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Testing Times – a few insights to share

Russam are focused on supporting people and organisations to THRIVE. We have a few observations and insights to share during this time of chaos and uncertainty: the role of the interim during the current Coronavirus crisis, remote working and tips for leaders to be more effective, and thirdly security for cyber-attacks.

Pro Bono Support – what can we do to help your business through the pandemic?

Many of our interim managers have contacted us to offer their services to Russam clients. This support could be a few of hours or in some cases, several days. Russam’s interim managers are people with vast experience across different sectors and disciplines and they recognise that their skills could be very helpful during the current crisis.

A boost for businesses needing crisis support - IR35 reforms delayed

Coronavirus is, of course, top of the agenda and in Jason's blog piece last week he shared our organisational protocols. Jason talked of our duty of care in a business like ours that is unequivocally all about people and getting individuals together. Thank goodness for Zoom, Skype, and Google Hangouts for helping us to keep the momentum going in our search and interviewing processes. We’ve seen several appointments made this week using this technology. Will this become the new norm?

COVID-19 Coronavirus - Precautionary Measures At Russam

We are all very concerned about the impact of the virus and the ways in which we live and work. Our business is all about people; physically getting our talented candidates together with our clients to see how they might work together.

A special message from our Managing Director Jason Atkinson

On the 4th of February I wrote an article on IR35 and the “Boris Boost” on the interim/contract side of our business and impact on UK plc. It led to a lot of interesting discussion on our social media channel and heralded a series of information guides and events on IR35.

The real cost of commuting

A long or disrupted journey to work can seem depressing, and now research suggests a real connection with our mental health. In fact, workers with longer commutes are 33% more likely to suffer from depression, according to a report by Britain’s Healthiest Workplace Index.

Health technology – the potential and the pitfalls

Back in 2006, the illegible handwriting on medical prescriptions was cited as the cause for over 7000 American deaths and a further 1.5 M injuries in a single year. In the years since, electronic prescribing has delivered huge benefits to patient safety.

Thrive Event: Leading people through huge transformational change

On the 13th February we welcomed Paul Whyte, Managing Director of Bestfood logistics (formerly Bidvest) for our second Thrive event and the first of 2020. Our relationship with Paul began when the parent company of Bidvest identified the need to hire a specialist turnaround leader to urgently diagnose and execute the turnaround of Bidvest Logistics. Russam worked closely with the Parent to conduct the specialist search for Paul.

RUSSAM GUIDE TO IR35

At Russam we are working closely with our interim candidates and clients to guide them through what’s involved and what their options are. If your business is affected by the new legislation, we would strongly urge, if you haven’t already, to start taking steps to determine the status of all contractors operating through a PSC within your business, particularly given timelines involved.