Harsher sanctions for those on Universal Credit “who should be looking for work but are not” “Our message is clear: if you are fit, if you refuse to work, if you are taking taxpayers for a ride – we will take your benefits away.” The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride According…
Largest ever cash increase to the minimum wage The Government accepted reccomendations from the Low Pay Commission and will be increasing the National Living Wage by 9.8% from £10.42 per hour to £11.44 per hour from April 1st 2024. This is the first time the living wage has risen by more than £1. According to…
Congratulations to our November Temp of the Month winner James! James has smashed it this month with a whopping 200 votes!! Massive well done James, keep up the great work. Name: James Branch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “James is settling in very well. No issues whatsoever! As a new person in the business he is…
Last weekend we partied until (very) early hours at the CASA Hotel in Chesterfield for our annual get together! We started the evening with a very refined 3 course meal, and ended it with tequila shots… but that was always going to happen! As always, we hosted our annual award ceremony, starting with our…
We’ve just welcomed a new face into our Burton office – Will! He’s fresh into the world of recruitment but ready to make an impact. Read our interview with him below to find out more! Hi Will! How did you come to find your new role? “Fresh out of university I wanted to…
Our Chesterfield branch has a new Manager – meet Scott Ingham! We’ve grilled him to bring you the lowdown… Hi Scott! First up, what inspired you to apply for a role with Essential? “Essential have always been a competitor, great marketing ;), good reputation with clients I had canvassed.” Now you’re here,…
Congratulations to our October Temp of the Month winner Paul! A massive well done Paul! Thank you for all of your hard work – it does not go unnoticed! Keep up the great work and enjoy your voucher 🙂 Name: Paul Branch: Chesterfield Nomination Statement: “I would like to nominate Paul Bee – he…
What do job seekers want? The British approach to a working week is changing, mainly due to the pandemic. It has caused a change in what job seekers are looking for, with many of us working from home or being on furlough during 2020 – 2021, it gave people a new perspective on work-life balance, driving…
There are more people in slavery today than at any other time in history In 2010, the UK passed a landmark Act of Parliament that established Anti Slavery Day. This day (18th Oct) is used to spread awareness of modern slavery, battle human trafficking and exploitation, educate people on how to spot the signs of…
33% of hiring managers claim to know whether or not they would hire a candidate within 30 seconds of meeting them When applying or interviewing for jobs, there are certain characteristics, behavious or qualities in job seekers that employers are instantly turned off by. Preferences and priorities can vary between employers, however here are some…
Your CV is your first opportunity to show a potential employer that you are the ideal candidate they are looking for. How your CV is constructed plays a crucial role in whether you’re going to progress to the next stage of the application. Your focus should be guaranteeing that you’re making a positive impression to…
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced on Monday 2nd October that the National Living Wage is due to rise to at least £11.00 per hour for those aged 23+ years in April 2024, from £10.42 per hour. Earlier this year the Low Pay Commission consulted that the National Living Wage should sit between…
Congratulations to our September Temp of the Month winner Peter! With such a great nomination statement we can see why so many people got behind your nomination! Well done Peter – keep up the brilliant work! Name: Peter Branch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “Peter hit the ground running with his knowledge and experience of rubber…
It’s our Meg’s 7 year anniversary! Megan has grown so much over her 7 years with Essential, starting out brand new to the recruitment world, with a shy personality to running some of the biggest contracts in the branch! She was worked her way up to Senior Consultant through her hard work and dedication to…
It’s our Financial Controller Sarah’s 16 year anniversary with us! A whole 16 years with the Essential team – Sarah is one of the longest serving members of staff at Essential, joining us in 2007 after we were founded in 2006. Sarah is such a lovely person to work with and supports the whole of…
Congratulations to our August Temp of the Month winner Lewis! Lewis beat the competition with an amazing 135 votes! Well done Lewis, it was great to see so much support behind your nomination, you’re doing a great job and you should be really proud of yourself! Name: Lewis Branch: Barnsley Nomination Statement: “I would…
Our Business Development Manager, Andrea is featured on the right here with our donation to the Karlos Crew’s charity raffle! She is pictured here with the Crew’s founder, Paul Cyples. The Karlos Crew was set up in memory of Karl Payne, a Burton resident who passed away whilst taking part in a charity bike…
