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Futureproofing TA: A strategic guide for today’s leaders
Solutions Manager Donna West explores how CHROs, TA leaders, and procurement professionals can build resilient and scalable recruitment models by leveraging rightsizing, modular RPO, and strategic partnerships to futureproof their talent acquisition function.
Statement of work in 2026: a strategic lever for talent and procurement
Discover how organisations can unlock greater strategic value from their statement of work (SoW) programmes by strengthening ownership, improving alignment and building solutions designed to deliver clear, measurable outcomes.
Managing workforce risks across Europe: A practical guide for HR and procurement leaders
Expanding a workforce programme into Europe unlocks new talent but brings complex, country-specific compliance challenges. With the right partner offering local expertise supported by centralised governance, organisations can scale confidently while staying consistent and compliant, Philip Sanner, International Growth Director, explores.
Beyond compliance: Why pay benchmarking is crucial for equity
Iain MacLeod, EDI&B Consultant discusses why salary and benefits benchmarking is essential for UK employers aiming to address pay disparities and achieve workplace equity. It highlights how proactive benchmarking not only prepares businesses for the upcoming disability pay gap reporting legislation but also supports fairer, more inclusive pay and benefits practices.
Why strategic SOW management should matter for the whole organisation and especially for HR
Strategic SoW management reduces risk, strengthens suppliers, and increases value. Jo Lindsay, Managing Director of Consulting and Client Engagement, explores how embedding SoW into organisational design cuts costs, improves planning, and futureproofs talent.
The changing shape of the umbrella sector: What leaders need to know
The new PAYE regulations for umbrella companies, effective April 2026, aim to close tax gaps, protect workers from unexpected liabilities, and ensure a level playing field for compliant businesses. Richard Smith, Director of Business Transformation at Reed explores how companies can adapt, prioritise supply chain audits, invest in employee training, and strengthen contracts to build trust, transparency, and a sustainable workforce strategy.
Unlocking a hidden talent pool: Why your next hire should be ex-forces
Phil Bearpark, Solutions Manager, explores the transferable skills veterans bring to the workforce and explains how employers can benefit from national insurance exemptions when hiring ex-forces talent.
AI in procurement: Moving beyond the cheating myth
Public sector procurement is under pressure to deliver greater efficiency, increasing demand and push for social value, innovation and sustainability, Tracey Dawes, Solutions Director – Public Sector, explores how AI, used responsibly, can help streamline bid writing without compromising fairness.
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