Recruitment

What is the Seasonal Worker Visa?

From 2025, the UK government announced they would provide a total of 45,000 temporary worker visas. They’re set to come under the new ‘Seasonal Worker visa’ format.

What is an Apprentice?

Whilst today’s economy suffers from labour shortages and high unemployment rates, apprenticeships are fast becoming a popular investment for businesses

How to Conduct an Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are a great form of employment for any business industry. They’re a great method used to invest in young, talented, and driven individuals – bringing great value to your company.

How to Hire Staff for your Dental Practice

Creating a reliable, driven workforce is an arduous task for any business. In the dental industry, employers need to liaise with their HR teams to ensure they hire qualified, professional, and experienced workers.

How to Recruit Care Workers

From COVID-19 outcomes to the aftermath of Brexit… The health and social care sector is one area that struggles to attract and retain a fully functioning workforce.

How to Hire Supply Teachers

Just like regular workers, teachers are legally entitled to time off. They might use this time for planned holidays, care for their children, or even recover from ill health.

Britain's biggest businesses are being urged to recruit prison leavers

Government has launched a national campaign to encourage Britain’s biggest businesses to recruit prison leavers in order to reduce re-offending and expand the economy

DWP and CIPD launch new Disability Confident guide

Aiming to help them recruit, retain and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace, a new Disability Confident guide for managers has been produced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

A word from our founder: Looking at recruitment and retention trends in 2024

I spoke recently about the challenges that businesses are now facing when it comes to attracting and keeping hold of top talent. Since the Covid pandemic and the rise of flexible working, we’ve seen a growing number of employees leave their jobs. We’ve also seen an ongoing struggle for businesses to fill their job openings with suitable candidates…

The employer’s guide to onboarding a graduate

One in four graduate employees quit in their first two months on the job, according to the Telegraph. To help improve the likelihood of your graduates succeeding and progressing in your company, here are some important tips…

Six facts to consider before you hire young workers

Now school’s out for summer, you may find your desk and inbox stacked with CVs from teenagers seeking to build up some work experience (and funds) while they’re on their break. But before you hire, don’t forget these important legal facts…

6,000 shops vanish in last five years

The UK has lost around 6,000 high street stores in the last five years as financial pressures continue to boil and business rates rise.

This employment law guide explores the basics of apprenticeships and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

When employing younger workers, employers need to be aware that there are greater restrictions in place in order to provide young people with more protection in the workplace.