We are celebrating a whole 14 years of Frankie at Essential! Frankie has had quite the journey with Essential since 2009, and we’re excited for many more years to come! Here’s 5 completely random questions we’ve asked Frankie so you can get to know her better… 1 – If you could start any kind…
So, why do companies use recruitment agencies? Businesses choose to hire through recruitment agencies for a variety of reasons, there are several advantages and benefits that companies receive which include: Flexibility with their workforce Companies who experience peak periods, such as Easter and Christmas, hire staff through an agency to help their current workforce with…
Need some advice on why you may not be hearing back from recruiters/employers when you’re applying for a job. You may be making one or more of these 7 mistakes… 1. You’ve worked too many short term placements Did you know that having too many jobs on your CV can be just as off putting…
Are you looking to leave a testimonial about your experience with an agency? There is no right or wrong when it comes to writing testimonials, as they are all personal to your experience. However, if you’ve not done it before and not really sure how to word your experience, or what to say, here’s some…
Helping skilled workers find your next role! Have you heard of our new department Essential Professional? Grace and James are a dedicated team of recruiters who help to place skilled workers in their next permanent role. 5/5 “After being on furlough for 6 months I found myself being made redundant and I instantly contacted…
Congratulations to our July Temp of the Month winner Edward! Massive congraulations Edward! With such a lovely nomination statement we can see how you’ve managed to beat the competition with 162 votes! It’s great to see so many of your family & friends getting behind your nomination. Well done Edward, it is thoroughly deserved! Name:…
We are now hiring in Somerset! We have been working in partnership with Griffith Foods for around 7 years at their site in Derbyshire, and we are really excited to announce that we are now helping to support local job seekers into their roles in Wincanton, Somerset! Griffith’s mission is to unite together to nourish…
In need of some extra peace of mind? Working with a labour provider can give you extra peace of mind when it comes to your recruitment. We really care about the service we provide to our clients. We want you to feel confident that you can trust we are doing everything possible to meet your requirements…
As technology and industries evolve, there are certain jobs that may become less relevant or be replaced by automation as the world continually changes. Here are 8 jobs that could be potentially impacted in the future: 1. Travel Agent: Self-service travel arrangements and online booking platforms are becoming a more popular way to book a…
Congratulations to our June Temp of the Month winner Andrea! Congratulations Andrea! She beat the competition with a whopping 136 votes. Keep up the great work Andrea, thank you for being a great representation of Essential! Name: Andrea Branch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “Andrea has been nominated for temp of the month as she is…
Happy 10 years with Essential Paula! For anyone who knows Paula, you’ll know what a bubbly, funny character she is, so here’s some fun questions to get to know Paula even better… 1 – You’re offered the position of mayor of your city, what’s the first 3 rules / introductions that you will implement?…
On average, employers spend about 5 to 7 seconds initially scanning a CV This brief glance allows them to quickly assess whether the CV merits further attention. A well-crafted CV is crucial in making a positive impression on potential employers. However, sometimes less is more. By removing certain elements from your CV, you can create…
Nathan has been with the team for 2 years! So, what better way to get to know him more with some fun questions… 1 – If you were tasked with managing your own rugby team, what would your team name and mascot be? Nathan’s Nomads. Mascot would have to be a traditional hippy –…
Looking for an agency that provides support and solutions to your problems? Look no further! We can sit down and delve deep into the root causes of the problems you’re experiencing, to find areas where extra services or support may need to be put in to place to ensure the problems are overcome. …
We are celebrating 10 years with Emma at Essential!! So, what better way to get to know her more with some fun questions… 1 – Pick a fictional character or real person that you would love to have a 7 day camping retreat with – No phones, internet or access to the outside world…
Happy 4 year anniversary Beth! Get to know Beth a little bit more with these 4 questions… 1 – You’re offered the position of mayor of your city, what’s the first 3 rules / introductions that you will implement? WOMEN DO NOT HAVE TO WORK AND CAN STILL GET A SALARY TO BE A…
It’s Grace’s 9 year anniversary! Here’s 4 weird and wonderful questions for you to get to know her better… 1 – If you could start any kind of society dedicated to any topic or subject, what would you like to start? Cheese. Why? Because it’s delicious. It would be a dedication to rare cheeses….
