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,…
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!),…
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…
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…
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,…
Losing your job can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience, and it can leave you feeling lost and uncertain about the future. However, working with a recruitment agency can be an effective way to navigate this challenging period and help you get back on your feet. In this blog post, we will explore some…
We’re donating to Tibshelf Warm Space in conjunction with our friends at Hydro in Tibshelf. The centre offers free tea, coffee and biscuits, craft activities, card games and bingo. There is no need to book, and it is open to everyone. The space is part of the Warm Spaces programme, which says “With a…
Temp to perm contracts can offer great benefits to you and your candidates! Temp to perm contracts are the most popular type of contract that we support our clients with, continually growing in popularity with over 1,300 of our candidates gaining permanent contracts between Jan 2021 to Dec 2022. What is a temp to perm…
Summer Caunt – Day in the life blog On a crisp Barnsley morn at 5:00am, there be a stir from the Caunt household. There be our Senior Recruitment Consultant Summer, rising up after hearing the alarm, giving lclarification that she needs to go to work soon! But first, “Woof woof! Oi, I need…
Congratulations to our March Temp of the Month winner Tanya! It got quite head to head this month but Tanya took the lead with an amazing 87 votes – well done Tanya!! Name: Tanya Branch: Mansfield Nomination Statement: “Flowerline have nominated Tanya due to her bubbly nature, cheering everyone up on the lines and…
Upon the moors of Nottinghamshire, the sun rises and birds sing to wake up our Training & Development Director, Lisa Smith. Lisa is usually up 6:30am, IF she is washing her hair. If not, 7am is the time preferably. It’s the bleedin drying that takes the whiz she says! Once up – Coffee and…
Have you ever been in a position where you’ve got multiple job offers, but you’re not sure how to choose which one will be the best fit for you? Here are some factors to consider if you ever find yourself in this situation… Think about what is important to you, what are your priorities when…
The most common cause of stress is work-related stress with 79% saying they frequently felt it Source: Statistica, 2020 What is stress? Stress happens because our body is reacting to feeling threatened or under pressure. Too much stress has a very negative impact on us, affecting our mood in a number of negative ways. It…
56% of UK adults have “pulled a sickie” at least once in the past year just to enjoy a day off work (Business Leader, Feb 7th 2023) Bad hangover from the night before? Woke up and decided you’re not in the mood to work today? Your favourite footie team is playing and you don’t want…
Not looking to partner with an agency as you have your own internal recruiting department? There are still many ways you could benefit by having extra support from an agency, who is providing extra support to your internal recruiters. Here’s are some points to consider… We can save your internal recruiters so much time! We…
Normally, people tend to get up with a good amount of time to get ready and set for work right? Not our Recruitment Resourcer, Alex Offless. Never mind being ready to start at 8am, he’s getting up at 7:30am! In a quick 10 minute timeframe, he’s brushed his teeth, little bit of hairspray on the…
Are you a parent struggling to get back into work due to childcare costs? In the recent budget announcement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced he wants to help a million more women back into work through extending free childcare and breakfast clubs. The chancellor’s ‘back to work’ budget has been put in place to tackle…
What do you really know about recruitment agencies? There tends to be a ‘bad name’ around agencies, but this can often be down to a misunderstanding of what an agency is and what an agency does. Here is the real truth about recruitment agencies… 1. We are not funded by the government Agencies receive zero…
It’s 6am, and the sweet Worksop breeze blows by the windows of our Senior Branch Manager’s house, belonging to a certain Samantha Erdem! She will have her alarm set for 6am, but is normally woken up by her son Taylan at 5:45am shouting ‘MUMMYYYY!!’. They always leave at 6:30am on the dot to go drop…
When working with a labour provider, have you experienced little to no support after they have supplied you with staff? Has it affected your relationship with agencies? Are you looking to form a new partnership with an agency who genuinely cares about your relationship? Have a read below, we may be the answer you’re…
*BEEP BEEP BEEP* It’s 5:30am on a crisp Barnsley morn, and it’s time for our Branch Manager, Amy Vickers to get up! A quick bit of peace and quiet before the riot of children… so it’s time to pop on the kettle of course. A big part of the morning for Amy is to prep…
No experience? No problem! Cover letters can be quite daunting to write anyway, and if you’ve not worked a job before, are you wondering ‘what do I write about?!’. Not to worry, there are still many things to include in your cover letter if you have no work experience… Talk about what you do want…
We can help to solve your current recruitment problems too! If you’re experiencing issues with your current supplier, it may be worth looking into other options. There are around 40,000 agencies in the UK, which all provide different levels of service, different types of service and build different levels of relationships. All business partnerships are…
Congratulations to our February Temp of the Month winner Norman from Chesterfield! Norman won a whopping 91 likes!Well done Norman, thank you for all of your hard work. Name: Norman Branch: Chesterfield Nomination Statement: “Norman has worked for us for just over 3 months, he has a great work ethic, he has fit in…
If you’re looking for the best places to visit in Doncaster, we’ve got you covered! This is one of the vibrant locations we recruit in, and we know it pretty well. Here are our top recommendations – plus one unmissable attraction! Yorkshire Wildlife Park What is it? With over 400 animals, Yorkshire Wildlife Park is…
