How Flex is Driving Business Success - Interview with Saira Demmer

By Fiona Frudd 04.03.24

How is flexible working shifting the recruitment landscape? In this interview, the UK's leading Work Life Charity, Working Families, explores the topic with SF's CEO, Saira Demmer

The Future of Hybrid Working: A Strategic Imperative for Business Success

By Fiona Frudd 29.02.24

Analysing The Hybrid Work Commission's report from September 2023 by Public First global strategic consultancy, offers insights that resonate deeply with our 'Flex for Success' mission, presenting a compelling case for the hybrid work model as a foundation of the future business landscape.

Charting the Course: Navigating the Leap from Financial Controller to Finance Director

By Samantha Strong 22.02.24

Embarking on a journey from Financial Controller (FC) to Finance Director (FD) is not just a step up the career ladder; it's a leap into a new realm of strategic influence, leadership, and responsibility. Discover our tips to help you progress from FC to FD.

HR Leadership Forum 13th March with Browne Jacobson

By Claire Davies 20.02.24

SF Recruitment, in partnership with Browne Jacobson, announce inaugural Breakfast HR Leadership Forum. Set to take place on Wednesday, 13th March 2024, from 9 - 11 am, at the Browne Jacobson office located on the 15th Floor of 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham.

Boosting Business Through Psychological Safety: The Key to Employee Engagement and Performance

By Rebecca Parnell 19.02.24

Employees perform better when they feel able to contribute, challenge, and make mistakes. For this to happen, leaders must create a culture of psychological safety at work.

HR Employment Law Breakfast Seminar – Tuesday 12th March

By Ellie Smith 14.02.24

SF Recruitment, in collaboration with Freeths LLP, is thrilled to announce an upcoming HR Breakfast Seminar, poised to provide attendees with a comprehensive update on key changes in employment law in 2024. Set to take place on Tuesday, 12th March, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Unlocking Profitability: The Hidden Power of Back-Office Operations

By Ellie Smith 09.02.24

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, back-office functions are emerging as unsung heroes in driving profitability and growth.

SF Recruitment joins new APPG to champion better Flexible Working in the UK

By Fiona Frudd 06.02.24

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been launched at the House of Commons on 6th February 2024. The APPG will focus on championing flexible working policies that support families across the country.

Aligning Technology with Talent: Navigating the Modern Workplace Dilemma

By Kane Platt 05.02.24

Why should businesses pay attention to these frustrations? The answer is twofold: talent retention and business profitability. In the competitive landscape of 2024, the risk of not bridging the technology-expectation gap is not just about inefficiency. It's about losing talent.

Driving Corporate Efficiency: The Integral Role of Shared Services in Finance and HR

In an era where efficiency, cost reduction, and strategic performance are at the forefront of corporate agendas, the importance of shared services in finance, HR, and other back-office functions cannot be overstated. Here, we look at the evolving landscape of shared services

The Business Case for Flexible Working

By Katie James 22.01.24

If your business needs some support in adopting flexible working, we've complied this guide along with Working Families, full of compelling stats and tips to help steer your business in a more flexible direction

Navigating 2024: Tech Employment Trends

By Alex Ward 09.01.24

With the advent of 2024, we welcome the era where generative AI has become an integral aspect of our daily lives and workplaces. Its impact on hiring practices is noteworthy – while AI and automation are displacing certain roles, they are concurrently giving rise to new opportunities. AI is poised to play a pivotal role in various job profiles in 2024.

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