E-Innovation by Novo executive search and selection

Welcome to our latest newsletter, e-innovation. In this edition you will find useful information on non-executive directors, interim managers, the impact of the credit crunch on recruitment and retention and flexible benefits being the key to retention.

For a confidential discussion regarding any of these issues please call Dale Perrett, Director at Novo on 01275 375588 or email dale.perrett@novoexec.com.

Non Executives - a way of connecting experienced directors with leading companies

Non executive directors can be extremely useful to any company. They can often see risks and opportunities in the marketplace that are sometimes overlooked by the executive management.

Getting true value from Interim Management

Appointing and managing an interim manager certainly throws up different challenges and benefits to employing a permanent member of staff. Interim managers are often appointed to manage change.

What impact has the credit crunch had on recruitment and retention in the past year?

According to the CIPD recruitment, retention and turnover report 2008 official government statistics suggest the UK jobs market has been resilient to economic performance over the past 12 months. Employment levels are at an all-time high while redundancy rates are at an all-time low and unemployment remains low.

Flexible benefits are key to retention

Get rid of your out-dated reward packages, tailor-made benefits are the key to retention. Employers are finding their workers turned off by the benefits on offer, as they don’t match their changing needs and modern lifestyles. According to a recent survey Generation Y workers are not just satisfied with high salaries, preferring a better work-life balance.

For a confidential discussion regarding any of these issues please call Dale Perrett at Novo on 01275 375588
or email dale.perrett@novoexec.com