Start your career within Aerospace! We work with two reputable companies in Denby, who both supply to the Aerospace industry. The roles at both companies are very similar, however one works with ceramics and one with wax. Listen to an audio book or music while you work! Both companies don’t require any previous experience in…
New production opportunities available with Essential Recruitment in Burton! We are really excited to be working in partnership with Holland & Barrett, one of the world’s leading health and wellness retailers. Over 30 positions available! We’re helping to recruit a pool of new talent to join their production department at their site in DE14 2WP. …
The simple answer is no! A recruitment agency is a completely free service to job seekers and it is illegal to charge for this service. So, why should you take advantage of this free service? Be the first to know about new vacancies in your area Did you know not all of our roles make…
Do you ever find yourself in situations where you need staff quick, but it is taking too long to get new hires through the door? If so, this is where we believe you’ll benefit from working with an agency, saving on the time it takes to recruit directly and helping to cut back on your…
National minimum wage was introduced by the Labour Party in the 1990’s to protect low-paid workers. This ensured that all workers were receiving a pay that reflected the cost of the living and nothing less…however in this day and age minimum wage jobs are generally quite looked down upon. This could be due to the…
Another donation to Ashgate Hospice this month – this time coming from a nomination from our friends over at Brett Martin Ltd, Kim Britton-Williams and Erin Melling! Ashgate hospice ‘provide, educate and campaign for palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement support.’ Thanks to Kim and Erin, Ashgate benefit from a donation which they say will…
Before the crack of dawn, WAY before the crack of dawn, our Rotherham Recruitment Consultant Chloe Holbrook is up and about to start her day! She is up for 5:45am, and all morning tasks have been perfectly timed so she can get up at the last possible second. Everything is perfectly scheduled so that it…
Pay increase for Aldi Warehouse Workers 7,000 Aldi Warehouse workers will receive an increase to their pay rates from February 2023. Aldi has 11 regional distribution centres across the UK, where their warehouse workers will see their minimum wage rate increase from £11.48 to £13.18 per hour. Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK…
Congratulations to our January Temp of the Month winner Jake! Well done Jake! Thank you for all of your hard work! Name: Jake Branch: Worksop Nomination statement: “Jake has been nominated due to being a hard working and nice lad, a good time keeper and generally great at his job!” – Client Statement A…
1 in 6.8 people experience mental health problems in the workplace (Mental Health Foundation) So it’s really important for us to speak up about how our workplace is affecting our mental wellbeing. What factors are contributing to our decline in mental health at work: Workload Pressure Deadlines Lack of work life balance Stress Can’t relax…
There may be a storm brewing this morning, or it might be the footsteps of our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Dana Humphreys, stomping around to find her dog for a morning cuddle. It’s 6:30 in the morning, and once Kia has been cuddled, it’s time for Dana to get ready. She’s not cuddling a car hehe,…
It’s been one month since Essential Professional’s launch, and we’re really pleased with our progress so far! Our new division focusses exclusively on the permanent placement of higher skilled candidates, but remains in the same industries of Commercial, Industrial and Engineering. We’ve introduced 5 fabulous candidates to 3 of our clients, with one client deciding…
A study conducted of 2,000 people, found that: Only 3 in 10 Brits are happy with their work-life balance This study also found that the ideal work-life split would be 43% work and 57% life, however the average Brit experiences a work-life balance of 45% work and 55% life. According to the Mayo Clinic, overworking…
UK unemployment is close to its lowest level since the mid-1970’s This is due to many businesses and sectors experiencing a shortage in skills to fill roles, finding enough staff to fill roles and increasing numbers of people quitting the UK workforce altogether. The rise of this economic inactivity (working age adults who are…
More support = Less stress Even if you’re experiencing a good service from your current labour provider, what could you also benefit from by having another agency on hand? The support of another agency takes the pressure off you and your current labour provider and provides you with additional peace of mind. A second…
Our permanent division was formed in 2021, managed by Divisional Manager Grace Hammond and supported by Senior Perm Consultants Dana Humphreys and Charlie Baker. We focus on the elements of our service that match your requirements the most, building a strong relationship with you and understanding your requirements on an in depth basis. Our process…
Essential Professional, the talent acquisition arm of Essential Recruitment, officially launched at the start of 2023. The newly launched division of our company focusses on permanent vacancies, working with businesses across the UK who are looking to add higher-spec candidates to their team. Essential Professional can capitalise on extra time, resources and experience to…
Boost the productivity of finding candidates for your roles Why not take advantage of utilising more people and resources to source candidates for your roles? When working with Essential, not only will your dedicated Account Manager be sourcing suitable candidates with help from their branch Consultants but you also get ongoing support from our in-house marketing team!…
Looking for a recruitment agency near you? You’re in the right place! We recruit across the Midlands and Yorkshire, covering the following areas: South Yorkshire West Yorkshire Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Staffordshire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Read more about your local Essential branch: South Yorkshire Branches: Barnsley Office Doncaster Office Rotherham Office Derbyshire Branches: Chesterfield Office Long Eaton…
Are you Googling ‘Jobs near me’? Then you’re in the right place! The beginning of any year is popular time to look for a new job, a new year can cause us to want a fresh start or look to progress within our career. We recruit for a variety of companies across the Midlands and…
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