AI is reshaping recruitment across the UK, particularly in admin and operational roles. Demand for high‑calibre executive assistants, office managers, and project coordinators remains strong, even as AI becomes more integrated into daily workflows.
Read more…“As Bay Tree grows, building relationships and sharing our story here in Lancashire has been great. I’ve loved discovering the variety of businesses in the region and understanding the support they need to grow.”
Read more…Read five ways in which Bay Tree can help you maintain a healthy and stress-free team…
Read more…It’s been a year since the Chancellor announced increases to employer National Insurance contributions and the national minimum wage and the impact on UK recruitment is becoming increasingly clear.
Read more…Bay Tree VA is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Harbidge as Director – Operations & Team Engagement. Louise, who has been an integral part of the Bay Tree team over 14 years, will join Founder Jane Cattermole in leading the business into its next chapter.
Read more…The Road Ahead 2025 report from National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) warned earlier this year that charities would be facing a financial “big squeeze” driven by the lingering effects of Covid-19, rising inflation, increased demand for services, and higher National Insurance contributions.
Read more…“For many of the senior leaders I coach, a recurring frustration that rears its head around 3am is – I can’t do it all, but I don’t know anyone else that can. That tension between needing support and fearing a loss of control becomes a pressure cooker. So, they do what high-performers often do… they keep going.”
Read more…“The focus has been very much on the needs of the employee in recent times and that burden has fallen on business owners and senior management. Perhaps now is the time for those with ultimate responsibility for the business to check in with their own needs.”
Read more…Take a moment to get a clear picture of what your admin team is doing and how everything fits together. Start by taking a hard look at how your business runs day-to-day in the form of a team snapshot.
Read more…Albert Einstein suggested that “Creativity is intelligence having fun” and making time to innovate and drive your business forward brings a sense of control, achievement and ambition – all destined to make you feel great and be a positive person to be around.
Read more…In an effort to raise £40bn, the 2024 Autumn Budget increased costs for employers through higher National Insurance Contributions, wage increases, and reduced thresholds…
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