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Your unbiased lens into the talent market's evolution. Discover why shifts are occurring, their significance, and how to navigate the changing landscape of total talent.
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Is your Extended Workforce missing a Conductor?
We built a strategic PMO for a global healthcare enterprise in 2015. Programme adoption went from 40% to 94% in 3 years. PMI shortlisted it for PMO of the Year in 2019. That was ten years ago. Most extended workforce programmes still don't have this infrastructure. And that's costing businesses real decision-making capability.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder
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Your biggest talent risk is not where you think
Traditional procurement-led temporary workforce management is no longer sufficient. Organisations are gaining competitive advantage by establishing Centres of Excellence that unite HR, Procurement, IT, and Operations with strategic suppliers. This collaborative approach enables holistic talent management, breaking down barriers between permanent and temporary workforce strategies.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder
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Navigating the new world of work
From remote teams to gig workers, traditional workforce management is being turned upside down. Discover how leading organisations are mastering this 'beautiful chaos' through innovative solutions like the Concerto™ framework, transforming challenges into opportunities. Learn the key strategies reshaping how we work, manage, and succeed together.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder
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Skills-based hiring
As industries evolve and new technologies emerge, organisations are finding that traditional hiring methods based on qualifications and experience alone are no longer sufficient. Enter skills-based hiring: a recruitment strategy that focuses on a candidate's demonstrable abilities, competencies, and knowledge relevant to a specific role.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder
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Optimizing flexible workforce management
With temporary workers, contractors, and freelancers now making up to 40% of the workforce in some organisations, managing this flexible talent pool effectively has become a critical skill for business leaders.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder
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10 ways to improve change in your organization
Workplace change CAN be positive and empowering—just put people first! When the word change is uttered in the workplace, it usually makes people feel anxious and full of dread. The simple fact is, many organizations still manage change poorly or worse, they ignore it!
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director