Aug 09 2020 46 mins 2
In our latest special podcast roundtable, sponsored by Smooth Digital, we talk to four experts about 'Recruitment & Staffing - The Way Forward'. We welcome Nadra Ahmed, chairman at National Care Association; Zameer Nazarali, CEO and founder Simplify Group; James Sage, HR and employment law partner at Royds Withy King; and David Beattie, health and social care consultant at Care Ideals. Our experts discuss: * The challenging recruitment market in social care * How the role of a care worker has changed * Issues around retention * The need to value employees and invest in their wellbeing * How to improve the image of social care * The impact of COVID-19 on recruitment and on vacancy numbers * Why working in a care home is more than just a job * How to improve your care home working culture * Dealing with the pay dilemma * The importance of great leadership and looking after managers' mental health * How care homes can be more proactive to solve recruitment and retention issues * How to engage employees * The recruitment challenges post-Brexit Tune in for expert advice on ensuring your care home recruits and retains the best. Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)
