Inflation, NI and an extraordinary talent landscape - tackling 2022 UK salary reviews in Life Sciences
For the benefit of our broad range of life sciences clients, Fact3 sat down with Giles Hampson, Managing Director of MedTech and Life Sciences specialist recruitment firm Recruitment Management Group (RMG) and Jayne Sanderson Brown, Fact3 People Partner to get their view on the market, and in particular 2022 salary reviews against a backdrop of a turbulent market that’s still in the midst of pandemic recovery.
Fact3 support North West SMEs with their post-pandemic business needs through SaaSAge merger
Fact3’s merger with SaaSAge triples the size of the Systems team and brings new skills into Fact3 that will support businesses with the post pandemic modern workplace.
Following 12 months of sustained growth, Manchester’s leading Co-Sourcing provider Fact3 has merged with SaaSAge to further strengthen its offer to regional SMEs, providing customised IT services tailored to the ‘new normal’ of business operations.
Diversity and inclusion: going beyond policy and putting it into practice
Diversity and inclusion: going beyond policy and putting it into practice
In the recent case of Allay (UK) Ltd v Gehlen, the EAT upheld a decision that staff equality training had become stale after 20 months. The employer’s failure to refresh the training meant it couldn’t rely on the “reasonable steps” defence to a race harassment claim.
5 ways Fact3 will help you maximise the wellbeing of your employees
Employee wellbeing is more critical than ever, but it’s simpler to achieve than you might think.
Because employee wellbeing is multi-dimensional, solutions should encompass the physical, psychological and social aspects of health and wellness. Fact3’s People team have various solutions to support employee wellbeing. Here are our top 5…
Supporting employee wellbeing during Coronavirus isolation measures
Since self isolation and lockdown measures were put in place, day to day life has changed drastically. It’s likely that this has had an impact on everyone, and particularly your employees wellbeing.
In this blog you’ll find guidance, a link to our recent webinar chat with workplace wellbeing expert Health Perks and further resources on dedicated employee wellness training run by Fact3 Academy Online.
8 common people challenges faced by growing businesses
If you’re running a business, it’s growing and you’ve started taking on staff, it’s highly likely at least one or two of these challenges will ring true.
If that’s the case, it’s probably time to start thinking about a co-sourcing solution for your HR function.
A simple solution to retaining great talent in growing businesses
The UK has suffered a substantial decline in employer training investment for staff over past decades (CIPD, 2019)
Studies show most training provided to staff is compliance based or as part of the induction process. This is a wasted opportunity!
Why a co-sourced people function is essential for growing businesses
The traditional view of HR is outdated, but a lot of business owners and stakeholders still don’t understand the positive impact on the bottom line HR can have when delivered correctly.
HR is often the last strategic consideration, but in reality, getting an HR strategy right is critical to sustainable growth.
Engaging each generation
There are now 5 generations of workers, all with different upbringings, values, motivators and way of living.
As each different generation have a different way of working, it may be difficult to find a happy medium in motivating and rewarding a work force.
HR Trends for 2018
Now we have settled in to the brand-new year of 2018 it is time to start discussing what we may see on our HR radar throughout this year.
In 2017 we were told to expect HR to become more digital, see an increased focus on employee and engagement and greater use of real time feedback and analytics. What is research telling us to expect to see in the world of HR this year?
Work experience and Belbin get set!
Recently, in conjunction with positive steps, we have had Mia from Crompton House School, Oldham, join us to complete her work experience as a business admin assistant.
Mia got chance to spend time with various members of the Fact3 team and completed a variety of tasks during her week.
Keeping technology employees engaged
Engagement & technology employees
Technology employees can sometimes feel a lot of pressure, especially when the expectation is on them to find solutions to things quickly when they break or fail.