{"id":1752,"date":"2021-05-25T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T13:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/?p=1752"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:02:13","slug":"hr-recruitment-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/hr-recruitment-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Work-Life Balance, Furlough, Project Resourcing, and Industry Insights During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1337405813-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1337405813-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1337405813-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1337405813-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1337405813-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1337405813-2048x1354.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-worklife-balance-with-kids-in-lockdown\">Worklife balance with kids in lockdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges, especially for parents trying to balance work and childcare during lockdown. Many have found it nearly impossible to juggle professional responsibilities with the demands of looking after children. The emotional toll includes worry, pressure, anxiety, fear, guilt, and exhaustion, impacting both physical and mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common coping strategies include exercise, connecting with family and friends, enjoying great TV shows, and sharing humorous memes. Organisations have also played a crucial role by offering flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives. Some companies have continued to pay their employees in full, while others have provided wellbeing hampers and maintained engagement through regular communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dealing-with-being-furloughed\">Dealing with being furloughed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the UK furlough scheme ends and lockdown restrictions ease, it\u2019s essential for organisations to consider the struggles faced by furloughed employees and plan for their reintegration. The furlough scheme affected 9.6 million individuals, many of whom experienced a lack of purpose, anxiety, and frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective HR practices during furlough included offering training webinars, maintaining regular communication, and providing honest updates. These measures helped furloughed employees stay informed, develop their skills, and maintain a sense of team spirit. Upon returning to work, planning and regular check-ins were vital for restoring structure and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-resources-for-project-resourcing\">Best resources for project resourcing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pandemic has made change a constant in business operations. Organisations must make strategic investments to recover and grow, despite budget constraints. Three main resourcing options are available for project teams: interim professionals, management consultants, and internal resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interim-professionals\">Interim professionals:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Hands-on expertise, quick availability, flexible contracts, and cost-effective solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Cultural fit challenges, multiple recruitment processes, and the need for structured management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-management-consultants\">Management consultants:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Extensive benchmarking data, analytical power, and access to wider consultancy resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Talent retention issues, potential conflicts of interest, and additional costs for implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internal-resources\">Internal resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Understanding of organisational culture, existing stakeholder relationships, and cost reduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Potential gaps in expertise, internal politics, and the risk of being pulled into other work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each option has its pros and cons, and organisations must carefully consider their specific needs, budget, and resources when choosing the best approach for their projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1777853693-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Female CHRO sits at her laptop\" class=\"wp-image-106442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1777853693-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1777853693-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1777853693-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1777853693-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1777853693-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hr-and-hse-industry-insights\">HR and HSE industry insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the beginning of March, Australia, alongside the rest of the world, has been dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Businesses, industries, and functions, including HR &amp; HSE, have been learning to adapt to new ways of working. Insights from senior business development and marketing directors at leading law firms in the UK highlight the challenges and opportunities for innovation during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-ehs-manager-building-materials\">National EHS Manager \u2013 building materials:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communication and wellbeing<\/strong>: Weekly leadership forums via Microsoft Teams, bi-weekly email updates, and regular check-ins with team members. An app with resources has been popular.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>: Increased use of Microsoft Teams and recognition of the flexibility in work locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-boarding<\/strong>: Recruitment is currently on hold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hr-manager-agriculture\">HR Manager \u2013 agriculture:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communication and wellbeing<\/strong>: Listening to employees through various channels and acting with targeted communications and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>: Adoption of technology and IT platforms for greater flexibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-boarding<\/strong>: Structured induction plans and increased 1:1 sessions, though socialisation outside immediate teams is missed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring<\/strong>: Only select executive or key roles are being hired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-director-people-and-culture-disability-services\">National Director People and Culture \u2013 disability services:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communication and Well-being<\/strong>: Daily Zoom calls for updates and questions, online catch-ups, and a mental health plan in progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>: Positive experiences with working from home and a focus on business continuity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-boarding<\/strong>: Implementing PageUp (ATS) and working with Australia Post for easier, paperless onboarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring<\/strong>: Continuing to hire for frontline operational roles, with increased recruitment in preparation for potential COVID-19 cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-hr-and-hse-industry-insights\">Additional HR and HSE industry insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the economic shutdown brought on by COVID-19-related restrictions hit Australia, business leaders needed to assess and immediately activate their business continuity plans. Leaders faced unique and rapidly changing challenges, such as ensuring employees were set up to work from home with the right equipment and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-group-talent-manager-global-telecommunications-infrastructure\">Group Talent Manager \u2013 global telecommunications infrastructure:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communication and wellbeing<\/strong>: Regular group communications, a dedicated Yammer channel, and scheduled Q&amp;A sessions. A beefed-up wellbeing program with \u2018Champions\u2019 driving initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>: Broader adoption of Yammer and increased acceptance of working from home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-boarding<\/strong>: Limited hires with remote setup instructions and virtual onboarding sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring<\/strong>: Only roles related to key client projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hr-business-partner-global-healthcare-company\">HR Business Partner \u2013 Global Healthcare Company:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communication and Well-being<\/strong>: Weekly webinars with leadership updates, energy for performance programs, and promoting WorkPlace groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>: Accelerated use of digital tools and introduction of no-meeting Wednesday afternoons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-boarding<\/strong>: No onboarding since COVID-19 hit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring<\/strong>: Case-by-case basis, with no critical roles currently being recruited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hr-director-professional-healthcare-products-and-services\">HR Director \u2013 professional healthcare products and services:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communication and wellbeing<\/strong>: Weekly updates and guides for managers and employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>: Functioning without everyone in the same room and more online customer training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-boarding<\/strong>: Existing systems used, but face-to-face contact remains a challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring<\/strong>: Recruitment on hold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/iStock-1356386941-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/iStock-1356386941-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/iStock-1356386941-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/iStock-1356386941-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/iStock-1356386941-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/iStock-1356386941-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-era-of-modern-working\">New era of modern working<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With recruitment volumes lower than usual, HR leaders across the German FSPS sector have been gauging market sentiment and conducting virtual networking to understand the post-COVID working environment. Key themes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-return-to-work\">Return to work:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phased return to work with a balanced working arrangement that includes home office allowance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Careful planning for 2020 and beyond to ensure a smooth transition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mental-health-and-wellbeing\">Mental health and wellbeing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitoring mental health and wellbeing on a remote basis is challenging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of external specialists to help employees with psychological, physical, or other issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firms must focus on inclusive and acceptable ways to address mental health needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diversity\">Diversity:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renewed focus on diversity, especially in light of BLM protests and gender diversity challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring that the pandemic does not undo progress made in diversity initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important tool in HR\u2019s arsenal is a professional network working together to navigate these challenges and support each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legal-and-tax-implications-for-businesses\">Legal and tax implications for businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the last 12 months, the focus has shifted from immediate health and safety challenges to more complex legal and tax issues. Key topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flexible-working-arrangements\">Flexible working arrangements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associated risks and challenges of flexible working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-health-orders\">Public health orders:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Returning from home to the traditional workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vaccinations\">Vaccinations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintaining a COVID-19 free workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tax-risks\">Tax risks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ex-pat worker relocations, job keeper audits, claw-backs, and related tax risks including superannuation, payroll tax, FBT, and PAYG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1212332703-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1212332703-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1212332703-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1212332703-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1212332703-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/iStock-1212332703-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transformation-of-corporate-culture-in-the-post-pandemic-workplace\">Transformation of corporate culture in the post-pandemic workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When many companies had to suddenly move to remote working, maintaining corporate culture became a significant challenge. The pandemic had tremendous and swift effects on workplace culture, upending the concept of the physical workplace and corporate interactions. Modern collaborative technologies such as videoconferencing and smartphone chat groups became the norm, making face-to-face interactions less necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corporate culture is crucial for employee loyalty and trust, affecting happiness, motivation, and productivity. During the pandemic, many companies struggled to maintain morale and culture, but some found that their culture improved, with employees feeling more connected and loyal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As employees return to the office, businesses are adapting their work processes and environments to account for social distancing. Leaders must consider how their culture will help them navigate the new reality and develop strategies