Blog Employer Advice - Brook Street

Adaptable workforce continuity strategies for uncertain times
3 days ago by Kevin Minnis
This month many companies find themselves in a previously unimaginable situation. Between new remote working protocols, updated onboarding procedures and increasing HR requirements, workforce demands are changing at a rapid pace. As we work together to navigate the many challenges that COVID-19 creates, ManpowerGroup is committed to providing our clients with evolving Workfo...
Do you need to innovate to recruit?
10 months ago by Lorena Venetico
With unemployment levels at an unprecedented low, the current challenge for businesses is a lack of talented staff to join their organisations. In the most candidate-focused market we've ever seen, retaining knowledgeable, experienced, and fully-trained staff in the face of competition from other employers has become critical. Recruitment is one of the critical elements in d...
The life of a secretary, from 1946 to today
about 1 year ago by Lorena Venetico
In the 1940’s, when Brook Street founder Margery Hurst set up Brook Street Bureau of Mayfair, secretaries were the focus of her business. Margery sourced temporary workers to fulfil the duties of a secretary to businesses across London, and did so with great efficiency and commitment. But of course, the role of the secretary goes way back, further than 1946 when Brook Street...
How to Budget for Recruitment of New Staff
about 1 year ago by Lorena Venetico
Recruitment of new staff can feel like a thankless task, one which many try to avoid. But with some pre-planning, and if you can look at a general budget it can make your recruitment process easier. Here are some tips on how you can start the budgeting process for new staff to join your team, and how Brook Street can help you. 1. Check the requirements of all your department...
Enhancing employee performance through regular reviews
about 1 year ago by Lorena Venetico
Performance reviews are evolving with organisations moving from traditional annual performance reviews to ongoing conversations and regular ‘check ins’. But how do you turn often disengaging consultations into a positive experience that propels performance? Follow these simple tips and notice the transformation. 1. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail I’m sure we have all heard ...
Should you encourage your workforce to develop their skills?
about 1 year ago by Lorena Venetico
Encouraging employee development might seem like a waste of time. After all, you want them to be productive and doing their job. And whilst of course it is important to remain productive, employee development is equally as important. A recent study suggests that 40% of people who receive poor training leave within the first year of their employment. Encouraging employee deve...
Feeling the pinch?
about 1 year ago by Lorena Venetico
Reviewing the ups and downs of the labour market over the past year As an employer, it's important to know the context in which you are recruiting. This article examines a few of the trends we've noticed recently that it would be useful for you to be aware of. Overall, there are lots of jobs available, but fewer people to fill them. Some industries are finding it harder to r...
What can the public sector learn from 2018's key takeouts?
about 1 year ago by Lorena Venetico
2018 was a year of unprecedented change; change which often surprised and not necessarily delighted us. The public sector has seen its fair share of change and upheaval too. This article explores some of the key impacts on the public sector. Specifically, we're looking at the trends in public sector employment, pay rises, and dealing with the gender pay gap. Trends in public...
Future trends set to impact your organisation
about 1 year ago by Lorena Venetico
The pace of change is getting faster and faster. We don't have a crystal ball, but there are plenty of predictions out there about how the world of work will be impacted in the future. Are any of these set to impact your organisation and you’re your workforce? Automatic intelligence (AI) Machines and algorithms will do more current tasks than humans by 2025, according to the...