Recruitment News
Friday the 13th? Make Your Own Luck with These Career Tips
Make Your Own Luck This Friday the 13th Feeling a little cautious today? It’s Friday the 13th after all. But the truth is, job success isn’t about luck – it’s about action, strategy, and showing up well. Let’s flip the superstition and use today to your advantage. Top Tips to Power Your Job Search –…
Read MoreWinning the Midweek Momentum: Why Now’s the Time to Supercharge Hiring
Feel like the week is running away from you? Let’s reclaim the momentum — starting with your hiring strategy. It’s Wednesday — that halfway point when productivity peaks (or slumps). For many teams, hiring plans drift until Monday comes around again. But what if you made midweek your hiring power move? Here’s why the middle…
Read MoreWhy That Vacancy Is Costing More Than You Think
Every Day a Role Goes Unfilled, Your Business Pays the Price It might not be on your P&L spreadsheet, but the hidden cost of a vacancy is very real—and growing. While it’s tempting to hold out for “the perfect candidate” or delay hiring decisions due to time constraints, the cost of unfilled roles can quietly…
Read MoreWhy Your Perfect Hire Might Be Scrolling Right Now
How to Secure Talent Before Someone Else Does You’re not imagining it—candidates are moving fast in this market. The perfect hire could be scrolling through job boards right now… but will they land with you or someone else? This post covers exactly how Howard James Recruitment helps you stay ahead of the hiring curve. The…
Read MoreHas 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read More“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…
Read MoreWelcome back to work
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…
Read MoreRecruitment 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…
Read MoreRecruitment 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,…
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