that create a more collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-agility\">Agility:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The future of work now looks different, with a combination of remote and on-site working. Work will be measured by outcome rather than input, and hybrid work offers structure, sociability, independence, and flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-innovation-and-digital-transformation\">Innovation and digital transformation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technology usage has taken on new meaning, with companies adopting digital transformation to stay connected and productive. This includes new ways to manage and assess performance, give feedback, and recruit and onboard staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leadership-visibility-and-approachability\">Leadership visibility and approachability:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The pandemic forced senior leaders to increase their visibility and approachability, resulting in more meaningful relationships between employers and employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated trends and triggered new ones, forcing leaders to re-evaluate their businesses and innovate. This has led to a more agile, innovative, and digitally transformed workplace culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While reshaping company culture post-pandemic may be challenging, it is an opportunity for leaders to connect with and build their teams, creating a better and more cohesive corporate culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-virtual-roundtable-how-covid-19-is-reshaping-engagement-amp-culture\">Virtual RoundTable: \u201cHow COVID-19 is Reshaping Engagement &amp; Culture\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed corporate culture, and its impact will likely be long-lasting. Employee safety, stability, and security became top priorities, and remote working became the norm. Efficient technology, communication, and collaboration have become essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways-from-the-virtual-roundtable\">Key Takeaways from the Virtual RoundTable:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adapting Talent Development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upskilling employees during business slowdowns can instil confidence and address skill gaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shifting to virtual environments for training and development using platforms like Zoom and Teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focusing on core business building blocks and internal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-virtual-roundtable-imagining-the-new-normal-work-life-after-covid-19\">Virtual RoundTable: \u201cImagining the New Normal &#8211; Work Life after COVID-19\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. Every business leader\u2019s assumptions, strategic plans, and visions for their companies\u2019 futures have been profoundly changed, and as the virus lingers, its impact will not only affect corporate culture it will possibly change it forever. Here are our key takeaways from the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hybrid-workforce-model\">Hybrid Workforce Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insight<\/strong>: The future of work is likely to involve a hybrid model, combining remote and on-site work. This approach aims to leverage the benefits of both environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implication<\/strong>: Companies need to ensure a cohesive culture and effective communication between remote and on-site employees to maintain productivity and engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leadership-adaptation\">Leadership Adaptation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insight<\/strong>: The pandemic has tested leaders\u2019 abilities to manage crises, requiring them to show empathy, calm, and optimism while being fact-based.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implication<\/strong>: Leaders must adapt to managing remote teams, focusing on outcomes rather than processes, and supporting their teams\u2019 mental health and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mental-health-and-wellbeing-0\">Mental Health and Wellbeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insight<\/strong>: The pandemic\u2019s impact on mental health will extend beyond the immediate crisis, highlighting the need for ongoing support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implication<\/strong>: Companies should equip managers to handle mental health issues and consider introducing Mental Health First Aiders to support employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flexible-work-arrangements\">Flexible Work Arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insight<\/strong>: Long-term flexible work arrangements challenge traditional work models, with technology enabling effective remote work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implication<\/strong>: While remote work offers many benefits, maintaining human connection and fostering creativity and innovation remain critical challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace\">Health and Safety in the Workplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insight<\/strong>: Ensuring a safe work environment, both at home and in the office, is essential. This includes ergonomic practices and creating \u201cCovid safe\u201d physical workplaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implication<\/strong>: Companies need to provide guidance on safe home office setups and conduct risk assessments to support employees working remotely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced alignwide\" id=\"block_a0492bccbb7bf55b5d712528e3d52dcf\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-189401 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_a0492bccbb7bf55b5d712528e3d52dcf-job-189401\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/hr-business-partner-associate-director-shanghai-189401\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">HR Business Partner, Associate Director (Shanghai)<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Frazer Jones is delighted to be partnering with a global pioneer in renewable energy and smart technology for a confidential search for an experienced HR Business Partner at Associate Director level to join its Shanghai-based team. This opportunity is ideal for a high-performing HRBP professional with 10-15 years of experience who is motivated to make [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">1 dag geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-189328 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_a0492bccbb7bf55b5d712528e3d52dcf-job-189328\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/hr-operations-assistant-189328\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Professional services<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">HR Operations Assistant<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">HR Operations Assistant (FTC 12 Months) Professional Services, Hybrid Working, Bristol We&#8217;re recruiting on behalf of a professional services organisation in Bristol who are seeking an HR Operations Assistant to join their HR shared services team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with HR administration experience who [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">GBP28000 &#8211; GBP32000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">2 