Pippa Hawker-Bond

Consultants, is your compensation package aligned with current market trends? Each year our Salary Benchmarking Guide helps 100s of consultants across the UK and US to better understand their market value. Packed with the latest data, the guide contains role-specific salary ranges and our insights into top compensation package trends. Get ready to negotiate a competitive compensation package by grabbing your free copy of the guide. Drop James or Megan a quick DM and we'll sort the rest! #Recruitment #Consulting #ConsultancySalaries

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If you're planning to leave your job but have been given a counteroffer, you may be unsure how to proceed. To help in your decision, we've created a useful list of tips and points to consider, in our guide to counteroffer etiquette> #careeradvice #counterofferadvice # counteroffers

If you're planning to leave your job but have been given a counteroffer, you may be unsure how to proceed. To help in your decision, we've created a useful list of tips and points to consider, in our guide to counteroffer etiquette> #careeradvice #counterofferadvice # counteroffers

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Empowering candidates or tilting the scales? John Lewis & Partners' pre-shared interview questions spark debate on inclusivity and fairness in hiring practices. What do you think?🤔 Read the article here: https://ow.ly/Yaej50RsrIr #InclusiveRecruitment

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Revolutionise your board recruitment with BoardSeats' automated matching. BoardSeats provides a distinct advantage over traditional board recruitment processes by offering streamlined access to a pre-vetted talent pool, automated intelligent matching, and efficient processes that eliminate lengthy background checks. While conventional recruitment relies on limited networks and manual screening, BoardSeats' technology aligns board-ready talents to your organisation's strategic vision and governance needs—reducing time-to-match and minimising the risk of misalignment. Join leading organisations on BoardSeats to experience the efficiency of modern board recruitment. Hire Board Candidates: https://boardseats.io/ #BoardRecruitment #CorporateGovernance #ExecutiveSearch #InnovativeLeadership #BoardExcellence #BoardSeats

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HR Leaders of the UK, this one's for you! Our groundbreaking Appreciation Index report is here —a must-read for anyone passionate about shaping stronger, more connected workplaces. What’s inside? ✅ The 5 Key Drivers of Employee Appreciation in the UK ✅ Exclusive insights from 3,300+ global employees ✅ Data-backed strategies to create a culture where your people feel genuinely valued ✨ Why this matters: Employee appreciation isn’t just a feel-good factor—it’s a game-changer. With data from our cutting-edge Implicit Response Test (IRT), this report offers clear, actionable insights to boost engagement, retention, and workplace culture. 🔗 Get your copy today: https://lnkd.in/e6aqR4Wy 📅 Don’t miss our webinar on November 26th—turn these insights into action! Register here:https://lnkd.in/e5hFkw-y #EmployeeAppreciation #HRLeaders #WorkplaceCulture #TechInsights #HRTrends #ForwardThinkingHR

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HR Directors have a really tough job in 2024. The use of data and data-led decision making has accelerated significantly over the last 10 years, and HRDs are expected to show up with strong data 📊 But our HR teams are not quite ready for that. Over the last 10 years, we’ve gone from paper record keeping being the norm, to digital record keeping. That doesn’t seem like a big change, but the reality has meant completely overhauling the ways we work. Instead of posting contracts to people for a wet signature and then typing and copying relevant details into the computer, we now have entirely digital processes with forms collecting data and passing them through to relevant systems. Things are good, but they’re not perfect 🤔 We’re still trying to perfect our data collection and record keeping, including getting managers and HR people alike to actually enter information into systems! I’m thinking of all those forgotten annual leave days or sick days that went unrecorded. Much rarer in 2024, but still a challenge in some businesses. Without good (data) records, we can’t perform accurate analysis or make good decisions. This takes a huge team effort, from inside and outside the HR team. 📝🧍 It needs a solid understanding of data, it needs people trying to analyse data, so they find the gaps. It needs people to see the value of that data. That’s why I help HR teams develop their data skills. When data becomes a more common currency in a team, everything else flows from there. Managers start to get more value from data (more insights) and are more willing to come along for the ride. ✔️ In fact, I also love a data strategy and/or transformation project, bringing entire HR teams and other stakeholders together to drive HR data-led decision making together. If this challenge feels familiar to you, I’m here to help. Whether that’s just lending a friendly ear to vent, or actually supporting you with training or consulting to move your HR team forward, I’m here. Please click to ‘visit my website’ – calls can be booked on the contact page. 🌐 #HRDataStrategy #DataDrivenHR #HRTransformation

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Our consultancy services can help you streamline recruitment costs, analyse your performance and tailor a unique strategy to improve your ROI. You can access this for FREE with a Recruitment Spend audit. You’ll receive a recruitment spend analysis report including visible costs, plus those often overlooked, benchmarked against alternative models to identify where efficiencies and savings could be made. Apply for your free audit today: bit.ly/3SAWIox #recruitmentconsultant #recruitmentprocess #recruitmentaudit

