http://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/RSS feed for news and events60http://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/dip-in-number-of-female-appointments-to-ftse100-boardsThe number of women appointed onto FTSE100 boards dipped significantly in the two months leading up to May. That's according to the latest data from the Professional Boards Forum BoardWatch, which revealed that just 12 per cent of directors ...Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/clearer-paths-to-promotion-could-boost-employee-retentionOffering employees "clearer paths to progression" could help businesses improve their retention rates, scotsman.com reports. That's according to comments from a spokesman for Oxford Open Learning, Dr Nick Smith, who spoke out after hearing that ...Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/flexible-working-demanded-by-gen-y-workers-claims-surveyThe majority of Generation Y workers in traditional corporate jobs are prepared to quit in search of more flexible, independent working. That's according to a study titled Millennials and the Future of Work by oDesk and Millennial Branding, reported ...Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/volunteering-can-help-managers-become-better-leadersTaking the time to do volunteer work can help permanent or interim managers become better leaders, according to Julie Hopes, the CEO of The Conservation Volunteers. The chief executive officer told managementtoday.co.uk that given the economic ...Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/setting-matters-greatly-when-delivering-feedback-claims-expertWhen it comes to delivering positive or negative feedback in the workplace, choosing the right setting is just as important as choosing the right words. That's according to leadership expert and forbes.com writer Kristi Hedges, who lists picking the ...Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/jobseekers-should-focus-on-their-accomplishments-advice-suggestsThe latest management tip from Harvard Business Review suggests jobseekers should explain the difference their work has made, not just what the work itself comprised. According to hbr.org, instead of just stating on applications where ...Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/managers-urged-to-give-new-hires-a-pre-employment-challengeManagers should do anything they can to keep new recruits engaged before their first day, it has been claimed.  Jane Sunley, who is chief executive of  employee engagement company Purplecubed, has claimed that the pre-joining period ...Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/majority-of-businesses-encountering-issues-when-rewarding-employeesWhile employee recognition schemes are now commonplace among British organisations, the vast majority are reporting problems with rewarding their members of staff. A study of 195 UK organisations from XpertHR has found that 61 per ...Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/competition-for-jobs-to-increase-this-year-cipd-predictsThe latest predictions from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) show that competition for jobs in the UK is set to grow even stronger over the coming year. According to hrmagazine.co.uk, the 'Spring 2013 ...Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/managing-diverse-teams-can-be-challenging-notes-expertUnderestimating the challenge of leading groups of people from different backgrounds, experience, gender and age is a mistake, according to a management expert writing for managementtoday.co.uk. Simon Mitchell, general manager at DDI, has outlined a ...Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/late-arrivals-named-as-top-irritation-among-managersSeeing their employees arriving late in the morning or for meetings is the biggest bugbear for UK managers, according to new research. Through a survey of over 2,000 workers in Britain, researchers working on behalf of the ...Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/business-success-depends-on-meetings-claims-expertSenior employees should be holding three different types of meetings to boost their business, according to an expert who feels firms are not having enough meetings. Cited by ewallstreeter.com, meetings specialist Dave Lavinsky believes companies ...Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/growth-in-byod-causes-38-per-cent-of-firms-to-stop-providing-mobile-devicesWith bring your own device (BYOD) schemes continuing to rise in popularity, 38 per cent of companies have stopped offering free smartphones, tablets and laptops to their employees. This is according to a global survey of chief information officers ...Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/expert-urges-leaders-to-focus-on-the-long-term-for-maximum-impactLeaders must switch their focus to the long-term if they're to find a way of gaining authority around their workplace. This is the view of Glenn Llopis, workplace innovation expert and forbes.com contributor, who has urged leaders to find ...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/financial-sector-struggling-to-find-and-keep-the-right-peopleThe financial services sector is struggling to find and keep good employees, a study has found. The research, conducted by Robert Half, found that nearly nine in ten executives were having difficulties finding the right staff. Eighty-three per cent ...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/expert-questions-importance-of-qualifications-to-leadersWhen it comes to finding the right people to fill leadership positions, companies should consider looking beyond qualifications in order to boost their chances of identifying top talent. This is according to recruitment expert and ...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/expert-claims-managers-should-refrain-from-telling-employees-what-to-doInterim managers looking to get the best from their employees should refrain from telling them what to do, claims one expert writing for hbr.org. Instead, those in positions of authority should describe a project's outcome and let the employee ...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/employees-want-managers-to-place-more-focus-on-their-personal-developmentEmployees are keen for their managers to place more focus on their personal development, according to new research. A survey, conducted by BreatheHR, has indicated that 47 per cent of staff working for small businesses feel their boss doesn't take ...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/workers-urged-to-consider-quality-of-life-when-moving-cities-for-a-jobWorkers pondering over a move to a different city in order to further their career have been urged to assess how the quality of their life will change through their big decision. Many breadwinners are forced to consider career and house moves ...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/skills-gap-having-negative-impact-on-cfosThe skills gap is having a negative impact on CFOs, according to cfo-insight.com. CFOs don't feel that their staff have the necessary skills to benefit the business. A survey by CEB discovered that 80 per cent of CFOs are concerned with the skills ...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT