How to stay positive during the Coronavirus! When the news is all doom and gloom—as it has been since the outbreak of the coronavirus, it’s hard for even the most optimistic among us to stay positive. It’s true that we need to take this virus seriously. It’s capable of causing severe illness and death. It’s […]
Author: Louise Alderson
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Important Coronavirus information
Important Notice! Information for candidates prior to attending registration with Fresh Recruit Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we kindly ask that all candidates coming in to the office to register read the following:- If you have returned from travelling abroad within the last 14 days, can you please make us aware before coming in to […]
5 ways to improve staff retention
Work is a huge part of our lives and it’s important to that we enjoy what we do. Therefore, it’s no surprise that people who dislike their job, or feel unsatisfied with what they’re doing, won’t stick around for long. As such, working to improve staff retention rates and keeping talented team members on board should always be a business priority. […]
A guide to employee engagement
In a survey of over 4,000 candidates and their employers, we discovered that 1 in 4 employers are struggling to keep their team engaged at work. So what can you do to keep employees happy, engaged and productive for years to come? Hit the ground running The quest to keep employees engaged begins the moment […]
5 employment law changes in 2020
A new year means new recruitment trends to look out for. Keeping on top of these and making appropriate changes to policy can separate the great employers from the good ones. However, it isn’t just market trends you need to keep an eye out for; employment law changes are just as important. After all, the last thing […]
How to keep staff happy over Christmas!
Does your business stay open over the festive period? Well if so, you’re not alone. Research found that four in 10 (44%) professionals will be working over Christmas; and unsurprisingly, one in three (35.3%) aren’t looking forward to it. But who can blame them? Synonymous with great food and good quality time with our […]
5 benefits of hiring an older employee
Unconscious bias during the recruiting process is something of a hot topic right now; and this includes age discrimination. Whether you’re aware of it or not, you may be more likely to hire a younger employee packed with potential over one nearing the end of their career. However, there are actually a number of benefits […]
Benefits of Flexible working
Flexible working is a pretty hot topic at the moment and a popular trend amongst today’s workforce. At the same, it also offers many perks to your business. It can support employee’s needs, help you to be competitive when recruiting and even promote your brilliant employer brand. Most of all, its adaptable depending on your […]
New office!
We are pleased to have recently moved into an additional office within the same building to allow us space to expand, we have kept our original office to allow for privacy while registering candidates and offering clients a private interview area.