The national living and minimum wage is rising April 2021. With exciting developments for young workers, as the National Living Wage threshold has been dropped to 23 years old. After the research and analysis that the Low Pay Commission conducted in 2020, the increases are not as high as expected due to…...

The Industrial Recruitment Challenges Hiring Managers Face
Industrial recruitment has always fluctuated according to order books and the economy. However, with the events of 2020, we have seen the industry adapt to the changing workforce environments. But, there are some industrial recruitment challenges that hiring managers should watch for. Recruitment Challenges That Employers Face In the Industrial…...

How To Assess Candidates Digitally
“How can we best assess candidates in our current climate?” A question that many employers are still battling to find the right solution for their business. With organisations turning to digital assessments for their recruitment processes, many are struggling with the challenges of carrying out activities that were delivered in-person,…...

We’ve Obtained Our GLAA Licence
About the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) The GLAA are a non-departmental public body that operates a licensing scheme to businesses that supply workers into any industry that handles fresh produce, including: AgricultureHorticultureShellfish gatheringAny business that processes and packages fresh produce Their primary goal is to work alongside businesses…...

New Branch Opening: Recruitment Agency In Leeds
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our new branch in Morely, Leeds. The office will be fully operational on the 4th of January 2021. As an independent recruitment agency, Regional Recruitment Services have proudly supported job seekers and employers for over 12 years. With an excellent track record and…...

10 Remote Employee Management Tips To Implement
Remote employee management is a challenge that many employers are still tackling. Although we have learnt a lot from the previous lockdown, the ongoing mental strain of the COVID 19 pandemic is having an immense impact on employers and employees alike. The Covid 19 pandemic has accelerated the uptake of…...

Case Study – How We Reduced The Time Spent On Recruitment For This Construction Company
Who is our client? Refresh Renovations are the worlds leading residential renovations specialists, operating across the UK and in the USA, New Zealand & Australia. We work with a number of the UK franchisees for Refresh in areas throughout the UK, including Brighton, Nottingham, West Central London, Northampton, Surrey and…...

The Unique Technical and Engineering Recruitment Challenges
The technical and engineering industry has faced several recruitment challenges in recent years. With events like Brexit and Covid19 only adding to the stresses that many employers feel. However, by identifying these challenges we can effectively plan to ensure that employers still find talent. Recruitment Challenges That Hiring Managers Face…...

How To Successfully Conduct Remote Interviews
With the events of 2020, it is imperative that employers include some aspects of remote interviewing as part of their recruitment process. It will help keep you one step ahead of your competitors and maintain a positive candidate experience. In this blog, we will look into how you can successfully…...

How To Write A Job Advert
The keystone to a successful recruitment campaign is writing an effective Job Advert. Not only is it your first chance to attract the right talent to the role, but it is also your first opportunity to make a great impression. With thousands of ways to write a job advert, it…...