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Improving Mental Health in the Workplace

Read five ways in which Bay Tree can help you maintain a healthy and stress-free team…

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Recruitment and the Winter Freeze: Why outsourcing is gaining ground 

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. 

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Bay Tree VA Welcomes New Director

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. 

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Charities in 2025 are facing a perfect storm

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.

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Breaking the isolation: How a team approach can reconnect business owners 

“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.”   

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Working with…  Membership Associations  

“We offer continuity and stability as associations grow and leadership changes. Our flexible support model is not only cost-effective, but also scalable which is ideal for organisations in the current financial climate…

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Headspace – the best leaders can’t live without it 

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. 

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The Recruitment Reset

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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Getting to know Helena and Microsoft 365

“Fresh eyes can make the world of difference and the phrase ‘you don’t know what you don’t know’ is so true. Operations today is all about the tech and how software and apps integrate.

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Outsourced but integrated – How the Bay Tree team work with their clients 

One area new clients frequently want to get their head around is how the Bay Tree resource will present to a client’s own customers, clients and other stakeholders in their business. We are, after all, regularly reminded of the importance of employee engagement, consistency in service delivery and brand alignment. The Bay Tree team is very familiar in addressing this issue.

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What do you do best?

We often use the expression ‘do what you do best and leave us to do the rest’ when setting up a new working relationship

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Outsourcing & Emerging Trends in Today’s Workforce

Technology is transforming the recruitment process and the way we resource our organisations. With that transformation comes new language and terminology. For example, ‘outsourcing’ – where companies delegate specific tasks to an external provider, such as Bay Tree VA, is growing in popularity as a resourcing solution. The role of a ‘Chief Outsourcing Officer’ (COO), […]

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Delegation – Harness Your Superpower

Delegating effectively is a challenge for many people, for both psychological and practical reasons. Are you harnessing your superpower?

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