Beauty from the inside out

Bev Sankey

Beauty from the inside out

Women’s health and the role that nutrition can play in it shouldn’t be overlooked. The subject of women’s health is coming into sharper focus with less of an emphasis on achieving a certain body shape and more on what can be done to improve our health through nutrition and wellbeing.

Health, wellbeing and nutrition coach Bev Sankey runs a 30 Day to Healthy Living Programme, which aims for people to establish healthy habits, increase energy levels, and gain control of their own lives through plant-based nutrition. We asked her how women can take control of their own health.

“Looking after our gut is an ideal starting point; so too is protecting your immune system. Eating clean, nutrient-dense foods combined with wholefoodderived, good quality nutritional supplements will make a significant difference to how we look and feel,” Bev responds.

“Our mental health in particular can be greatly improved, with attention to our nutrition and any deficits. Our gut plays a crucial role in how our body functions and feeding it the right nutrient dense foods has a huge effect on our stress levels, hormone balance and blood sugar and mental health.

“By addressing which foods we put on our plates, we are addressing our health and in turn reducing inflammation, which can lead to a whole range of impactful health concerns.

“It’s liberating for women to take the emphasis away from how they look and their body shapes by addressing their health first and to concentrate on how they feel,” Bev adds.

Bev provides more health and nutrition advice on her website at bevsankey.com. Gender equality is more than recognising inequality. It’s about human rights and affects all of us. By striving to create a world free from gender bias, we all need to be feminists. We need the world’s message to be the same.

Gender holds no bias. We need to all work to break the bias for good.

“What’s the greatest lesson a woman should learn? That since day one, she’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s the world that convinced her she did not.” – Canadian feminist, author, and eyeopening social media poet, Rupi Kaur

The recruitment spring back

Balancing returning workforces with the demand for hybrid working is an ongoing trend – ER Recruitment considers what it means when attracting the best people into a workforce

Back to normal’ working brings new considerations for employers looking to ‘ attract new talent, and employers operating in a jobseekers’ market are under increased pressure to keep their top performers satisfied. So, what can they expect as the recruitment market springs back post-pandemic?

Movers and shakers

While businesses have continued to recruit, recent months have seen many individuals reluctant to leave existing positions. There are a variety of reasons for their hesitancy, ranging from company loyalty to current benefits and job security. However, with 52% of individuals stating that the pandemic has left them at least considering their career options, it is likely that the market will see increased numbers of movers and shakers in coming months (East Midlands Chamber QES Reports 2021). Agile employers will be positioned to move quickly as new talent enters the candidate pool.

Hiring competition

Movement in the market is exceptionally positive for businesses looking to recruit and grow. However, it also means candidates have an increased number of options. Research suggests that they are interviewing for around three positions at any one time. With this in mind, we encourage our recruitment partners to consider their candidate attraction methods. This might include enticing adverts, use of company branding, and the recruitment and onboarding process itself. Each component is crucial in differentiating your business from competitors. Care taken at the planning stage will result in fewer offer rejections and reduce success of counter-offers made by competitors.

THERE’S CURRENTLY LOTS TO CONSIDER IF YOUR BUSINESS IS LOOKING TO ATTRACT NEW TEAM MEMBERS. HOWEVER, THE FUTURE IS LOOKING BRIGHT

Employer adaptability

With skill shortages and increased competition expected to remain a market factor for some time yet, employers will likely become increasingly adaptable about candidate experience. For this reason, it’s important that hiring managers are alert to transferrable skills and the ambition to learn among applicants. The alternative is to adopt a mindset of only employing a candidate who 100% meets the criteria – and be prepared to spend accordingly. Employer survey data shows that 71% of businesses say some of their best talent joined them without experience (East Midlands Chamber QES Reports 2021). The right people are prepared to learn.

Candidate expectations

The experience of working through a global pandemic has inevitably altered employee attitudes to jobs and careers. Many professionals are now actively seeking roles that guarantee them a work-life balance. This may be in the hours they work, through the ability to work from home, or the offer of increased flexibility within their roles. But it doesn’t end there. Forward-looking businesses are considering – and implementing – wellbeing support, training programmes and the opportunity to earn.

There’s currently lots to consider if your business is looking to attract new team members. However, the future is looking bright and the recruitment market is springing back. This is creating opportunities for those positioned to act upon them. For free consultations about any of the tips shared here, email hello@eileenrichards.co.uk.