We heard that 13 year old Dakota was going to be taking part in a skipping challenge to raise money for Cancer Research, after our client John at HSC contacted our Ripley office, and we just couldn’t turn down the opportunity to support her in achieving her goal! We’ve donated £100 to her fundraiser….
It’s Louise’s 9 year anniversary and we thought it would be a great idea to get to to know her better, so we asked her some weird and wacky questions… 1 – If you were the manager of a football club, who would you choose as your two assistant managers? Being a Newcastle Fan,…
Congratulations to our May Temp of the Month winner Jack! Jack won with an unbelievable 271 votes! There was an amazing amount of support for Jack and our other nominees this month! Massive well done Jack, you should be really proud of yourself. Name: Jack Branch: Barnsley Nomination Statement: “Jack has worked for our…
It’s Tom’s 2 year anniversary and we thought it would be a great idea to get to to know him better, so we asked him some weird and wacky questions… 1 – If you had to breed two animals to make a new national defence, which two animals would you choose? A tough choice,…
On this week’s jumbo edition, and the finale issue of Tom Sport News… …well that was fun wasn’t it? This past 9 months has been a good way to distract us from the shit going on in the world right now… 5 pence for a bluddeh carrier bag! GAH! And don’t…
On this week’s news column for Tom Sport… This. Is. IT! The final day is upon us… It’s been a long long long journey. From day 1 back in August, the 5th – 7th. When Haaland was but a wee Norwegian lad… When Chloe was the bookies favourite to win…
Are you struggling to find the right candidates for your industrial and commercial roles in Mansfield? We’re helping other businesses find the right staff – we can do that for you too! Our team are here to help… With over 160 years experience in the industry (and that’s just our management team!),…
On this week’s edition of Tom Sport News… Only 2 weeks left of this amazing exciting fantastical fantasy football league!… A chance for me to go and cry in my bathroom at home for all the mistakes I have made in these past 37 weeks of playing this stupid little…
Our Barnsley team are working with their client to donate to Andy’s Man Club. Pictured above L-R: Summer Caunt, Senior Recruitment Consultant / Megan South, HR/ Amy Heppleston, Recruitment Consultant The charity tell the story of their humble beginnings on their website: “In mid-2016, nine men met in a small room in the…
Partner with Essential Recruitment for more successful recruitment campaigns How does working with a recruitment agency differ to direct recruitment? How can Essential Recruitment aid your commitment to continuous improvement? Let’s explore the ways in which we commit to that ourselves, how it benefits you, and how we can work together to keep the momentum…
At least 1 in 6 workers experience anxiety at work (www.mind.org.uk) We can often become anxious in certain situations, especially ones that can make us feel out of our comfort zone. This could include performing tasks like: Going into a meeting Making a sales call Delivering a presentation Attending a performance review Meeting deadlines Here…
On this week’s edition of Tom Sport News… This is how it goes until the end of this whole thing… GW36 / 13th May > GW37 / 20th May > GW38 / 28th May WE ALSO HAVE DOUBLES THIS WEEK! Brighton x2 + Newcastle x2 This…
Are you struggling to find the right candidates for your industrial and commercial roles in Rotherham? We’re helping other businesses find the right staff – we can do that for you too! With over 160 years experience in the industry (and that’s just our management team!), we have built a reputation for providing top-quality…
On this week’s edition of Tom Sport News… I wanted to break my phone. That’s it. That’s the news. FINE! I’ll carry on… I need this job as well… Me wife left me for Sean Dyche this weekend after that 1-5 thrashing of Brighton he did!…
On this week’s edition of Tom Sport News… Haaland broke the record for most goals in a single season… BIG SAM IS BACK IN THE PREM WAAAAAAAAY! Brighton went and got a 99th minute penalty to take De Gea’s clean sheet away!…I mean, beat Man United… We’re back to a single…
Congratulations to our April Temp of the Month winner Keyra! Keyra has won with an amazing 97 votes!! Keyra received lots of support from her family and friends and with such a fab nomination statement we can see why. Well done Keyra! Name: Keyra Branch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “Keyra started with DUKE in February,…
