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Huge congratulations to the brave souls here at Cherry Professional who took part in the fire walk outside Pride Park Stadium last week. 👏 Through this incredible effort, the team raised an astounding £1371 for Derby County Community Trust. 🌟 While the fire walk is over, it’s not too late to continue donating to this impactful fundraiser. Let’s…
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Cheers to our Cherry Winners! 🏆 We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Annual Trip Incentive! This trip isn’t just a getaway; it’s a celebration of your hard work, passion, and relentless pursuit of success. We’re immensely proud of your achievements, and this adventure is our way of saying, “Thank you for going above…
Read MoreFlexible Working Bill – How This Affects Employers and the Future of the Workplace
The Flexible Working Bill will come into effect in 2024, marking a big shift in the landscape of employment rights. It’s sponsored by Labour MP Yasmin Quershi and Baroness Taylor of Bolton, and it’s set to change the Employment Rights Act 1996 in a big way. The change grants people the right to request flexible…
Read MoreThe Art of Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations and Disciplinaries
Last month, Cherry Professional had the pleasure of hosting an event in conjunction with Derby based Employment Law Firm, Precept. The topic – How to manage a disciplinary process. The event was a huge success enjoyed by HR professionals and Line Managers and Precept provided fantastic content – including great role play on what good…
Read MoreCareer progression opportunities can attract young talented finance professionals
Attracting and retaining young talent is key for businesses that wish to continue to grow. This is particularly true for the finance sector. Young finance professionals are seeking companies that can demonstrate they value their talent and want to help them develop their careers further. Innovative businesses are embracing young talent by seeking out new…
Read MoreTips for Staying Resilient and Adaptable as a Senior Finance Professional
As a senior finance professional, you are only too aware of the financial challenges that are currently impacting the accounting industry. Closing businesses, shutdowns and furlough schemes have put additional pressures on CFOs, teams and senior leaders as a whole. At the same time, digitalisation in the industry has increased expenses – whilst also boosting…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Talented HR Manager That Performs Well
As the role of Human Resources (HR) continues to evolve in the dynamic landscape, the importance of hiring a successful HR Manager cannot be overstated. HR Managers are at the heart of every organisation, responsible for driving talent acquisition, talent development, employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. We will provide you with a…
Read MoreHow to Write the Perfect Job Ad
Many hiring managers struggle to write the perfect job ad, and it’s easy to see why. A job advert needs to be interesting, compelling and accurate, and it needs to tick several boxes. It needs to be written with your target market in mind, whilst also appealing to a wide range of people. This explains…
Read More5 Ways to Better Manage a Remote Accounting Team
Since the pandemic, many accounting teams have transitioned to a remote way of working. This is something that several employees are in favour of, especially as many benefit from a better work-life balance. According to one Canadian survey, 81% of employees would think about working for a company on a long term basis if they…
Read MoreHow to Attract Top Marketing Talent
Marketing is a key part of a business’ success, regardless of what your business does and the industry that you work in. So, you are probably hoping to attract top marketing talent, individuals who have a lot of experience and knowledge to offer. You will want candidates that are going to drive your business towards…
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