Recruitment News Archives - Howard James Recruitment

Has Gareth Southgate Taken England as Far as He Can?

Has Gareth Southgate Taken England as Far as He Can? As we reflect on recent performances, the question arises: has Gareth Southgate taken England as far as his abilities allow? Despite notable achievements and moments of promise, there seems to be a sense that we’ve hit a plateau. Is it time to consider a fresh…

What Are You Doing for Your Staff Today?

27th February – Big Breakfast Day Amidst the daily hustle and bustle, it’s easy to overlook the small moments that can truly make a difference in the workplace. Yet, with “The Big Breakfast Day” just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on how we value and support our staff. This…

“Unlock Success with Howard James Recruitment – Your Trusted Recruitment Partner”

Are you tired of sifting through countless resumes and conducting endless interviews, only to find that the perfect candidate remains elusive? It’s time to simplify your recruitment process and unlock success with Howard James Recruitment, your trusted recruitment partner. At Howard James, we understand the challenges businesses face in finding top talent that aligns with…

Welcome back to work

Welcomes back to work - Howard James Recruitment

Happy employees are the cornerstone of any successful business. When employees are engaged, motivated, and satisfied with their work, they are more likely to be productive and innovative, leading to greater success for the company. However, achieving a happy workforce is no easy feat. According to a study conducted by LinkedIn employees may consider leaving…

Recruitment law on criminal record checks

Recruitment law on criminal record checks In addition to right to work checks, you may also need to conduct a criminal record check, previously known as a CRB check, but now referred to as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A DBS check is a check of someone’s criminal record that is typically required…

Recruitment laws & right to work checks

Recruitment laws & right to work checks Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, employers must carry out prescribed right to work checks on all new recruits. This is because employers have a responsibility to prevent illegal working by ensuring that anyone employed by them is not prohibited from undertaking work in the UK,…

Recruitment laws relating to disability

Recruitment relating to disability Even though rights relating to disability forms part of the broader topic of equality and discrimination, this still warrants individual discussion. This is because employer’s are under a separate statutory duty to make reasonable adjustments, where appropriate, to any part of the recruitment and selection process to ensure that a disabled…

Recruitment Consultant Required

Recruiting Recruitment Consultants Basic: £30-32k basic OTE: £40-50k minimum Location: Northwich, Cheshire The Opportunity We are looking for our next Recruitment Consultant in Sale, Manchester M33. The role is recruiting for our temporaries desk, working with a fantastic portfolio of existing clients, as well as developing new business and growing our client and candidate base.…

Candidate Shortages

Key Findings Permanent placements decline Temporary billings rise Vacancy growth increases Pay pressures remain elevated Labour supply continues to fall Summary A more cautious approach to staff hiring was evident at the start of 2023 amid ongoing economic uncertainty and cost pressures. Recruitment efforts were also dampened by ongoing candidate shortages, though there were further…

Job Hunting

Job Hunting Has your contract terminated? Are you searching for roles now? Let us help you When your current contract ends or your are out of work, job hunting can be a slow time consuming task to make sure you get the right opportunity wth the right company. Howard James Recruitment will register you, listen…