Employee retention continues to be a crucial focus for HR leaders in 2025. If you’re among the best, you’re already leading the way by addressing critical trends in employee retention. If not, it’s time to catch up and ensure your organisation doesn’t fall...
Chiumento Blog
Welcome to our blog, where we share expert perspectives on HR, leadership, and organisational success. Dive into our blog to explore a wealth of knowledge and practical advice from industry leaders and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, improve your HR strategies, or drive your organisation towards greater success, our blog offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your goals.
Navigating Redundancies: A Guide for HR Leaders
Redundancies are one of the most challenging tasks HR professionals face. The emotional and logistical weight of navigating this difficult process can feel overwhelming. As an HR leader, you’re not just managing the process—you’re managing the emotional well-being of...
Exit Interviews: The HR Game Changer to Driving Success
Reflecting on my career, I’ve come to appreciate the significant impact that exit interviews can have on an organisation. Moreover, in my current role, I see firsthand how valuing employee feedback can drive positive change and foster a healthier work environment....
Your Secret Weapon for Winning the Talent Retention Battle
In today’s competitive job market, top talent retention is more critical than ever. As an HR professional, you might be familiar with exit interviews. But have you considered the proactive approach of stay interviews? Stay interviews are a powerful tool that can...
The Hidden Value of Outplacement Services
In today’s fast-paced world, careers are anything but linear. My own journey from hospitality to a Marketing Executive, with stops in design along the way, is a testament to the unpredictable nature of professional growth. But what happens when the unexpected strikes,...
Job search – is it getting tougher out there?
How hard is job search in the Autumn of 2023? One of the early questions our delegates usually ask us is: how long will it take to find another job? And honestly there's no simple answer. There are too many variables. From where you live and what you do to what...
Offering outplacement is an investment
Offering outplacement to staff impacted by redundancy might at first seem an odd decision. Why invest in those leaving the organisation? Especially if the whole point of the reorganisation is to save money. In my first proper HR job, I remember being invited by the...
Should I take a break after redundancy?
Quick Summary Taking a break after redundancy can be beneficial for recovery and reflection, but whether it’s the right choice depends on personal finances, confidence in finding a new role, and individual mindset. Some may benefit more from securing a new job...
Voluntary redundancy – do I stay or do I go?
The offer of voluntary redundancy can leave individuals with a big decision to make. How do you go about deciding if this is the right offer for you? We asked Chiumento MD, Mike Burgneay, for his views on what can be a big balancing act. Where do you begin? My advice...
Communicating redundancies: five key principles
Communicating redundancies is never easy. For either the organisation or individuals. Chiumento MD Mike Burgneay shares some of his thoughts on how to manage communications successfully. What we've learned over the past 30 years is that there are five "golden rules"...