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,...
Affordable volume outplacement
Making volume outplacement affordable has always been a challenge. We understand that when making volume redundancies, the cost of quality outplacement can seem prohibitive. With many traditional individual programmes starting at over £1,000 per person or more the...
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?
Should I take a break after redundancy? Its a pretty frequent question asked by delegates. And one that's pretty easy to understand. Redundancy can be a huge emotional rollercoaster. By the time the ink is dry on all the paperwork, potentially after months of...
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...