company.
Working from home has been transformative – Meet Managing Director Alex Kinchin-Smith Read More »
AI continues to be one of the most hotly discussed subjects on the planet – and not just for its technical capabilities. When it comes to specific uses within businesses, such as recruitment and people management, the leaders we’re hearing from want real, practical advice about how to use AI day to day to boost
AI for recruitment and talent management: finding and managing talent more efficiently Read More »
Most growing businesses don’t have a HR problem. They have a capacity problem. Your HR team might be strong. Your processes might be improving. But the strategic work that actually drives growth keeps getting pushed back.
The Strategic Bandwidth Gap: Why Great HR Teams Still Need Strategic Support Read More »
People Puzzles East of England Launches New Executive Coaching Initiative to Support Leadership and Growth The East of England team at People Puzzles is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated Executive Coaching initiative, aimed at supporting business leaders, senior managers, and professionals in unlocking their full potential through tailored, strategic coaching support.
New Executive Coaching Initiative Read More »
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