Stefan Rowell

Day 11 HR teams report pensions as one of the most complex benefits to manage yet employees see great value in pensions as a workplace benefit. In our infographic, Workplace Benefits that Employees value today, we share the key benefits employees care about, some might surprise you! (Link in the comments)

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Building diverse talent pipelines is not something that happens by accident. In today’s competitive talent market, organisations that fail to think strategically about diversity risk missing out on innovation, performance, and long-term growth. Our latest video explores how to build more diverse talent pipelines through better sourcing, inclusive role design, responsible use of data, and improved candidate experiences. Diverse talent pipelines are built through action, consistency, and leadership commitment, not through isolated initiatives. 🎧 Watch the video to learn how you can start strengthening your approach to diverse hiring, or share your thoughts on how your organisation is tackling this challenge. 🔗 For a deeper dive into the practical steps organisations can take, read our full blog:  https://lnkd.in/etJR8R6J 

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🚨 Barrow and Parker HR Consultancy's HR Business Partner programme waiting list is OPEN 🚨 Often confused or used as synonyms, coaching and mentoring are actually fundamentally different approaches to professional development. Understanding when to use each approach or how to combine them effectively, is crucial for HR professionals who want to develop their teams and stakeholders strategically. We explore these differences, similarities, uses and combined applications in our HR Business Partner programme to help HR professionals choose the right developmental approach for each situation. The right intervention at the right time makes all the difference to outcomes. #Coaching #Mentoring #HR #HRBP #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Getting your pay data in good order is an ongoing cycle of benchmarking, validation, analysis, total #reward understanding and clear #communication. Simon Cook, Senior reward consultant, Innecto Reward Consulting, outlines his top tips for getting your pay data in better order. https://lnkd.in/eWn7SMFm #rewardstrategy #rewardleaders #rewarddata #hrleaders

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Fair redundancy process checklist Redundancies are never easy — but they can be handled fairly, legally and with compassion. With UK employers facing ongoing economic and organisational change, how you manage redundancy matters. It’s not just a process; it’s about supporting people through uncertainty. Our new guide, “Checklist: Carrying out a fair redundancy process,” walks you through each stage — from legal requirements to clear, confident communication. If you’re preparing for organisational change, this is your go-to resource. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7TYrGzJ #HR #Redundancy #UKEmploymentLaw #PeopleManagement #HRCompliance #Leadership

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Thinking about starting or advancing your HR or L&D career this year? 💼✨ CIPD is the gold standard for HR and L&D professionals in the UK and abroad. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step into leadership, there’s a CIPD qualification designed to help you get there. Check it out 👇 🎓 Level 3 Foundation Certificate – Perfect for beginners or career changers. 🚀 Level 5 Associate Diploma – Build strategic HR or L&D skills for mid-level roles. 🏆 Level 7 Advanced Diploma – A qualification for HR and L&D senior leaders. Curious about starting your CIPD journey? 💡 We’ve broken it all down for you: https://bit.ly/43P8Esh 📲 #ICSLearn #CIPD #HR

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Employee listening doesn’t fail because organisations don’t ask questions. It fails when employees don’t see action. Our new Employee Listening Toolkit is designed to help HR leaders move beyond surveys and build listening strategies that actually improve engagement, wellbeing, and trust. Practical. Action-focused. Built for real-world HR challenges. 👉 Download the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/ecFsEYFH #EmployeeListening #HRLeadership #EmployeeExperience #Engagement #FutureOfWork

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🎙️ When’s the right time to plan outplacement support? In this short clip from Episode 50 of HR Voices, June Hogan MCIPD explains when and how HR professionals should include outplacement in their redundancy planning. It’s about making support part of the process from the start, not an afterthought. Catch the full episode for practical insights on budgeting, timing, and how outplacement support can soften the impact of redundancy and help people move forward. June also shares her personal experience of redundancy and what she learned on both sides of the table. 👇 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ebKRS9Hz Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eMYDvuN6 Apple: https://lnkd.in/evts-uGb #HRVoices #OutplacementSupport #RedundancyPlanning #IndependentHR #CompassionateHR

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What changes when your HR systems actually talk to each other? The One Platform Series is a new three-part webinar series exploring what changes when HR functions are connected, one challenge at a time. Across three 30-minute sessions, we will show how one connected platform helps HR teams move beyond admin and make better, faster decisions. 👋 Recruitment and onboarding that flows from offer to Day 1 📊 Performance and remuneration connected to fair outcomes and smarter budget planning 🎓 Learning and compliance that turns audit stress into audit confidence Join us for one session or the full series. Live demos, practical takeaways, and Q&A included. Explore the sessions here: https://lnkd.in/gY7rAD3g 

