2025 has been the year of significant change for many organisations across the UK. Company insolvencies rose 6% in January, and 3.8 per 1,000 employees were made redundant between January and March – a sign of an evolving landscape. Although this surge in...
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Internal Mobility: Retain Talent with Career Coaching
In a market where attracting new talent is costly and competitive, organisations that invest in internal mobility gain a powerful edge. By supporting employees to grow, shift, and develop through structured career coaching, companies reduce recruitment costs and...
Are Outplacement Services Worth It? A Modern Guide for Employers
Are outplacement services worth it? Discover how our app, JetStream, proves the answer is yes in our guide.
How to Manage Outplacement in Today’s Job Market
Quick Summary Redundancies are rising as the UK job market contracts — making early, well-managed outplacement more critical than ever. HR leaders must act now to align restructuring plans with upcoming employment law changes and workforce expectations. Being...
Is Lower Staff Turnover a Good Thing?
Is Lower Staff Turnover a Good Thing? Quick Summary Falling turnover might look like a win—but it can hide deeper issues, like loss of top performers. Recruitment freezes and blocked progression paths can frustrate your best people, while “corporate prisoners”...
Does Internal Mobility Start with Better Conversations?
One of the most common reasons people give for leaving their jobs, according to our exit interview data, is that employees feel their career aspirations have fallen off line with their employers. Whatever your people may say to you, the most common reason people are...
How Can Career Coaching Boost Employee Engagement?
The Current Jobs Market and Impact on Employee Engagement It’s no secret that the UK jobs market has become increasingly unstable in recent months. With higher employer costs, an unstable economy, redundancies and hiring freezes, the morale and productivity of...
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. You’re not just managing the process: you’re managing the emotional well-being of your people and...
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....
Good Work Index 2024: Are Stay Interviews Worth It?
In 2012, we explored the Good Work Index in the UK, highlighting the importance of employee well-being and job satisfaction. Fast forward to 2024, and the landscape of workplace happiness has evolved with mental health support and work-life integration emerging as...