Posts by Petru Tinca

What is an open-ended contract and how does it work?
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What is an open-ended contract and how does it work?

Unlike a fixed-term contract, an open ended contract has no set end date. But there are other differences, too – here’s our explanation of what is an open-ended contract and how does it work.

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How to attract top talent
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How to attract top talent

Not long ago, remote work was considered a game-changer perk. Not so much these days – so how do organisations attract and retain top talent in an ever-changing talent marketplace?

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Top 8 in-demand jobs for 2024 and why they’re so popular
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Top 8 in-demand jobs for 2024 and why they’re so popular

Here are some of the most in-demand jobs of 2024, why they’re getting more popular, and why they’re so difficult to hire for.

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What HR needs to know about Rachel Reeves’s 2024 Autumn Budget
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What HR needs to know about Rachel Reeves’s 2024 Autumn Budget

From payroll to benefits and employee planning, here’s how Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget 2024 is shaking things up for HR teams in the UK.

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Is your rigid HR system struggling to keep up with the modern flexible workforce?
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Is your rigid HR system struggling to keep up with the modern flexible workforce?

The article highlights how traditional HR systems struggle to handle today’s flexible workforce, urging the need for modern platforms with better contract management, real-time feedback, mobile access, and AI integration to boost efficiency.

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From office to anywhere: tips to move your traditional office to remote work
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From office to anywhere: tips to move your traditional office to remote work

Does the recent wave of back-to-office mandates from companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks signal the terminal decline of remote work? No, because these headlines only scratch the surface; the reality is far more nuanced, even within these organisations.

For instance, 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that while fully remote work has declined significantly since the pandemic, 14% of people in the UK still work exclusively from home—significantly more than before the pandemic. Additionally, 26% work in a hybrid capacity, with the remainder working in the office five days a week. 4 years post pandemic, despite some ups and downs, hybrid and remote working are now arguably established practices. If your business is beginning the journey toward remote working, here are some tips to help make that vision a reality.

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How to engage deskless workers by welcoming them into the digital age
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How to engage deskless workers by welcoming them into the digital age

Deskless workers make up 80% of the workforce, but are often left out or forgotten by the plethora of HR engagement strategies. Here’s how to fix that.

HR Tech
A third of workers are “pulling sickies” – how should HR react?
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A third of workers are “pulling sickies” – how should HR react?

Over 30% of employees admit to calling in sick, when they’re not actually sick. This article looks at the reasons why, and how HR can help to address this.

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Do coffee breaks really increase productivity?
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Do coffee breaks really increase productivity?

Do you shudder every time one of your team members heads to the coffee station? Maybe you shouldn’t – coffee breaks could increase productivity by up to 23%.

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