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HR shouldn’t be tangled in red tape and yet too many employers are left second-guessing themselves, tied up by fear, policy bloat, and ‘what if’ advice that avoids giving a straight answer. At Metis HR, we cut through the waffle. We tell employers what they can do, lawfully, confidently, and without tiptoeing around entitlement. Because leadership isn’t about appeasing everyone. It’s about making fair decisions that protect your business. #StraightTalkingHR #EmployerRights #ConfidentLeadership

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The Portfolio HR & Reward Benefits & Reward report is a new, data-led view of what employees across the UK value most in 2025, how employers are responding, and how the total compensation package can affect talent attraction. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esvB4Gi4 This report provdes an in-depth look at: 🙏 What’s driving uptake (and underuse) of wellbeing benefits like EAPs 💸 How flexibility, recognition, and career growth now outrank many financial incentives 🎁 Why most employees don’t fully understand the package they’ve been offered 🤝 How compensation, benefits and total rewards strategy affects the recruitment process Get your copy here: https://lnkd.in/esvB4Gi4 #BenefitsAndReward #EmployeeExperience #TalentRetention #FutureOfWork #PortfolioGroup #PortfolioHR #PortfolioReward #Compensation #Benefits #Reward #HumanResources #Recruitment

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A key DBS update 🚨 HR teams and self-employed workers need to know: Self-employed workers can now apply for Enhanced DBS checks, expanding access to higher-level safeguarding where it’s needed most. This change helps organisations better protect children and vulnerable adults, even when roles fall outside traditional employment structures. At DBS Check Online, self-employed workers can apply for their own Enhanced DBS check today! We’re here to help you understand what this means and choose the right level of check. As always, if you have any questions, comment, send us a message or find out more here - https://lnkd.in/e6K97ahS #DBSChecks #HRProfessionals #Safeguarding #ComplianceUpdate

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Did you know that most sick days could be avoided? Wellbeing at work is an essential driver of employee engagement, retention and productivity. Fix the day-to-day to win the year How? Our latest guide 'Workplace wellbeing: a step by step playbook' is now live. Download it now to learn how to... ☑️ Diagnose wellbeing in real time ☑️ Track “dominant emotions” to detect early warning signals before disengagement becomes damage ☑️ Build recovery into delivery, turning pressure into something time-bound and manageable ☑️ Protect cognitive space so people can actually do the work they’re accountable for ☑️ Embed low-effort micro-habits that stick because they’re operational, not inspirational ☑️ Close the loop weekly so wellbeing data leads to visible action, not insight decks and cynicism Download it now (link in the comments!) #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeEngagement #Retention

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Financial Readiness: for Strategic Recruitment Agencies. Recruitment agencies are navigating volatile conditions, from rising costs to shrinking client budgets. But in uncertainty lies opportunity. 3R has been partnering with agency leaders and finance teams to build smart strategies that stabilise operations and lay the groundwork for growth. Read the full blog here - https://lnkd.in/evKCM8bw #Blog #FinancialReadiness #BusinessOperations #Growth #RecruitmentAgencies #3R #UKRecruiter Louise Triance ⭐️

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We have helped over 250 HR professionals launch and grow their own HR consultancies. This free programme called “How to Become a Successful HR Consultant” shares the exact framework we use to help HR professionals move from corporate roles into consultancy with confidence. Inside, you will find a short training course, a guided workbook, and a financial planner to help you see how and when HR consultancy could realistically work for you. If you want to explore HR consultancy properly, with structure and experience behind you, this is the place to start. https://lnkd.in/eViN3Ggu

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HR admin bottlenecks often hide in the everyday tasks we barely notice. A missing document here, a manual spreadsheet there, a process only one person understands. Over time, these small gaps slow teams down, create compliance risks and make work harder than it needs to be. That’s why we’ve put together some practical guidance for Irish SMEs on the most common HR bottlenecks and how to fix them, with or without HR software. Our blog post covers document management, onboarding, leave tracking, performance conversations and more, with clear steps any organisation can take. If you want a more organised, consistent and confident HR function, it’s a great place to start. Read the full piece here. https://hubs.ly/Q0437dL50 #HR #HRAdmin #HRManagement #PeopleOps #HRProcesses #HRCompliance #IrishSMEs #SMEsIreland #SmallBusinessIreland #GrowingBusinesses #BusinessOperations

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🔥 The UK talent market isn’t slowing down, but HR tech still is. CHROs are pressured to prove that every tool supports retention, productivity, and employee experience. Vendors who can quantify impact will win the next procurement cycle. 💼 📥 Download the HR Dealflow Guide to meet decision-makers ready to invest in real transformation: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKYFjjV3 #TheLeadershipBoard #HRInvestment #EXTech #TalentRetention #CHROPriorities #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork #Dealflow

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