Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is one of the largest employers in the UK but, like so many organisations, faces a major skills shortage in the technical field, the single biggest barrier to its future economic success. It was relying on costly contractors and struggling to recruit the volume of technical resources required for key roles, such as engineering, data and cybersecurity…. Read More
ISS and PwC shift perceptions to improve employee experience in the cleaning industry
In the cleaning sector low wages, low morale and feelings of invisibility are pervasive. This even translates down to the uniforms cleaners wear, with workers saying this is a way of ‘marking out cleaning operatives as separate and different from the rest of the workforce. However, such challenges are opportunities for growth and progress, as demonstrated by ISS… Read More
Wunderman Thompson’s Magpie app shakes up mentorship in Adland
Adland is facing a recruitment challenge as the number of people working in marketing and advertising has fallen by 14% between 2019 and 2022 (Carroll, 2023). It is crucial therefore for ad companies to invest in talent retention and growth, and this was no different for global integrated marketing agency Wunderman Thompson… Read More
Gatehouse Bank unleashes frontline management potential to achieve strategic objectives
Gatehouse Bank, a Shariah-compliant, ethical UK challenger bank, recognised that having top-tier, first line management was critical to attract the best talent, accelerate growth and positively impact the bottom line, while also creating a culture of feedback and growth… Read More
DFDS gets fit for the future with upskilled people-focused leaders
DFDS, a leading European transport and logistics company with more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide and more than 10,000 freight customers faced a critical challenge in 2018. Despite ambitious objectives to double its revenue and profit by 2023, the company recognised that its culture was not conducive to achieving these goals… Read More
Wunderman Thompson, The Catalyst Academy
The Catalyst Academy was created as a programme where talent could get to know the industry and the company and ultimately to develop future marketeers for the sector. Designed to be the opposite of a traditional graduate programme, the academy is rooted in the belief that a diverse process will deliver a diverse pool of candidates. By bringing in fresh talent and fresh perspectives, the company would also have the best chance of future proofing clients’ businesses.
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Wharton Business Consulting, Innovative Talent Approaches
Building on past successes in driving equality, WBC started to search for talent amongst pools of young people, including those from more deprived backgrounds, or with less social mobility…
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South East Water + ETS, Prioritising Talent Development
South East Water’s (SEW) engagement survey highlighted the need for them to focus on talent development and career progression to improve their employee experience…
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t-three + Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s vision is to be the most trusted retailer; where people love to work and shop. That means harnessing the talent, creativity and diversity of their colleagues to ensure that customers receive great service every time they shop with them.
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Mercer UK Culture
Marsh & McLennan (MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people
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