Talent Acquisition

Have you seen the #MmmakeYourMark campaign on social media? The campaign celebrates what makes the food and drink industry such a great place to work, with employers and employees sharing what they love about their workplace. We did some research and found that the manufacturing side of the food and drink industry boasts the second-lowest employee turnover rate in the manufacturing industry as a whole. Manufacturers face rising costs alongside labour and skills shortages. Inspired by #MmmakeYourMark, this blog explores the challenges the manufacturing industry faces, and what employers can do to improve retention, talent attraction and future-proof their people strategy.

From the best physical, mental, and financial wellbeing employee benefits to how to make them cost-neutral. We cover the ins and outs of employee benefits, why they matter to your people now more than ever, and what the workforce of tomorrow expects.

Exceptional employee performance… a high-performance culture: it’s every business owner’s ambition. High-performing employees who consistently deliver help businesses thrive, championing innovation, growth and creativity. It sounds fantastic, and it can be, but only if you’re providing employees with the support and tools they need to take care of their wellbeing. Being laser-focused on outcomes may lead to you missing the bigger picture. Read on to explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of a high-performance culture and how to get the balance right.

Talent acquisition isn’t just a different badge for recruitment; it’s a strategy designed to meet a business’s long-term needs and goals. Referencing a recent report by Gallup and research from our contacts, we’ll explore what matters most to employees when looking for a new job. From there, we’ll explore the steps to create an effective talent acquisition strategy and attract top talent.

What does a tight labour market mean for employers? Using data from a recent REBA report, we’ll explore what a tight labour market means for employers and employees. Considering the pending minimum wage and NIC increases, the standard response to a tight labour market - wage increases – may not be viable for all businesses. Is an even stronger EVP the answer? Read on for more.

Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) has always mattered, but with a tight labour market and increasing budget pressure, your EVP is more important than ever. Using insights shared by Pluxee UK’s CEO – Burcin Ressamoglu – during a 2023 CIPD keynote, we’ll answer all your questions about EVP and explain why it’s such an essential part of your people and business strategy as we head into 2025 and beyond.

Attracting the right people to bring the best out of your workforce requires time and effort. You need someone great for the business and who will also manage with empathy, encouraging their teams to thrive. This article will give you seven effective tips for attracting the best managers, broken down into two sections. The first will focus on the initial talent attraction stage, and the second will focus on ensuring you’re offering the role to the right person.

An enviable employee value proposition, high levels of employee engagement and an excellent record of employee retention are all signs that you’re on your way to becoming an employer of choice. Recruiting new skills is lengthy and expensive – a considerable financial risk. Retaining your people and quickly attracting top talent are drivers for a thriving business. Read on to discover how to become an employer of choice.