The vital role of care colleagues – Addressing the HR challenges in the social care sector People Directors from the Eastern region Sasha Ashton and Dean Hunter explain why it is essential for employers to prioritise building a stable, skilled and engaged workforce to ensure consistent, high-quality care to drive the long-term success and sustainability […]
Difficult conversations are the ones that leaders fear most and yet handling them well holds the key to success. People Director Shaun O’Hara explains why these chats are essential, why they’re often tricky, and how you can tackle them with confidence.
Imagine leading a business where your team loves what they do, thrives in their roles, and consistently delivers outstanding results. Managing healthy teams sounds ideal, doesn’t it? People Director Sarah Byrom explains how to get your team on board with your values and purpose.
The business case for wellbeing: boosting performance through healthy teams Read More »
Working with People Puzzles has enabled Claudia and her family to fulfil their dream of living abroad.
Scotland stands at a critical juncture where adapting to rapidly evolving job market demands is essential for sustainable growth. With unemployment at its lowest, with fierce competition for skilled workers, the urgency to address the skills gap has never been greater. Insights from Kathryn Hume, Regional Director for Scotland at People Puzzles, emphasise the strategic
Filling the skills gap – how Scotland is getting strategic in the war for talent Read More »
If you’re a business leader facing a TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) process, it can be a daunting task. People Director Catherine Wood explains how to make the process work smoothly so that you can focus on your growing business.
How to take the pain out of a TUPE transfer Read More »
Are you losing time, energy and money dealing with employment tribunals?  People Director Catherine Wood explains how you can approach the process with confidence, knowing you’ve got everything covered.
Are employment tribunals keeping you awake at night? Read More »
Solving problems and seeing businesses thrive is what makes People Director Kerry Howard as passionate about her role today as the day she started. Working as a fractional C Suite leader enables her to build up her property business and enjoy special times with her young daughter.
Building success in clients and focusing on family – Meet People Director Kerry Howard Read More »
Since October’s budget that announced the increase in Employers’ National Insurance contributions and the rise in National Minimum Wage, the cost of being an employer is risen dramatically. While the media is full of doom and gloom stories about what this means for the economy, there are practical steps that employs can take to make
How to save money while delighting your employees through salary sacrifice Read More »
You want to reward your people fairly and keep them motivated into 2025. You also need to comply with the increased National Minimum Wage and bring any 18–20-year-olds up to the same level, but budgets are tight.  So, what’s the right approach to pay rises in the year ahead? Let’s break it down.  Â
Can you afford to give your people pay rises in 2025? Read More »
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