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Why are people leaving Social Care, and where are they going?

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Sona Webinar Recap | Closing the gap: Strategies for workforce retention in Hospitality

Here are the main takeaways from Sona’s webinar on closing the labour gap in the Hospitality industry.

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Sona shortlisted for two categories at the 2023 Leaders In Care awards

Sona has been shortlisted for the Innovative Solutions, Care Homes and Best Care Marketing Team categories, at the Leaders in Care Awards 2023. The awards ceremony annually recognises the best providers, leaders, and suppliers in social care.

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Social Care around the world: Exploring the Dutch Social Care system

Welcome to the first edition of Sona’s Social Care around the world series.

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The Big Reshuffle (Part 1)

PUBLISHED: September 2023

Why are people leaving Social Care, and where are they going?

This report looks at the trends seen in the last year, the meaningful changes compared to 2022, and highlights how Social Care organisations can improve recruitment and retention, and better target the needs of those who receive care.

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How do hospitality operators gain a competitive advantage?

PUBLISHED: July 2023

10 practical strategies to boost your sales per labour hour

These practical strategies will help your hospitality organisation gain a competitive edge by boosting sales per labour hour (SPLH). Provide a few details to get instant access!

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15 top employee retention tactics for social care

PUBLISHED: June 2023

Showing appreciation is crucial for staff retention in the care industry.

Our latest report provides 15 practical ways to boost team morale with proven examples from across the sector. Provide a few details to get instant access!

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Social Care KPI cheat sheet

PUBLISHED: June 2023

Sona's KPI Cheat Sheet is designed to provide clear metrics to track progress and make informed decisions specifically within the Care industry.

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Free employee exit interview templates

PUBLISHED: April 2023

Our set of handy templates is designed to help you improve your employee experience and retention rates, covering the key questions you should consider asking any future leaver.

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PUBLISHED: January 2023

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Video: Are you ready for the flexible working revolution?

I was delighted to be asked to highlight some of the key flexible working trends and preferences amongst today’s care workforce at The Care Show 2022 in Birmingham.

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'The Great Re-prioritisation' is underway. Workers across the economy are re-evaluating what's important to them and are seeking a better work-life balance. Care is no different - 90% of staff want more freedom to choose their working patterns.

My keynote at The Care Show on 12 October 2022 focused on how care providers can innovate to increase their 'flex appeal' and win and retain more talent.

You can watch the talk in full right here.

 

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Three Strategies to Retain and Win Back Staff

According to our latest research, 79% of leavers are open to working in health and social care again in the future. Here are some practical steps health and social care organisations can take to reduce preventable labour turnover.

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CQC’s State of Care report: What it Means for Social Care

The CQC's State of Care report highlights a gridlocked health and social care system with a workforce capacity crunch. What does it mean for social care?

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Why every care provider needs an employee recognition programme

The care sector is facing a serious workforce crisis. Employee recognition programmes offer a simple solution to the challenge of high staff turnover.