Tate Reports
In keeping with our vision of being "the best, everywhere, all the time", the objective of Tate Reports are to deliver an insight into issues impacting business performance. These briefings will address a range of subjects, with specially commissioned reports that will allow a deeper understanding of the changing world of office recruitment.
Attracting Top Talent in an Ever-Fluctuating Market
In our first Tate Guide in 2009, ‘Too many candidates, too little time’ we looked at the impact of the recession on the UK jobs market (which was down 19.4% in 2009 compared to the year before). The recession meant that HR managers were inundated with CVs due to high levels of unemployment – particularly following private sector crashes – but not always from relevant candidates.
Now, in 2011, we look at how the employment market has changed and at the new challenges facing HR managers in the UK, in particular how to adapt your candidate attraction strategy to ensure you maintain the best possible workforce for the future.
To read the full report, click here to download the pdf version or click here to download the podcast.
Facing The Recruitment and HR Challenges of Multi-Generational Workforce
Many HR professionals are facing new challenges on how to get the best from and manage the different needs of a multi-generational workforce. Generational views of work have shifted multiple times throughout the years, and each generation brings fresh ideas and perspectives to the mix.
In this Guide, we will look at what characterises each generation, the key issues faced by HR professionals and will offer hints and tips on how best to integrate all ages into a happy and productive workforce.
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Becoming A Destination Employer
In this edition of the Tate Guide, we look at the increasing importance of employer branding and the impact it has on employee attraction and retention.
With recruitment freezes coming to an end and high volumes of suitable applications for every role, employer branding is more important than ever. HR professionals are emphasising their corporate reputation by promoting company values, culture and opportunities to ensure they attract the best candidates in the marketplace.
This Guide examines the role of employer branding in more depth and gives useful hints and tips on getting it right. To read the full report,
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The Evolution of the Office Professional - May 2010
The office professional today is more than the stereotypical ‘traditional secretary’, taking on extra responsibilities such as marketing and events to HR and health & safety. As a result, these team players have become integral to business success. In our latest Guide, we look at the impact that the recession has had on working practices; what the future may hold for these linchpins of the office environment and, importantly, offer practical advice on how to make the most of the office support staff in your business.
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Planning for effective recruitment - November 2009
Comprehensive planning involves not only looking at your business but also external factors that may have an impact. Whether it’s the upcoming General Election or an economic recovery, major events outside your business can influence the way in which you recruit. In the latest Guide, we take you through the key areas for consideration and let you know what we think you should be planning for in 2010, ensuring you’re ready to face whatever challenges may lay ahead.
You’re more than just a number to us and you can Count on Tate to share our recruitment industry expertise with you.
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Keeping morale up when the economy is down - September 2009
This is a time where staff need motivating more than ever, but when traditional bonus schemes, entertainment budgets and regular salary schemes aren’t possible, companies are looking for new ways to boost morale without the expensive price tag.
We look at imaginative and cost effective ways of engaging and rewarding employees work, whilst remaining sensitive to the needs of the business.
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So many candidates, so little time - June 2009
With one million extra job seekers sending on average 20 job applications each, this creates 20 million applications for recruiters to screen and review when looking to fill positions.
In the Guide, we ask how you, the employer, can cope with the sharp rise in candidates seeking jobs and show you how to identify talent and make the recruitment process work harder and smarter for your business. With tips on how to advertise your jobs and advice on screening and interviewing, here is your very own tool to deal with so many candidates, so little time…
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The Implied Employment Risks of Engaging Temporary Workers - March 2009
Recent case law has brought into focus the benefits that recruitment consultancies, like Tate, can bring, by assuming full responsibility as the contracted employer of temporary workers. These benefits are likely to be further enhanced by the proposed implementation of the Agency Workers Directive (AWD) legislation.
The implied employment risks of employing temporary workers was recently voted the topic most Tate clients wanted to learn more about, thus Tate commissioned this survey of employers and temporary workers.
To read the full report, click here to download the pdf version.
Secretarial Drain - June 2007
The first Tate Report puts the focus on the "Secretarial Drain" and analyses the key questions it throws up - such as underlying causes, who it affects most and what the repercussions are for businesses like your own.
It's no secret that our working life has changed, leading many managers and professionals to become their own 'virtual secretaries'. Yet the Tate Report highlights that this isn't the only reason for a 20% decline in the number of secretaries in the market over the past decade. As the property market soars, detailed research indicates that house prices could be shaping the way workforces migrate across the different regions. Have we reached a point where the ability to source the best secretary is now governed by whether the best talent can afford to live within an affordable commutable distance? Is it a skills shortage or a housing issue?
To read the full report for yourself, simply click here to download a pdf version.