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NEW E-BOOK: Critical Thinking in the Workplace 💫🧠 Did you know that critical thinking is among the most sought-after skills in UK workplaces? Leaders, HR professionals, and teams who master it are better equipped to make informed decisions, resolve challenges, and drive innovation. Our December e-Book, ""Critical Thinking in the Workplace"", explores how this essential skill can transform your business. Whether you’re resolving team conflicts, tackling organisational change, or brainstorming your next big idea, critical thinking can empower you to: ✅ Eliminate cognitive bias ✅ Innovate and collaborate effectively ✅ Make well-informed, balanced decisions ✅ Understand and empathise with others’ perspectives This guide is packed with insights, including: ✨ What is critical thinking and why it’s vital ✨ Lessons from thought leaders ✨ Practical workplace scenarios ✨ The five stages of critical thinking ✨ Tools and techniques to develop these skills 👉 Be the leader who builds a creative, engaged, and innovative culture. 💡 Download your copy now and take the first step towards mastering critical thinking. https://lnkd.in/es6a2CBC For bespoke training or more information, contact us at [email protected] or call 0161 941 2426. #Leadership #HRSupport #CriticalThinking #ProfessionalDevelopment

Four-Day Week & Holiday Habits – What Can We Learn? 🌟 Did you know? A recent trial of a four-day work week revealed 21% increases in overall wellbeing, better sleep, and reduced stress – all while maintaining productivity! Yet, many UK employees still struggle to fully disconnect, with 40% sacrificing over a week of unused holiday annually, costing £6.6bn in lost leave. As HR leaders, we have an opportunity to foster better work-life balance by: * Encouraging employees to take their full leave. * Offering flexible holiday schemes like buy/sell options. * Exploring innovative schedules like the four-day work week. * Let’s make 2025 the year we prioritize wellbeing! Our December HR News Roundup explains all this and more: https://lnkd.in/eap7PgDQ 📞 Need guidance or advice? Please get in touch with our HR experts on 0161 941 2426. #WorkLifeBalance #HRInsights #FourDayWeek

For P3 as well as many of the businesses we support, 2024 has been a year of planning, learning, listening and trying new things. We've also been celebrating strong performance, achievements and successes, which is so important for employee engagement.   Looking forward to 2025, we are excited to share some new initiatives designed to support you as you continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of people in business. I’ve no doubt there will be plenty more challenges heading our way, but one thing is certain: P3 will be here to support and guide you on all HR matters in 2025. Discover what's in store for the new year in our latest newsletter:

📅 Preparing for 2025 – Key HR Insights in our December HR News As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to look ahead to the changes shaping the workplace in 2025. Our latest HR News Roundup highlights critical updates and trends, including: * The Employment Rights Bill, which will affect zero-hours contracts. Employers should review and update contracts to reflect regular hours now. * Employee benefits trends, where wellbeing and flexible offerings are outshining salary as key differentiators for top talent. * The impact of AI, reskilling, and wellbeing on shaping HR strategies for next year. 🔗 Stay ahead by reading the full roundup and preparing your team for these shifts: https://lnkd.in/eap7PgDQ Need help? For expert HR guidance and advice, please call us on 0161 941 2426. #HR2025 #WorkplaceTrends #EmploymentRights

The skills involved in Emotional Intelligence (EI) come more naturally to some people more than others. However, as we’ve discussed in this previous blog on the subject (https://lnkd.in/eMX9bS_T), emotional intelligence can be learned and developed, and we explore more about those key characteristics of EI now in our latest blog: (https://lnkd.in/eu2NANZv) Self-awareness, the ability to show emotion, empathy and understanding, perception, interpersonal and social skills, being a strong communicator, and being able to solve problems are all important compontents of what makes for a good leader or manager. On the flip side, when a leader is unable to manage their own emotions it can have a negative impact on their team and may create or exacerbate mental health problems in others. This can lead to low psychological safety, stress and anxiety, poor productivity and declining engagement. In fact, when managers lack empathy, employees are 34% less innovative and 43% less engaged at work (Catalyst, 2021): (https://lnkd.in/dmWjiC-8) Head over to the blog (https://lnkd.in/eu2NANZv) now to discover how to measure these skills. Once we know what level we're working at, then we can take steps to learn and develop around any gaps. #OutsourcedHR #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceRelationships #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalGrowth

Does your employee benefits package give your business a competitive advantage? It turns out that almost 6 in 10 employees would leave their job for better benefits. A report by technology provider Zest has highlighted the role of an employee benefits package in attracting and retaining top talent in the workplace, especially in the 18-34 age bracket. Benefits such as a pension, private healthcare and retail discounts now play a significant role in an employee’s decision to join a company. Almost two-thirds of employees say benefits are important when choosing an employer and financial benefits are at the top of the list. This comes as the Association of British Insurers reveals that a record 4.7 million people in the UK are covered by private medical insurance through their employer. Take a look at Zest’s report findings as highlighted by HRreview https://lnkd.in/ehruUWw9 If you're reviewing your benefits and rewards package, we can help! Talk to one of our HR Consultants on 0161 941 2426.

Thank you to Emma Semper Hopkins for a great afternoon last week! We all really enjoyed this - it was such a lovely creative activity and a great chance to switch off and spend time together as a team in the run up to Christmas, thank you 😍

A recent Personnel Today article emphasises mentorship schemes as crucial for employee engagement in the hybrid work era, provided they are more than just an HR tick-box. The shift to remote work has introduced new challenges for managers and small business owners. Today's workforce comes with fresh expectations, and it's vital for employers to adapt to retain top talent. One common misconception is that the desire to work from home indicates a lack of engagement - this simply isn't true. While mentorship programmes may often be met with skepticism, they represent genuine opportunities to engage employees and develop their skills. Younger generations in the workforce value growth and career advancement as much as ever. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRxtGkJp

🎄🌟 Get Ready for the Holiday Season! 🌟🎄 With the festive period fast approaching, it’s essential for small businesses and leaders to effectively balance workloads and staffing needs. Here are some tips to prepare your team: 1️⃣ Plan Ahead: Anticipate peak periods and plan staffing schedules in advance. 2️⃣ Flexibility is Key: Do you offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate personal commitments? 3️⃣ Communicate Clearly: Keep lines of communication open to avoid any staffing misunderstandings. 4️⃣ Empower with Technology: Use technology to streamline tasks and to allow email inboxes to be monitored for any emergencies. Get in touch to discuss how P3 can support your business to plan ahead for this, and future, holiday periods. #HolidayPrep #HRSolutions #WorkLifeBalance

What was missing from the Autumn Budget? As the Budget news began to settle a few weeks ago, HRmagazine asked HR professionals what they believe was missing from the Chancellor’s statement. Support for small businesses, skills and innovation, funding for training, employment protection measures and support for mental health and wellbeing were amongst the suggestions put forward. How is the UK Budget impacting your business so far? For expert HR advice on legislation changes and the implications for your business, call us on 0161 941 2426. #OutsourcedHR #AutumnBudget #SmallBusinessSupport