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Retention is high on agendas for all leaders and from my experience one of the biggest factors pushing candidates into looking for a change is low morale being created by negative behaviours from leaders within their organisation. If you find this content useful, please like and share. Have a great Wednesday!

Just wanted to thank and shout out the amazing work the CIPD, particularly Matt Gofton is doing to help change lives of those working in HR and the people they support. We now have on our website more mental health guidance and support that the CIPD have procured, all freely accessible to help those working in local authorities for their community. https://lnkd.in/e7E3FUau If you haven't had a chance to check it out please do so. Any ideas on what other things we can to add value and help the sector, please drop me a DM, always open to suggestions and collaboration opportunities.

Ahead of mental health day I am proud to bring you this heartfelt episode where we delve into the profound impact of mental health in the workplace. Join us as we sit down with Gemma Platt, the Head of HR at c2c, and Matt Gofton, Senior Employer Engagement at CIPD. Both have experienced the devastating loss of Gemma’s husband, James, to suicide in 2019, and have since dedicated themselves to advocating for mental health awareness and support. Gemma and Matt share their personal journeys through grief, the emotions they faced, and the challenges of returning to work after such a profound loss. They discuss the importance of initiating mental health conversations in the workplace, offering practical advice for employers on supporting grieving employees, and sharing coping mechanisms that have helped them navigate their own grief. Listeners will gain insights into the critical role of mental health support in businesses, and how fostering an environment of understanding and compassion can make a significant difference. The episode concludes on an optimistic note, as Gemma and Matt reflect on their healing journeys, how they approach the present, and their hopes for the future. Key Discussion Points: Journey into Mental Health Advocacy: How Gemma and Matt became involved in mental health initiatives. Emotional Impact of Loss: The emotions experienced during and after James’ passing. Advice for Employers: How to approach and support grieving employees. Coping Mechanisms: Practical strategies for managing grief. Healing and Moving Forward: Reflections on overcoming the most challenging parts of their grief journeys. Current Well-being and Future Outlook: How they view their present and future with optimism. Supporting Colleagues: Tips for colleagues on approaching someone going through grief. Improving Workplace Support: Areas where businesses can enhance their mental health support systems. This episode is a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health discussions and the power of support and understanding in the workplace. Tune in for an inspiring and informative conversation that aims to make a difference. #mentalhealth #grief #bethechangeyouwanttosee https://lnkd.in/eQqmXhUN

This article, “Staying Relevant and Promoting Yourself on LinkedIn: A Comprehensive Guide,” provides actionable tips and strategies for professionals looking to enhance their presence on LinkedIn. It covers optimizing your profile, engaging with content, strategic networking, leveraging LinkedIn features, staying updated with industry trends, showcasing achievements, and maintaining authenticity. By following these guidelines, readers can effectively build their personal brand, connect with industry leaders, and stay relevant in their field. This guide is essential for anyone aiming to maximize their LinkedIn potential and advance their career. hashtag #LinkedIn #standout #advice

This article, “Staying Relevant and Promoting Yourself on LinkedIn: A Comprehensive Guide,” provides actionable tips and strategies for professionals looking to enhance their presence on LinkedIn. It covers optimizing your profile, engaging with content, strategic networking, leveraging LinkedIn features, staying updated with industry trends, showcasing achievements, and maintaining authenticity. By following these guidelines, readers can effectively build their personal brand, connect with industry leaders, and stay relevant in their field. This guide is essential for anyone aiming to maximize their LinkedIn potential and advance their career. #LinkedIn #standout #advice

🌟 Helping Candidates Shine: The Power of a Well-Written CV 🌟 One of the main challenges I see candidates at all levels facing is writing a CV that truly reflects what they offer to the market. A CV should be more than just a list of jobs; it should be a clear proposition of your unique value. To help with this, I’ve created a CV template designed to help candidates of all levels structure their CVs in a way that highlights their strengths and achievements effectively. This template provides clear examples and a structured format to help you promote what you can bring to an organization. Feel free to use this template—there’s no cost involved. All I ask is that you like and share this post to help spread the work I’m doing to support local government officers across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Let’s help each other succeed! 🚀 hashtag #CareerDevelopment #CVWriting #LocalGovernment #JobSearch #ProfessionalGrowth

Fantastic program

In our 2024 Autumn Budget Submission, we urge Government for a renewed focus on prevention and services for the wider community. Government should:    - Ensure that the potential long-term benefit of spending on prevention is routinely considered in both Treasury and departmental spending decisions. - Develop a more integrated, evidence-based approach to addressing the wider determinants of health and wellbeing. - Recognise the fundamental and universal importance of the environment and public realm to supporting health, wellbeing and prosperity. - Ensure that the mainstream benefit system meets essential living costs and continue to uprate benefits at least in line with inflation. - Put more investment in the public health grant and in other vital areas of public health and prevention.    Find a full summary of proposals in our submission document: https://lnkd.in/eMNiekHP    #LGA #LocalGov #AutumnBudget #SpendingReview #Budget24 

Great to be working with the The Coal Authority, such an important organisation, doing amazing work.

We are shaking up our normal structure and have our guest Simon Lewis, a highly experienced Director of Property, who has recently become an interim, interviewing our host Matt Masters about how to navigate the world of contracting. A honest conversation, with some useful tips for interims either working in local government or considering becoming an interim in local government. No questions are off the table! https://lnkd.in/eHGkexrE #adviceforbeinganinterim #podcast #localgovernment