Advisory & corporate finance
In short Poor cultural fit is the most cited reason acquisitions fail Think about the new employees: your deal rationale is incidental to them Think about your existing teams: their roles are at risk too Imagine how integration will really work; ‘sheep dip’ backfires Do it properly: TUPE or not, there is no benefit in … Continue reading Post-acquisition staffing strategies
At a time when productivity is drifting, costs are being squeezed and revenues are more challenged, it can be worth reflecting on how effectively aligned productivity is with people engagement. Here’s a quick self assessment to understand how you are doing: If you honestly think you are performing well against the above, you’re onto something. … Continue reading Hope is not a strategy for people engagement and productivity
In short 20 or more staff in a 90-day period triggers collective consultation Not following the clear legal requirements of the consultation Adopting poor practices such as ‘hire and fire’ No credible business case, with financial and market analysis Not taking staff concerns and counter proposals seriously A collective staff consultation may be required when … Continue reading Don’t let your staff consultation backfire
In short Pay is the usual fix, and usually the wrong one Is your vacancy outreach working hard enough, and supported? Are the requirements clear, without unnecessary selection criteria? Are the recruiters relevant to the role you are filling? Is the overall package clear and attractive? Difficulty in recruiting can be debilitating with far reaching … Continue reading Do you need to improve staff recruitment?
In short Why leaders hesitate, and what the data says instead Fear of a deflating response to the survey Cynicism about what different generations want A belief that it only creates pressure on pay Not knowing what would actually help A recent report by Be The Business that compared productivity in the UK compared to … Continue reading Four barriers to employee engagement