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Unions propose pay raise for council staff

Unite, GMB and UNISON are three local government unions that represent the council and school staff in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They have proposed an offer to employers of a £2,000 pay rise along with a one-off pandemic payment, a reduction in the working week and an extra day of annual leave for all council staff. This claim applies from 1st April 2022.

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Why is shared leadership the way forward?

Leading a company is growing to be more complex, with many more responsibilities to take on, which has led to a renewed look at co-CEO models. Harvard Business Review published a study which revealed that 87 companies led by co-CEOs generated above average shareholder returns and nearly 60% of those companies outperformed. Keep reading to see the benefits of shared leadership and tips for making it work.

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Interim managers’ role in the well-being of their staff

The need to invest in and support the mental health and well-being of employees is increasing more than ever. People are now less willing to remain in a job where they are unhappy or have to sacrifice their health or personal life for their job. It has been found that executives can sometimes overestimate how well their employees are doing and how supported they feel by their managers. Keep reading to see how you can ensure the well-being of your employees.

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Why choosing an interim role will help revitalise your career

Transformation continues to remain a high priority for local authorities following the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic. Across the UK, more and more councils are looking for ways to provide more efficient and cost-effective services to users, therefore increasing the demand for targeted project work and interim staff. Think you are in a work slump? Switching to an interim role may help to give you the breath of fresh air you need and provide a new outlook on your approach to your personal working strategies.

 

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