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How workplace culture supports equality, diversity and inclusion for staff
24 Jun 2024 Skills for Care
We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more
Culture and diversity
Leadership
Management
Wellbeing
Top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture
03 Jun 2024 Skills for Care
We share our top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture that retains staff. read more
Retention
Why it’s important to deliver a good induction
22 May 2024 Keren Jamieson
As part of our #KeepTheRightPeople campaign, we hear from Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group…read more
Learning and development
How to use our new induction resources
20 May 2024 Skills for Care
With the launch of our new induction toolkit, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to use it. read more
Professional Carers share their experience on the Valuable People Programme
15 May 2024 Skills for Care
We hear from Professional Carers, led by Gary Nagle, who joined Skills for Care's Valuable People Programme to tackle staffing challenges during COVID…read more
How our registered manager membership can help you retain staff
13 May 2024 Skills for Care
As a registered manager, you want to attract and retain a team of skilled colleagues to deliver excellent care. Our registered manager membership can …read more
Supporting staff who deliver end of life care
08 May 2024 Orpha Billie
To mark Dying Matters Week, we hear from Orpha Billie, Registered Manager at Tempnur Care, on how best to support staff who deliver end of life care. …read more
What is it like being a registered manager?
28 Mar 2024 Lynn James-Wellings,
Lynn James-Wellings, Registered Manager, Care First 24 shares insights about the different complexities her role includes. read more
What it means to be a deputy manager in adult social care
27 Mar 2024 Beth Hart
Beth Hart, Deputy Manager, Home Instead shares her experience as a deputy manager and what she enjoys most about her role. read more
Succession planning: talent spotting the stars of our future
25 Mar 2024 Rosie Robinson
Rosie Robinson, Owner, Red Robin Homecare shares her insights on the importance of succession planning and how to do it. read more
Succession planning
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