It goes without saying that turnover of staff is a high cost, estimated, according to Harvard Business Review, to be anything from 100% to 300% of the replaced employee’s salary. This is, naturally, something that all businesses will want to avoid. We also know that, on average, unless processes are in place, around 20% of […]
In these days of LinkedIn and Job Boards, is the traditional curriculum vitae still of value when it comes to getting a job? In this blog we take a look at how the CV or Résumé, as the Americans call it, came about and how to create a document that will help you become a […]
It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when the local newspaper would increase their number of pages on a Thursday because of the volume of jobs being advertised. In those days, job seeking was fairly straightforward, you scanned the ‘situations vacant’ pages of the paper and applied directly to the employer. If […]
Whilst everything may be running smoothly in your business, there is the temptation to sit back and become complacent. However, whilst you are doing this your competitors could be on the prowl and preparing a better offer for your key employees! It’s a well-known fact that the cost of replacing a member of staff far […]
As the building sector starts to bounce back, with the government announcing new work growing by 22% and repair and maintenance by 26%; this is certainly reflected in the current burst of activity we are experiencing in the mechanical and electrical (M&E) sector. Over the years, we have built a reputation on providing a level […]
Building Services has always been known as the profession that brings buildings to life, however it is often the technical expertise behind the scenes that hold a lot of the cards when it comes to innovation and future development. As a specialist technical recruitment partner for trades and blue collar workers, we are fully aware […]
As the UK re-opens for business and the economy starts on its slow path to recovery, it’s encouraging to see that certain sectors such as construction, healthcare and IT are opening up their recruitment process. In fact, even the Queen is advertising for a building supervisor and maintenance technician at Windsor Castle – the first recruitment since […]
You’ve gone through the shortlisting process and have your selected candidates lined up for interview. Now you’re on the home straight, this must be the easy bit, right? So, how can you make sure you are getting the best insight into your candidates to make the correct decision on who is the right person for […]
Recruitment strategies differ from business to business. Variable factors, such as the size or nature of your business means different ways of recruiting for many, and there should never be a one-size fits all approach when each business has different aims and objectives. Regardless of whether you need to recruit staff in bulk, or if […]
Despite what many people may think, recruitment is not easy! Whether you are handling the recruitment process internally, or working with an agency, there are many hurdles to navigate before you can get into a position where a job offer is made – and accepted. But it doesn’t simply end there. If you’re recruiting for […]