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Talent professionals - are you keeping an eye on labour market reports to make sure your TA strategy is robust enough that can stay ahead or at least keep up with the market shifts? Over the last night fortnight I’ve had some interesting conversations with clients about their Recruitment plans for remainder of 2024 and projections for 2025. I’ve also been conducting PSL reviews, as part of our Cogito RPO solution and talking to agencies about their experiences of the market. They’ve reported a significant drop in roles and an increase in recruitment freezes. This quarter, CIPD reported that 37% of companies surveyed said they would be looking to recruit hard to fill roles. This rose to 52% in the public sector. Whilst over half (55%) of employers are looking to maintain their current staff level. This is the highest proportion since winter 2016/17. So what does this mean for TA? - Consider your routes to market for hard to fill roles. Can you be more flexible by hiring for potential and bolstering to development or a mentor. - Sense check your offering against the market, where do you stand as an employer when it comes to pay and benefits? - If you have shortcomings against competitors, what can you offer? What motivates those employees and work on increasing your awareness that you are hiring. - Use your EVP to drive those messages about what makes you a great employer. (If you don’t have a clear EVP, this will be intrinsic as part of your TA strategy and supports both attraction and retention. - Focus on retention- have good career conversations and understand what it takes to keep your talent. Get those pulse surveys out and get a barometer check on how people are feeling. Below are the findings from the CIPD report about how companies they surveyed intend to address hard to fill vacancies. Some great ideas! How will you overcome the challenges faced in your business?

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As we move further into 2024, the landscape of recruitment in the UK continues to evolve, influenced by shifts in technology, workforce dynamics, and economic conditions. Today’s post delves into emerging trends that are set to shape the future of recruitment and how organizations can stay ahead in this rapidly changing environment.

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If you're working in a TA, HR or People focussed role and you want the latest insight and industry expertise on all things 'Empowering your Workforce'.... You CANNOT miss this! 🚀 📅 Thursday 27th June 🕕 12:00 midday – 14:00 📍Manchester - 2nd Floor, The Tootal Buildings, Oxford Road, M1 6EU Maxwell Bond are teaming up with Teamtailor to host a lunch & learn session to a room full of people professionals! 👩‍🏫 The speaker line-up is looking...🔥 🔥 🔥 🟦 Peninsula UK - The brilliant Kate Palmer FCIPD is talking about the most recent #EmploymentLaw changes, & the potential impacts of a #LabourGovernment with significant employment changes in the first 100 days in office. With the event being a week before the election, the information shared could be pivotal to gear yourselves up for what's in store in H2! 😎 🟦 LinkedIn's very own Declan McNamara, PhD is providing the latest analysis & trends of the current & future Labour Market and how to prepare for #TalentShortages. Declan will also cover how to #unite5generations in the workforce, which is a hot topic at the moment. If you're interested in #TheFutureofTalent and what effect this may have on your organisation, you cannot miss this! 💪 🟦 Teamtailor - The amazing Global Head of Partnerships Nate McLaughlin will cover all things #HRTech and the benefit of having an efficient and attractive applicant tracking system and careers site! Sharing data and analysis on the candidate journey and experience and the effect that it can have on your employer brand! 💻 We will of course have our Maxwell Bonder's on site to answer any questions and meet with everybody! 🤝 If you haven't signed up, you know what to do, the Eventbrite link is in the comments... 😁 Or, send myself, Steven Jagger, James May or Andy Holt a message on here, and we can sign you up and you'll receive an e-mail with your tickets! 📨 It's set to be a busy one! 📅 #Manchester #TalentAcquisition #HR #PeopleStrategy #Linkedin #Peninsula #TeamTailor #MaxwellBond #Networking

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The new government should also focus on shifting negative attitudes around diversity, equity and inclusion. Check out my comment on HR magazines excellent article alongside Jemima Olchawski on Labour’s first 100 days: What HR wants from DEI. The Labour government must revise the rhetoric on diversity initiatives within the civil service and public sector. The previous administration's stance that public funds should not support diversity initiatives overlooked the considerable benefits #GovernmentPolicy #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #HR #LabourGovernment #PublicSector #CivilService #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityMatters #Leadership #PolicyChange #SocialImpact #WorkplaceInclusion #HRMagazine #LabourParty #PublicService #EquityAndInclusion #FutureOfWork

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In the dynamic landscape of recruitment in the UK, employers face a range of challenges that can impact their ability to attract and retain top talent. In today’s post, we explore common recruitment challenges and provide practical strategies to overcome them, ensuring a more effective hiring process and a stronger workforce.

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Easy HR advice that hits the spot every time - we’ve got what you need. Simple and Useful Guidance Stay up to date with HR legislation Tick HR Off your to-do list for another month ✅ How? ⬇️ Sign up to the EZHR monthly newsletter. The easiest HR update you’ll get in your inbox: https://loom.ly/E0JiSW0

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Easy HR advice that hits the spot every time - we’ve got what you need. Simple and Useful Guidance Stay up to date with HR legislation Tick HR Off your to-do list for another month ✅ How? ⬇️ Sign up to the EZHR monthly newsletter. The easiest HR update you’ll get in your inbox: https://loom.ly/E0JiSW0

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Easy HR advice that hits the spot every time - we’ve got what you need. Simple and Useful Guidance Stay up to date with HR legislation Tick HR Off your to-do list for another month ✅ How? ⬇️ Sign up to the EZHR monthly newsletter. The easiest HR update you’ll get in your inbox: https://loom.ly/E0JiSW0

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