Performance management is the first area where urgency is essential. In the UK, only two in ten employees say their performance is managed in a way that truly motivates them to excel. This lack of focus costs dearly. Gallup calculates that disengagement drains £257 billion annually from the UK economy through lost productivity. Urgent leadership means sharper goal-setting, measurable outcomes, and a pace that demands accountability. Clarity and speed, rather than relaxed timelines, inspire performance.
Happy to be with you and happy to highlight this incredible success that we are seeing across our armed forces women in particular. These numbers are fantastic.
Fewer than 22,000 people took the open competitive exam to become an FDNY firefighter this year despite the department sinking $3 million into a recruitment campaign, pushing back the registration timeline and adding more testing dates.
The position remains the same, attempting to cover the vastly increased wage bill due to NIC rises, as well as other cost increases, without the ability to pass on to the customer, which has directly impacted recruitment and growth plans.
The AI interview tool was robotic and lacked emotional intelligence, creating a scenario that felt detached and unengaging, ultimately leading to a negative experience.
Running a staffing agency involves managing thousands of candidate profiles and relationships with clients while ensuring compliance. Traditional CRMs often fail to meet these unique challenges, necessitating specialized CRM software.
Candidates can use these tools to catch spelling and grammar errors, identify industry-specific language and formatting, and help translate technical achievements into clear, impact-driven statements tailored to the role. When used thoughtfully, genAI helps elevate your application without losing the authenticity of your experience.
