Insights
Explore our collection of expert insights, practical how-to guides, engaging videos, and simple visuals aimed at making complex problems easier to understand.
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Beyond procurement
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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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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Understanding pay parity
Equal Pay refers to the legal requirement that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. Pay Parity extends this concept to ensure fair compensation across all demographics and worker types (including temporary workers) for comparable work.
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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Understanding worker classification
Worker classification refers to how a worker is categorised based on their relationship with the company. This typically involves distinguishing between employees and independent contractors, even when engaging workers through staffing agencies.
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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Understanding tenure
Tenure in temporary labour refers to the length of time a temporary worker, contractor, or freelancer is engaged with a company, even when working through a supplier. It's not about how long they've worked for the supplier, but how long they've been assigned to your company.
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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Can inspiration unlock the desire to change?
Prosci’s ADKAR model has stood the test of time in the world of change management. But… what if we added a new element to the model? Could it unlock the desire to change?
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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Business Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is considered to be the foundation of learning. It's the believe that skills and intelligence are grown and developed over time, not just something you are born with.
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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‘Positivity pushing’–does it belong in the world of business change?
We know it’s important to be positive during change. But… are some business professionals becoming ‘positivity pushers’?
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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Business Change and Communication: Do words matter when building trust?
Research suggests non-verbal signals have more impact than the spoken word. And if your verbal and non-verbal communication is out of sync, you may lose the trust of those around you!
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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PMO managers: Is your PMO customer-centric?
Customer-centricity. Is it another buzz word? Yes. But one that will positively transform your PMO!
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder