Mark Beale’s Post

🏙️🏠There is no question that hybrid and remote working is here to stay, but does it create unintended challenges for those entering the workforce for the first time or those early careers roles that require on the job training and support? Mark Beale, Director of Delivery and Engagement at Sanderson notes ‘𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘙𝘗𝘖 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 18 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴.’ A question recently posed to us was, ‘𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙮𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨?’ 💭 ✅ To get a deeper understanding of these challenges, Sanderson partnered with a variety of Banks, Building Societies, Insurance, Wealth & Investment companies to understand their approach to this challenge and we have shared our findings in a comprehensive and downloadable report.  Download your copy today in the below link. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d44fg86T If you would like to discuss any of the themes discussed in this paper, or have any questions on your own early careers strategy, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mark Beale #EarlyCareers #EarlyCareersTalent #WhitePaper 

Great to be involved in the creation of this new White Paper. ✅ Super interesting findings for anyone looking to understand how to enhance the engagement and retention of their #earlycareers talent. Do strategies need to evolve now #remote and #hybridworking are here to stay? Find out more by downloading a copy below.. 🙌😉

'How can we enhance the employee experience to better engage and retain early-career talent in an increasingly hybrid and remote world?' 🌍 Sanderson teamed up with top financial institutions to tackle this challenge, and we've compiled our insights into a must-read report. Download it now to discover actionable strategies! 📊✨ https://lnkd.in/d44fg86T #EmployeeExperience #TalentRetention #HybridWork

Did someone ask for my conclusion on why (anecdotally) there seems to be a trend of working more days in the office again? No? Well here it is. For context, I'm specifically speaking about the last 2 years where I think we're seeing some of the longer term impact of covid on the workplace. I guess, somewhat predictably the main driver is businesses getting more bang for their buck, i.e. more output from your salaries. During covid investment into the tech industry was massive, but now that has swung the other way. So in hard times, companies are trying to get the absolutely maximum out of the teams they already have. The short term benefits of wfh were great, but there are also some longer term negative impacts. Notability the ability to form strong and cohesive teams in, which I would guess is even harder as people start to move companies and you're dealing with new starters. This essentially means that teams are working less and less well together. So we're swinging back to a command and control management, which always happens during economical downturns. People crave certainty, and there's nothing more certain than seeing things with your own eyes.... i.e. people working at desks, in front of you (I know, it's a fallacy but still we can all appreciate the logic even if it's flawed). So there you go, the ramblings that none of you asked for. Maybe that is interesting to someone ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Note: - None of this is scientific, it's purely based on chats with a handful of people across disciplines. - I'm aware there are lots of nuances on industry, roles, personality, etc etc but I'm just speaking from what I've seen the last couple of years.

As the world is slowly returning to normal, many companies are asking their employees to return to the office. While some people are excited to be back in the office, others may feel anxious or uncertain about the transition. 3 of my meetings this week (with clients across a range of industries) have been with organisations looking to go fully on-site again, despite the push back from both candidates and recruiters. However, I've also had a number of conversations recently with a number of other hiring managers who are now reverting back to more remote working to attract the best talent. Keen to hear people's thoughts, how are you seeing the market at the moment? #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeWellness #ReedTechnology

Hybrid working is here to stay! 🌐🏠 A staggering 73% of UK companies now embrace this flexible work model. It's a game-changer, reshaping not just where we work, but how we work. As a recruiter at tPS Recruitment, I've seen the surge in demand for professionals who can seamlessly adapt to this blend of office and remote work. The question is, do you have the right skills to excel in this evolving environment? Here's what I've learned: ✅ Adaptability is key. Those who can pivot between home and office setups without skipping a beat are in high demand. ✅ Communication skills have never been more crucial. Can you convey your ideas effectively, both in person and through a screen? ✅ Self-management is a must. The ability to self-motivate and stay productive without direct supervision sets top talent apart. If you're ready to navigate the hybrid work landscape with confidence, let's chat. I'm here to help you harness your potential and find opportunities that align with this new way of working. Drop a comment or reach out directly, and let's propel your career forward together. 🚀 For more insights and opportunities: 📞 0330 056 6665 🌐 theprogressshed.com #HybridWorking #CareerGrowth #JobMarketTrends

The 9-to-5 job is dead. Here's what killed it 1.The internet created endless new career possibilities 2.Remote work made office hours obsolete 3.Gig economy normalized flexible schedules 4.Entrepreneurship became accessible to everyone 5.AI and automation transformed traditional roles Reason? Technology + changing culture = death of rigid work structures Consider these angles on the post-9-to-5 world: ➡ Why working 9-to-5 is holding back your career potential ➡How to design your ideal workday in the digital age ➡The rise of asynchronous work and its benefits ➡Balancing flexibility and productivity in remote careers ➡Why companies clinging to 9-to-5 are losing top talent The death of 9-to-5 is clear, but the impact is multifaceted. Each angle reveals a new way this shift changes our work lives. This is exactly how we're reshaping the concept of work. And how you can stay ahead in the evolving job market!

Stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving job market by understanding the skills employers are seeking this year. From adaptability to remote work proficiency, our latest blog post covers it all! Click the link below to ensure you're ready to thrive in the modern workplace. #CareerAdvice #SkillsGap #ProfessionalGrowth

Hybrid working has become the norm for many over the past four years, and it's here to stay. But what effect is it having on productivity, staff retention, and overall decision making? As someone who engages with candidates, clients, and decision makers daily, I've found that this topic elicits a high level of debate. It's not uncommon for a candidate's decision to pursue an opportunity to rest solely on whether a company offers one, two, or three days working from home. This would have been difficult to comprehend a few years ago, but the landscape has very much changed. While many companies I've dealt with are advocates of hybrid working, it's also apparent that many have a difference of opinion. After all, each business operates differently and will have a different view on the matter. It raises the question, is there a right and a wrong approach to take when seeking to hire, attract, and retain the best people for your business? #hyrbidworking #finance #accounting