dagen geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-189309 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_a0492bccbb7bf55b5d712528e3d52dcf-job-189309\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/us-talent-acquisition-lead-189309\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Financial services<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">US Talent Acquisition Lead<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Our client is a specialized and global financial services firm who is hiring a US Talent Acquisition leader (VP level). The role will report to the Global Head of TA and oversee US recruitment in a player\/coach capacity, leading a breadth of searches across corporate functions (risk, compliance, audit, etc.) and tech, managing one direct [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">USD140000 &#8211; USD180000 per annum + plus bonus<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">2 dagen geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-189280 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_a0492bccbb7bf55b5d712528e3d52dcf-job-189280\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/people-director-189280\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Professional services<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">People Director<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">We&#8217;re partnering with an ambitious professional services business looking for an exceptional People Director to join its leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, you&#8217;ll lead the people strategy, building a high-performing culture, developing leadership capability, and ensuring the business attracts, retains and develops outstanding talent as it embarks its ambitious growth plans. What You&#8217;ll Do [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">2 dagen geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-189148 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_a0492bccbb7bf55b5d712528e3d52dcf-job-189148\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/global-benefits-mobility-lead-189148\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Logistics\/supply chain<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Global Benefits &amp; Mobility Lead<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Frazer Jones is delighted to be partnering with a large, international organisation that is continuing to evolve its global People and Reward operating model. With a significant workforce and operations spanning multiple European markets, the business is investing in the development of a more consistent, competitive and commercially sustainable approach to benefits and global mobility. [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">GBP75000 &#8211; GBP90000 per annum + bonus<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">2 dagen geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-189052 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_a0492bccbb7bf55b5d712528e3d52dcf-job-189052\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/hr-assistant-189052\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Professional services<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">HR Assistant<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">HR Assistant London | Permanent We are delighted to be partnering with a leading global professional services firm to recruit an HR Assistant to join their established People team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the early stages of their HR career who is looking to build broad, hands-on generalist experience [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Up to GBP35000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">3 dagen geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_f5ee9e8c722922d61e97514cdc8b4c0c\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"#\">See all news<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-189334 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-hris category-market-insight category-technology tag-hr tag-hris tag-systems hd_author-james-baker\" id=\"block_f5ee9e8c722922d61e97514cdc8b4c0c-job-189334\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/the-convergence-of-hr-technology-and-hr-operations-why-professional-services-firms-are-rethinking-their-people-infrastructure\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-826690472.reduced-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-826690472.reduced-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-826690472.reduced-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-826690472.reduced-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">The convergence of HR technology and HR operations: why professional services firms are rethinking their people infrastructure\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 23, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Across professional services firms, conversations about HR are changing.\u00a0 While HR systems have long been viewed as the technology that sits behind people processes, organisations are increasingly recognising that technology alone is not enough. Instead, firms are focusing on how their systems, processes and people work together to deliver a more [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-189137 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-leadership category-market-insight category-private-equity tag-hr tag-recruitment hd_author-nick-croucher\" id=\"block_f5ee9e8c722922d61e97514cdc8b4c0c-job-189137\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-chro-and-an-hr-director-in-a-pe-backed-company\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-1sm-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Two professionals walking and talking\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-1sm-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-1sm-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-1sm-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">What is the difference between a CHRO and an HR Director in a PE-backed company?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 22, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights One of the questions I am asked most frequently by CEOs, investors and boards is whether they need a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief People Officer (CPO), Head of People or HR Director. The answer, frustratingly, is that it depends. There is no magic headcount threshold at which an organisation [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-188140 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-hr category-the-netherlands tag-hr tag-recruitment tag-reward hd_author-brandonsyla\" id=\"block_f5ee9e8c722922d61e97514cdc8b4c0c-job-188140\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/career-advice\/why-payroll-is-becoming-one-of-the-netherlands-most-in-demand-career-paths\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Payroll-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Payroll-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Payroll-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Payroll-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Why payroll is becoming one of the Netherlands&#8217; most in-demand career paths<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 18, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Payroll is gaining attention as a career path, and for good reason. 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