Talent Management & Retention In The NHS
The recruitment issues facing the NHS continue to mount. Imminent changes to the IR35 tax system will affect public sector hiring and in particular the NHS.
From 6th April, public sector employers will be required to deduct tax and national insurance at source from the pay of their contract workers. Professionals working in the public sector may lose up to a third of their take-home pay as a result leading to concerns over the potential loss of highly qualified individuals from the public sector. Employers and recruitment agencies providing interim workers – rather than the individuals - will be responsible for ensuring professionals are paying the correct level of tax and National Insurance. The NHS in particular will be forced to absorb additional costs at a time when its finances face more pressure.
In our latest article we look at three other areas of recruitment crisis the NHS is currently facing.
The issues facing the NHS are complex and not easily resolvable. Therefore we also consider seven different ways the NHS can achieve effective robust recruitment:
- Develop compassionate and inclusive leadership
- Increase flexible working
- Improved workforce planning
- Implementing strategies to improve retention
- Adapt to the gig economy
- Incorporate onboarding
- Investment in HR technology
We expand upon each of these points in our latest article - Talent Management & Retention In The NHS