Why Use a Recruitment Agency?
Recruiting new staff for your business, no matter how big or small, can be an extremely time consuming and expensive process. All employers want to find top talent – someone who’s going to come in and ‘grab the bull by the horns’ by showing great enthusiasm and drive towards their job role – but this […]
How Do Role Models Inspire Our Team?
Role models have an undeniable influence on shaping who we are and how we approach both our personal and professional lives...
What Jobs Can You Get with Digital Marketing?
Digital marketing has become one of the most sought-after career paths in recent years, thanks to the rapid growth of online platforms and the ever-increasing demand for digital skills.
Why Recruitment is Important?
Recruitment is an essential part of any business and finding the right candidate can often be challenging....
What is the True Cost of a Bad Hire? [Infographic]
If you’re struggling to find the right candidate to fill a vacancy, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone! Finding the perfect candidate who not only can do the role, but also fits with your company culture and embodies your values, can be tough. This doesn’t mean you should rush into filling […]
PRIDE in the workplace
Pride month, often recognised in June or July, is the international acknowledgement and celebration of the history of the LGBTQ+ community. It is important for members and allies of the community to understand the origins of Pride. This blog aims to assist in this understanding and suggest how you can celebrate Pride in the workplace […]
Proud to be supporting the J9 Initiative
We are proud to be the first recruitment agency in the UK to be J9 trained, following a variety of other businesses within the Midlands including the Trent Barton bus services, local councils and also Parliament. The J9 Domestic Abuse Initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and assist survivors to access support safely […]
Minimum wage increase for employees
Following a recent announcement from the Government, the National Living Wage and Minimum Wage are set to increase from April 1st 2024. How much is the National Minimum Wage increasing to in 2024? Until now, the National Living Wage was applied to anyone over the age of 23. From April 1st 2024, this will now […]
Celebrating 34 Years With 34 Of Our Favourite Things!
This week, we’re celebrating 34 years of providing our exceptional recruitment services to businesses and candidates in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and across the East Midlands. After 2020 quickly came and went, we wanted to do something a little special to celebrate our 34th Birthday. As we pride ourselves in being a team of passionate people, […]
The New GCSE Grading System Explained: The Ultimate Guide for Employers
After the GCSE Grading system made a dramatic switch from letters to numbers in 2017, many employers may not be aware of the new grading system. You may look at a potential candidate’s grades and ask yourself ‘what does this mean?’ As more school and college leavers begin to start their careers in the big […]
Team Spotlight: Meet our ‘Smooth Operator’
Our people are truly at the heart of everything we do which is why we have decided to give you an insight into what their roles are and let you meet them a little more personally! Today we’re shining the spotlight onto Julia, and her journey so far with Express Recruitment… Julia Hollander – Quality […]