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 […]
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 […]
5 Reasons why you SHOULD get an Office Dog!
Express Recruitment wouldn’t be the same without our Chief Employee Relations Doggo Winnie, and all of the other dogs that gracefully prance through the doors every week! There are 100s! So why are our Recruitment Consultants so ‘doggy daft’…? 1. Supports staff wellbeing Feeling stressed in the office? Multiple international studies have proven that office […]
4 reasons why job interviews are JUST like first dates!
Valentines, you either go all mushy and romantic, or dismiss it completely. Is it a consumerism ploy, or is it really a day to show you love and appreciate your beloved? The debate is ongoing. However, this year at Express Recruitment, we’ve decided to embrace the love in the name of the Roman Saint Valentine, […]
Recruitment: Before & After the Internet
The internet. Whether you love it or hate it, it’s a phenomenon that touches each and every one of us on a daily basis. Whether it be reading Claire from around the corner’s status updates about her ongoing battle with her phone provider, getting your weekly email from your great uncle Stan who is only […]
How a regional specialist recruiter can save your business time and money
Are you looking to recruit top talent in the East Midlands? There are a number of benefits of using a regional specialist recruiter in order to help with the hiring process as opposed to entering the hiring market alone… Access to top-performing talent in the East Midlands There are approximately 4.8m people living in East […]
TAKE THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO LAND YOUR NEXT ENGINEER!
Gold dust candidates, right? Trying to find someone for a niche role can be a nightmare. Do you feel yourself scrapping with your competitors trying to recruit to the same roles? Suddenly your gold dust candidate becomes tarnished copper and you’re back at stage one. Do not fear, Express is here! We want to provide […]
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 […]