UK Manufacturing Outlook as Market Pressures Continue: The Instrumental Role of HR Leaders

by keeleysmith | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog, feedotter

The UK manufacturing sector remains a vital component of the nation’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and exports. However, as 2025 unfolds, the industry faces mounting pressures from multiple directions—skills shortages, escalating operational...

4 Tips for HR Leaders to Effectively Manage a Crisis

by keeleysmith | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, feedotter

In today’s dynamic business environment, crises are an inevitable part of organisational life. Whether it’s an economic downturn, a public relations issue or an internal conflict, how a company handles a crisis can significantly impact its reputation and...

Voluntary Redundancy in UK Higher Education: Best Practice and the Role of Career-Transition Support

by keeleysmith | Jul 17, 2025 | Blog, feedotter

The UK Higher Education (HE) sector is undergoing significant transformation. Funding pressures, shifting student demographics, technological disruption, and evolving research priorities have driven universities to make difficult structural decisions. As part of this,...

Best Practice in Offering Voluntary Redundancy: How Career-Transition Support Can Build Confidence and Encourage Uptake

by keeleysmith | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog, feedotter

In today’s evolving business landscape, organisational change is often necessary to remain agile, competitive, and sustainable. Whether due to restructuring, automation, or shifting market demands, companies may face the difficult decision to reduce headcount. When...

How failing to plan for Change Management results in organisation failure

by keeleysmith | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog, feedotter

In the dynamic landscape of the business world, change is not merely inevitable; it is essential. However, managing this change effectively is what sets thriving organisations apart from those that struggle or even fail. For HR managers, directors, and leaders,...