How a NfP Manager Should Prepare for a Redundancy Conversation

A well-handled redundancy conversation can make a difficult situation more manageable for all involved. Within a NfP these are made even harder because often the employee’s motivator for doing the role goes beyond the financial rewards. By preparing thoroughly, communicating with empathy, and offering meaningful support, managers can uphold professionalism and integrity while ensuring employees … Read more

A Perfect Storm for Change

This month we’ve received the following article written by Renée Robson for the Be Recruitment Group site on Trauma-Informed Leadership: The Missing Piece in For-Purpose Organisations We need to be trauma-informed in our service delivery” is increasingly heard in for-purpose organisations. Yet while we’re laser-focused on trauma-informed care for clients, we nearly always overlook one … Read more

Feeling Unseen at Work: Empowering Female Leaders

In today’s workplaces, many professionals, including women in leadership roles, can feel overlooked or undervalued despite their dedication and contributions. This feeling of helplessness can arise from various factors, including workplace culture, biases, or a lack of visibility. If you find yourself struggling with these feelings, remember that you’re not alone, and there are ways … Read more

Innovative Remuneration and Benefits Strategies for the Not-for-Profit Sector

The Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector faces unique challenges in attracting and retaining talent, particularly when it comes to offering competitive remuneration and benefits. While financial constraints may limit the ability to match private sector salaries, NFPs can employ creative strategies to provide compelling compensation packages for both executive and non-executive roles. Here are some ideas to … Read more

Top Reasons for Staff Turnover in the Not-for-Profit Sector: A Look at 2023-2024

In recent years, turnover in the Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector has been a subject of concern, with several key factors influencing why talented individuals are leaving these organisations. From burnout to remuneration, the dynamics shaping this trend are multifaceted and pivotal for understanding workforce dynamics in the NFP sector. 1. Burnout and Fatigue: Among the most … Read more

How to get the best out of your recruitment agency

The more recruitment agencies working on your vacancy, the faster it’s filled, right? Actually, the opposite is usually true! According to Louise Archer from Retrained Search, inviting multiple recruiters to try and fill a role (called ‘contingent recruitment’) has an average fill rate of below 25%. In contrast, fill rates are up around 95–100% for … Read more

Meet the founders: Jenny and Zena

Jenny Rosser and Zena Clark founded Be. Recruitment in June 2018 to deliver affordable, high-touch recruitment services to the social care sector. Zena explains:“We felt that there was a gap in the market for a high-touch recruitment company specialising in community services. “We knew that at the lower end of the the salary scale, a … Read more