12th June 2025
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Culture Fit vs. Culture Add: Are We Asking the Right Question?

Hiring the right people has never been more important — or more complex. For years, one question has been central to hiring conversations: “Do they fit the culture?” After all, team chemistry matters. But increasingly, there’s a shift in how we view what makes a truly great hire – and it starts with reframing that question. Instead of asking, “Do
8th March 2025
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Building a Thriving Workplace Culture

  Creating a Workplace Culture Where People Thrive At the recent Thrive Forum: Building Thriving Cultures, the energy in the room was something else—buzzing with real talk, no fluff. This wasn’t just another corporate event filled with the usual culture chat that sounds good but means nothing—it was a raw, honest conversation about what really makes a workplace thrive. Thrive
16th January 2025
Leading digital transformation in HR

Leading Digital HR Transformation: A Practical Guide for 2025

As we step into 2025, senior HR leaders have the opportunity to build on past successes, address new challenges, and shape the future of their organisations. With the digital landscape evolving rapidly, balancing innovation with a people-first approach will be key to driving business success. Here are five focus areas to help you lead the way: Adopt Technology with Purpose HR teams
12th December 2024
Reflecting on HR in 2024

Reflecting on HR in 2024: Insights & Achievements

November was a standout month for us as we brought together our HR Leadership Community in the North East and Yorkshire to reflect on HR in 2024 and to celebrate the incredible progress that’s taken place. We were thrilled to welcome so many familiar faces to our latest HR Leadership Community event on Thursday 28th November at The Sheepfolds, Sunderland.
22nd October 2024
Hybrid vs. Office Working

Hybrid vs. Office Working: A Changing Workplace

The debate over hybrid vs. office work isn’t just back—it’s evolving. Amazon’s recent decision to enforce five-day office attendance signals a broader shift, but should we see this as the future for everyone? Or are companies missing the chance to innovate their workspaces in ways that truly reflect the changing landscape of employee needs and organisational success? Let’s delve deeper
18th October 2024
Employee Benefits

Rethinking Benefits for Modern Workplaces

Insights from our HR Leadership Roundtable At our recent HR Leadership Community roundtable, we had a lively discussion about a topic that’s more important than ever: employee benefits. As we explored this landscape, it became clear that employee benefits are no longer just about free snacks and gym memberships—they’re a fundamental part of a thriving workplace culture that can truly
10th July 2024
Embracing Hybrid Working

Embracing Hybrid Working

Hybrid Work: Key Takeaways from Leading HR Experts As we continue navigating the evolving landscape of work, the concept of hybrid working has become a cornerstone of modern business practices. Recently, we had the opportunity to discuss hybrid work trends with 15 HR Directors from various industries. Their insights shed light on the critical aspects of successfully implementing a hybrid
13th April 2023
Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Neurodiversity In The Workplace: Embracing Differences

When we think of diversity in the workplace, we often focus on factors like race, gender, and age. But what about neurodiversity? What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in how our brains function, including conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. As more and more people are diagnosed with these conditions, it’s becoming increasingly important for workplaces to
4th April 2023
9 Onboarding Best Practices To Maximise Success

9 Onboarding Best Practices To Maximise Success

Nine onboarding best practices to maximise success in your workplace. Onboarding is the process of integrating new talent into an organisation. Smooth and seamless onboarding is a foolproof way of increasing retention rates and job satisfaction within the workplace. Companies aspiring to attract new hires and hold onto them shouldn’t underestimate the power of a stellar onboarding. It’s no secret
22nd December 2022
How to Maintain a Successful Hybrid Working Approach

How to Maintain a Successful Hybrid Working Approach

In this feature Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment looks at how to maintain a successful hybrid working approach and what makes it such a popular choice in 2022 and beyond… In 2020 Covid-19 thrust the world into chaos, bringing about unprecedented challenges for people and society. Businesses were especially hit hard by the pandemic, from supply chain issues, colossal financial worries,