talent retention strategy

Do you have a talent strategy?

Research has shown the gap between good performance and great performance is huge – a Talent Retention Strategy is key. “5% of an organisation’s people produce 27% of its output.” This means that a smaller number of talented employees are far more valuable than a large number of average peers. Once we find you that

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Permanent candidate placements

Job Market Report: salaries & placements

June’s report is here – all the information you need on Salaries & Placements in the South. We know how popular the IHS Markit Reports are – see below for their latest findings on the UK Job Market that we’ve summarised for you below. KEY FINDINGS – UK: Permanent placements and temp billings continue to

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Business Round Up: July 17

Making sure you don’t miss the important Business News in Dorset, Hampshire and beyond, here is Dovetail’s Business Round-Up of the latest HR & Business headlines.  HR News: CVs have been tailored and read; diaries have been coordinated and interviews aced;you’ve fallen into professional love. The hard part is over. So why, after all this,

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Job Market Report: South - May 2017

Job Market Report: South – May 2017

The latest report is here! We know how popular these summaries are, so see below for the latest findings from IHS Markit on the UK job market in May. IHS Markit offers the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available in the UK. South registers quickest increase in

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The Ageing Workforce: one in three will be over 50

The Ageing Workforce: one in three will be over 50

As we approach Thursday’s election, there is one topic that has been on the agenda and a little controversial to say the least and that is the issue of the ageing population. In election terms this has been largely in relation to the NHS and rising costs and what is now the ‘dementia tax’. But

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Bournemouth Business News

Dovetail Business Round-up: June 17

Making sure you don’t miss the important Business News in Dorset, Hampshire and beyond, here is Dovetail’s Business Round-Up of the latest HR & Business headlines. General News: Foodies rejoice as No. 34 opens in Bournemouth New Bournemouth restaurant No.34 officially opened its doors to the public, offering Dorset foodies a taste of elegant Michelin-star cooking. No.34

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Dovetail summarise the key points from the latest report on the job market in the outh

Report: Job Market in the South

The Report on Jobs is a monthly publication produced by IHS Markit.  Offering the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available in the UK. We’ve summarised the latest findings from the report for you below. Commenting on the latest survey results, REC Chief Executive Kevin Green says: “Demand

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Dovetail’s Business Round Up: May 17

Making sure you don’t miss the important news in Construction Business News in Dorset and Hampshire and beyond, here is Dovetail’s Business Round-Up of latest HR, Business & construction headlines. General News: Nearly half of businesses have no cyber-security policy Almost half of businesses who took part in a survey had no policies on data

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new financial year hr checklist

Your new financial year checklist

Yes, it’s upon us – is your business ready for the new financial year? Here’s your new financial year checklist to see if you’re prepared, and if not you can see what you need to do… quick! Tax • Marriage and other allowance change. These are UK-wide • Tax code uplifts • Two UK tax

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company holiday policies

Holiday Policies – the good and the bad!

As we enter the start of the holiday season, we thought we’d look at the pros and the cons of the holiday season and the impact it can have on business and employees. We all know how important it is to have time out, to recharge and get away from the everyday humdrum and stresses

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Dovetail Business Round-Up: April

Making sure you don’t miss the important HR & Business news in Dorset and Hampshire and beyond – here is Dovetail’s Business Round-Up of latest headlines + local businesses featured ‘in the news’: General News Why you should treat your staff like customers!Dorset Chamber Chief talks to the Daily Echo about how employers’ say that

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Brexit business checklist

Your Brexit business checklist – are you ready?

As Brexit ‘still’ looms – could we also face an ‘un-United Kingdom’? As Article 50 is set to be triggered this week, the Brexit withdrawal process is set to begin. With  the process said to take place over the next two years, possibly longer – it’s certainly not going to be a quickie divorce! Have

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employer perks and benefits

So, what about employer perks & benefits?

The Sunday Times recently published 4 new surveys on the best companies to work for in the UK. Proud local moment: 6 Dorset companies were listed across the 4 surveys, with 3 in the top 25 of  ‘The top 100 companies to work for in the UK’. No. 1 – the local Christchurch company, 4com, No. 13 – Churchill Retirement

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Fashion in the workplace

Fashion in the Workplace

Are relaxed dress codes becoming the norm? So what’s going on with fashion in the workplace? Some are saying that the traditional office wardrobe is changing, and we are losing our love for the suit and workplace formality in general. Sales of the office suit are apparently falling, and there is a increasing trend in

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HR Trends

Personal Resolutions vs Emerging HR Trends for 2017?

Can you believe we’re halfway through February already? The weather doesn’t know what to do with itself, hot, cold, snow, sunshine – the seasons are to say the least a little confused. Before we hit March, I’d say it’s a good time to take stock and check if you’re on track with your goals for

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