http://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/RSS feed for news and events - randstad interim executives news tag60http://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/half-of-workplaces-not-doing-enough-to-bring-through-young-leadersNew research shows that although the vast majority of managers are displaying optimism aplenty, almost half (48 per cent) say their organisation is doing little to bring through the next generation of leaders. A new report reveals that 84 per ...Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/european-engagement-levels-rising-claims-studyEmployee engagement levels in Europe continue to increase according to a new study from consultancy firm Aon Hewitt. Reported by cipd.co.uk, engagement levels grew to 57 per cent in 2012 from 52 per cent in 2011 and 51 per cent in 2010, showing ...Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/businesses-should-steer-clear-of-open-plan-offices-studies-suggestIf they want to ensure productivity, motivation and satisfaction levels all stay high, business owners should avoid an open-plan office set-up.     That's the conclusion of two studies recently published, the findings of which may greatly ...Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/revealing-weaknesses-can-aid-authentic-executive-presence-claims-expertBalancing competence with vulnerability by occasionally revealing weaknesses can help executives come across as more genuine in the eyes of their workers. That's according to leadership expert and forbes.com contributor Kristi Hedges, who says a lot ...Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstadinterimexecutives.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/consider-objectives-before-using-social-media-to-build-a-personal-brand-expert-writesTo use social media effectively to develop a personal brand, it's key to first consider intentions and objectives, reports forbes.com. That's the opinion of leadership contributor, Glenn Llopis, who agrees that the enhancement of an ...Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://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 GMT