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…...

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…...

National Minimum and Living Wage Increase 2020: The New Pay Rates
We are approaching that time of year again where the National Living and Minimum wage increases. This year, it will see workers have the biggest cash increase to date with many expected to have a raise of up to £930 a year*. With the National Living Wage (NLW) now sitting…...

Why Are Some Recruitment Campaigns Unsuccessful?
Recruitment can be difficult, especially when you are hiring directly. Either you don’t find the right applicant or lose talent because they have found another role. These setbacks are frustrating, can cause a reduction in productivity and prevent your company from growing. Unfortunately, there are thousands of reasons why a…...

Pre-Employment Skills Testing: The Benefits
Why Should Employers Use Pre-Employment Skills Testing? Pre-employment skills tests can play an important role in the recruitment process. However, it is a step that many employers neglect. It can give you an insight into the way that the candidate thinks, their skills and their fit into the business. As…...

How Positive Employer Branding Can Impact Your Business
Positive Employer Branding The battle for top candidates grows stronger, and it’s no surprise that we are identifying ways, that can enrich the employee experience. Companies realise the importance of retaining, attracting and engaging existing and potential labour. It’s for this reason that positive employer branding is a major contributing…...