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People Director Sasha Ashton apprenticeship funding article

The business benefits of apprenticeship funding: how SMEs can develop their workforce with the new incentives

The business benefits of apprenticeship funding: how SMEs can develop their workforce with the new incentives With recent and upcoming changes to the apprenticeship funding system and funding rules, SMEs now have greater flexibility and more funding options to support their workforce, along with significant financial incentives.

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The vital role of care colleagues - Addressing the HR challenges in the social care sector

The vital role of care colleagues – Addressing the HR challenges in the social care sector

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

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Practical ways to save money that every business leader needs to know

Practical ways to save money that every business leader needs to know

Practical ways to save money that every business leader needs to know As a business leader, the need to manage costs while incentivising a high-performing team is always at the top of your list. With rising operational costs and new regulations on the horizon, it’s never been more crucial to look for practical ways to

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Speak up and lead - how tackling difficult conversations transforms you into an exceptional leader with fractional People Director Shaun O'Hara

Speak up and lead – how tackling difficult conversations transforms you into an exceptional leader

Speak up and lead – how tackling difficult conversations transforms you into an exceptional leader 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

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fractional People Director Sarah Byrom - healthy teams blog

The business case for wellbeing: boosting performance through healthy teams

The business case for wellbeing: boosting performance through healthy teams 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.

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Forget top trends – here are 6 proven, people-powered strategies for success in 2025

Forget top trends – here are 6 proven, people-powered strategies for success in 2025

Forget top trends – here are 6 proven, people-powered strategies for success in 2025 Today we are looking at people-powered strategies, with the internet crammed with predictions of top trends for the year ahead, we wanted to highlight a few real necessities that SMEs will need to focus on to secure success in 2025.

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Kathryn Hume, Regional Director, Scotland

Filling the skills gap – how Scotland is getting strategic in the war for talent

Filling the skills gap – how Scotland is getting strategic in the war for talent 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

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