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Meet 2025 – the year of workforce leadership paradox

Meet 2025 – the year of workforce leadership paradox

Who said leadership was easy? Well, no one will be in 2025, says By Mark Inskip, CEO Matrix Workforce Management. A hurricane of forces, from technology to government legislation, are increasing the complexity and costs of running and building a workforce, all of which will drive…

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Looking ahead to 2025 – tracking delivery equipment to power the circular economy in FMCG sector

Looking ahead to 2025 – tracking delivery equipment to power the circular economy in FMCG sector

As we move into 2025, the shift toward a circular economy continues to gain momentum across industries, especially in the FMCG sector, writes Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco. Businesses are increasingly focused on sustainability, aiming to keep products and materials in use for as long…

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Winning the fight for flexibility

Winning the fight for flexibility

Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer, Matrix gives an HR view on trends and predictions for 2025. Whether you love them or hate them, trends articles are at least thought provoking. Next year will be particularly interesting in HR and recruitment with the opposing forces of flexibility and…

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What the NHS can learn from local authorities when recruiting temporary staff

What the NHS can learn from local authorities when recruiting temporary staff

When it comes to addressing staffing needs, particularly in recruiting and managing temporary staff, the NHS can learn valuable lessons from local authorities. Over the years, local councils have honed their approach to workforce management, particularly in the use of temporary workers – the NHS…

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Does the rise in temporary workers mean the fall of company culture?

Does the rise in temporary workers mean the fall of company culture?

As businesses invest in building strong values and a distinct company culture to differentiate themselves in both the customer and talent markets, a growing contingent workforce raises concerns about whether these efforts are sustainable, writes Jodie Ratcliffe, HR director, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions. Companies that…

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Tutors and safeguarding

Tutors and safeguarding

Private tutors must be held to the same safeguarding standards as schools, writes Susie Thomson, MD of the Security Watchdog, which offers employment screening services. A recent BBC investigation into safeguarding failures in the private tutoring industry has uncovered a deeply concerning issue that I, and many…

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Why the AI productivity revolution should enhance, not replace the workforce

Why the AI productivity revolution should enhance, not replace the workforce

AI should not be viewed as a productivity panacea – the tech needs to be implemented alongside thoughtful leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to building trust argues Ashley Doody, chief technology officer, MatrixWorkforce Management Solutions. It’s been well documented that, since the 2008 financial…

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The future of work: Building adaptable strategies

The future of work: Building adaptable strategies

Over the next two years, 65% of companies say they plan to increase their use of contingent workers, reflecting just one of ways our employment landscape is changing. Workforce management company Matrix is working with employers, suppliers and individuals to build adaptable strategies, that aim…

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Festival & outdoor event organisers urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%, supported by the Association of Independent Festivals

Festival & outdoor event organisers urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%, supported by the Association of Independent Festivals

A national poster campaign from Bakers Basco, with support from the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has driven a 24% boost in recoveries of reusable plastic bread baskets and dolly equipment from festivals and events across the UK. The campaign, aimed at festival organisers and event caterers, launched in…

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Understand candidate screening data sources

Understand candidate screening data sources

Recent high-profile events in the United Kingdom have brought vividly to life the critical importance of organizations thoroughly checking candidate credentials before making a hire. They range from the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by an off-duty Metropolitan Police officer to the disturbing…

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