Dan Buckley

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5 ways employers can improve the first 90 days of employment

2 weeks ago | smallbusiness.co.uk | Dan Buckley

A bad hire is costly. But when 30 per cent of new employees leave within the first 90 days, it’s more than a staffing issue, it’s a revolving door. Companies get trapped in a churn cycle of hiring, onboarding, exiting and rehiring; losing not just money, but momentum and morale. The first three months of employment are make-or-break. This period sets the tone for how engaged, productive and loyal an employee is likely to be.
Six pre-boarding mistakes to avoid - HR Magazine

Jan 27, 2025 | hrmagazine.co.uk | Dan Buckley

The time between a candidate accepting a job offer and their first day at work – the pre-boarding period – is a critical and often underestimated phase in the employee lifecycle. It sets the tone for the relationship between the employer and the new hire, influencing whether they arrive on day one excited, prepared and ready to contribute, or anxious, disengaged and questioning their decision.
How HR can navigate the challenges of new day-one rights

Nov 5, 2024 | peoplemanagement.co.uk | Dan Buckley

With the Labour government’s Plan to Make Work Pay on the horizon, UK businesses are bracing for one of the most significant shake-ups in employment law in recent years. The landmark change? Employees will now have the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day on the job, a leap from the current two-year qualifying period. While this is undoubtedly a win for workers, it’s a big shift for employers.
Book review: ‘Bodies’ tries to get into the minds of men

Oct 18, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Dan Buckley

Bodies Christine Anne Foley John Murray, €16.99 Christine Anne Foley’s debut novel defies expectations: On the one hand, a thriller full of twists and turns; on the other, a tale of rage against men who harm women. In the UK alone, domestic abuse has been labelled a national emergency. Two million women per year there are estimated to be victims of violence perpetrated by men.
Book review: Ireland’s many changes to the modern age

Oct 11, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Dan Buckley

The Revelation of Ireland 1995-2020 Diarmaid Ferriter Profile Books, £25 What makes Diarmaid Ferriter such a compelling and readable historian is not just his deep understanding of the past but how that understanding makes sense of the present. His latest book spans just 25 years, a time that might make one wonder what could possibly have happened over such a short period to warrant forensic investigation. A lot, actually.
Dan Buckley: Boosting the Employee Experience

Jul 14, 2024 | workplacewellbeing.pro | Dan Buckley

Did you know? 49% of employees feel that their organisation isn’t delivering on the experience they promised. Employees that have a good experience are 16 times more engaged than employees with a negative experience. What is the Employee Experience (EX)?
10 ways to boost productivity in the workplace

Jun 24, 2024 | smeweb.com | Dan Buckley |Ankita Agrawal

By Dan Buckley, CEO, CognexoThe term productivity – is it merely the buzzword of the moment, or the secret sauce that can propel a company to the forefront of its industry? High productivity means more output, and efficiency, with a long-term impact on business development. Operationally, it involves leveraging technology, optimising workflows and fostering continuous improvement, enabling companies to stay agile, quickly adapt and outpace their competitors.
How to create a positive onboarding experience: 10 strategies for SMEs

Jun 17, 2024 | businessage.com | Dan Buckley

Whether you are working for an SME or a larger national or multinational corporation - good onboarding is crucial for employee retention. And the shocking statistic is that 35% of companies spend £0 on onboarding new hires!The first 90 days of employment constitutes the ‘make or break’ period. And the stats certainly back this up with 1 in 3 employees leaving during that time. The old adage – ‘First Impressions, Last’ - has never been truer in the case of employee onboarding.
Mastering the entrepreneurial wave: Key trends and strategies for success

Jun 14, 2024 | maddyness.com | David Johnson |Amanda Kavanagh |Dan Buckley

Becoming an entrepreneur can be freeing if you’ve been caught in the rat race for a few years, but have the desire to start your own business. You don’t need to tell HR when you want to go on holiday when you work for yourself and can set your own working hours based on a schedule that suits you. Temps de lecture : 5 minutes However, if you want to make it in the entrepreneurial world, you’ll need to stay up to date with emerging trends.
How to become a Climate Entrepreneur

Jun 12, 2024 | maddyness.com | David Johnson |Amanda Kavanagh |Dan Buckley

From wildfire prediction technologies, to biodegradable single-use diapers, climate entrepreneurs are increasingly holding the answers to our collective climate challenges. What could you contribute? Temps de lecture : 6 minutes Time is running out, as they say. It’s no secret that the window to meet climate goals is “rapidly closing”, and yet the changes being made are not drastic enough.