Author: chris
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Driving equality, diversity and inclusion: time to make this a priority
According to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, procurement and supply is a profession where people from under-represented groups really can thrive. Most respondents to our survey (across each region) agree that their organisation performs strongly for both diversity and inclusion. But there’s no room for complacency. With employers……
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10 proven ways to make procurement and supply teams more inclusive
Like many professions, procurement and supply faces an intense talent challenge. One way to make procurement and supply appeal to a new generation of talent is to demonstrate that it is an environment in which everyone can thrive – no matter their gender, race or background. Anecdotal evidence suggests that unrepresented groups can thrive in……
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Future skills: developing all-round procurement and supply professionals
Procurement and supply is a dynamic profession. Over the last 10 years of the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, we have seen how successful procurement and supply professionals commit to both technical and professional development. This commitment to career-long learning is often an individual’s competitive edge in the workplace. ……
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In a talent crunch, you’ll need these five skills
Employers recruiting for procurement and supply professionals face a real and intensifying talent challenge. Latest findings from the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, show a persistent struggle for talent and skills and, with that, a growing demand for MCIPS and procurement and supply qualifications. This environment is both daunting……
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MCIPS: A lifelong investment with immediate returns
What does it take to succeed in the modern procurement and supply profession? How long have you got?! One crucial element, which comes through strongly in this year’s CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, is a commitment to personal and professional development – and the right blend of technical and……
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UK In keeping with the global trends reported in this year’s survey, we see a continued pattern in the UK of procurement and supply professionals earning more with MCIPS and seeing salary as a main driving factor for changing jobs. Further details on the trends in this region are outlined below. Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa……