Examines different people management issues in SMEs and is written for individuals with responsibility for the people approach in their organisation, whether as an HR professional, owner/founder, business leader or office manager.

This report looks at how 13 case study organisations have addressed some of the main recruitment and talent management challenges and opportunities. The case studies include: Arolite, CC Young & Co, Choccywoccydoodah, DUO, EducationCity, IMarEST (The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology), Julia’s House, MJF Cleaning, Naked Wines, Probrand, Secret Escapes, UKFast and Watford Community Housing Trust.

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