Once the butt of many a joke, these days Basingstoke has shaken its ‘Boringstoke’ image of old and it’s thriving. A steady stream of development over the past decade has put the Hampshire town firmly on the map for many big businesses and retailers. The impact on employment in the region has been hugely positive[…..]
Time’s up on discrimination: top tips for becoming a more inclusive employer
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Unless you’ve been living on Mars, you’ll be aware that gender bias is a hot topic right now. Equality in the workplace is under greater scrutiny than ever before, industry-wide. The spotlight is shining on businesses to change how they recognise gender and to improve opportunities – for everybody. Implicit gender bias within the recruitment[…..]
Taking action on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
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October 10th, 2018 marks World Mental Health Day, providing another opportunity for all of us to tackle the stigma around mental health at work; opening the discussion around what more can be done to make mental health and wellbeing a higher priority for employers of full-time and part-time jobs in Basingstoke. The theme of this[…..]
New research shows that 40% of employers believe office perks reduce employee stress
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Wellbeing in the workplace is regularly making the news headlines. More and more smart employers recruiting for jobs in Basingstoke are asking us how they can create a healthier office space that will attract top talent to their business – and help retain valued employees. More than just a pay check In our previous blog[…..]
Want to know the secret to retaining staff?
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So, you’ve found the ideal people to work for your company, provided ongoing training, awarded pay increases and bonuses, improved your benefits…yet still they keep moving on. Sound all too familiar? You’re not alone. With unemployment is at a record low, many employers across the UK are trying harder than ever to hold on to[…..]
You never know where a temp job might take your career
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Sixteen years ago, I was doing a temping job as a receptionist when the owner of the agency approached me to see if I fancied a go at recruitment. Always open to opportunity, I said yes. Here we are 16 years later and I’m the Operations Director at Wote Street People. Now, I could tell[…..]
Educate employers about benefits of older workers
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The latest report from the Government’s Women and Equalities Committee says older workers still face discrimination and the recruitment industry’s ‘failure to take more robust action has a significant impact on (their) ability to access work’. Maxine Hart, our Operations Director, has something to say. Valuing best practice The report is pretty damning stuff. But[…..]
Feeling hot, hot, hot?
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Isn’t the weather glorious. I don’t think anything beats a British heatwave. It reminds of just how beautiful our country can be. Granted, it would be more enjoyable if we weren’t all stuck in the office! So, how can we office workers stay cool in office? Here’s a few tips! If you’re luck enough to[…..]
Here’s what happened when we took on an apprentice…
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A little over 18 months ago, we decided it was time to try something new. Finding people jobs in Basingstoke and surrounding areas, Wote Street People has always grown organically, but after a stagnant 12 months we wanted to initiate a change. How were we going to do this? Do we just wait for the[…..]
Proud of our community champion and awards finalist
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Maxine Hart, Operations Director at Wote Street People, made the finals of the recent Place to Be Proud of Awards, nominated alongside Lamb Brooks Solicitors and The Champion Group in the Business and the Community category. Following a public vote, Champion was announced as the winner at a ceremony on 6th June at the Haymarket[…..]
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Recruiting for Basingstoke jobs? Remote working could help you find the right person – and keep them
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Time’s up on discrimination: top tips for becoming a more inclusive employer
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Taking action on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
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New research shows that 40% of employers believe office perks reduce employee stress
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Want to know the secret to retaining staff?
September 24, 2018 | 0 Comments