It’s 6:20am, time for our Content Strategist Natalie Elliott to wake up…oh wait she’s hit the snooze… It’s 6:30am, time for Natalie Elliott, our Content Strategist to wake up for sure now! But first, the announcement of “Wee Wee’s!” must be addressed, as we then hear the big bounding paws of her…
It’s 4:30 in the morning. The moon is shining bright, the owls are hooting, not a stir in the night… apart from an alarm coming from the household of one of our Worksop Recruitment Consultants, Leah Fox! As her Husband is up super-duper early, it’s time for Leah to drag herself out of bed…
As of January 2023, Essential Recruitment are members of the ALP. What is the ALP? The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) is a not for profit trade association. They promote “responsible recruitment and good practice for organisations that supply essential workers across primary and industrial sectors, construction, food and general manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and…
Congratulations to our December Temp of the Month winner Lewis! Lewis has won with an amazing 253 votes!! Well done Lewis, great to see so much support from your family and friends. Name: Lewis Branch: Ripley Nomination Statement: “We have nominated Lewis for Temp of the Month because he always goes above and beyond at…
Essential Recruitment became 100% Employee Owned in December 2021. One year later, we just celebrated our first company-wide profit distribution, years earlier than expected! Managing Director, Marc said in an email to all Employee Owners: “As we are all acutely aware, we live in troubled times with everyone’s finances being hit, both…
“flippin’ cold out isn’t it?!” We’ve all been scurrying into the office saying something similar this week, with temperatures dropping and ice everywhere, we can’t wait to get into the warm office and cuddle the radiator before making a lovely hot drink. It breaks our hearts to think there are people who are sleeping…
It’s now 7:05am, the time for our Operations Director, Alison Orli to rise. 7:05am is very specific you may think. Well I thought the same thing. This is because every morning task has been timed perfectly, so she has now coordinated the final time she can get up before she has to leave…
We’ve just donated to Harri’s Christmas Quest 2022 after hearing about it through our friends at Sheffield Flooring Solutions. Harri is a 13 year old boy who has suffered with Congenital heart defects (CHDs) since birth, and therefore knows how it feels to spend Christmas on the Ward. His experience motivated him to make an…
Congratulations to our November Temp of the Month winner Balazs! With such lovely nomination statements we can see why so many people got behind your nomination! Well done Balazs! Name: Balazs Branch: Burton Nomination Statement: “Since joining us at the Adient family, Balazs has excelled in all areas of his role, he has become an…
If you do or have ever worked in an office you can probably relate to this! If this is your first office job, here’s what you can expect to experience… 1. Becoming a little too comfortable about discussing your private life When you work in an office, you’ll start discussing your private life with…
So you’ve landed your first office job, but unsure what to take on your first day? Not to worry, here’s everything you need… 1. A notepad and pen You’re probably going to need to take a whole load of notes when you first start your job, as there will be lots of things to…
“Mother please, will you wake from your slumber?” “What?.. Tillymoo is that you?” “Erm…woof woof!” Guess it’s time for our Burton Recruitment Consultant, Tori to wake up. First off, Tillymoo (the dog) will be let out, and then it’s time for breakfast. She will then be fed, demanding food. She would be…
The British approach to a working week is changing, mainly due to the pandemic. According to StandOut CV, 47% of UK employees analyse a job application based on the work-life balance that it offers, with research from Hays finding that 30% of professional workers place a high priority on work-life balance when considering whether to…
*SNORE SNORE*…*SNORE SNORE*… Marc! Our Managing Director! It’s 6:00am, you need to get up! Kettle’s boiling; Tea bag, Mug, Coffee… All combined of course. Marc will catch up on the latest news and sport with a brew. Is Rugby on? No? AH NO POINT THEN! Now it’s time to zoom off…
In England, a young person must be in part time education or training until they are 18. When you’re employing under 18 year olds, they must be doing one of the following: Staying in education full time (college, 6th form) Start an apprenticeship or traineeship Spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering…
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced in his Autumn 2022 budget on 17th November 2022 that minimum wage is set to increase by 9.7%, rising from £9.50 to £10.42 per hour from April 1st 2023 for workers aged 23 years and over. The Government have listened to the recommendations of the Low Pay…
Is your business prepared for the World Cup? With 26.5million UK viewers tuning into the 2018 World Cup, and 27.4m watching the BBC coverage of the Women’s Euro 2022 across the tournament, are you prepared for staff absences during the 2022 World Cup? Will your business be making arrangements and preparations to ensure…
Pictured: Steve Hanscomb, Vice Chair of Trustee Board for the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and Andrea Tantrum, Business Development Manager and Trustee for Essential Recruitment. Have you ever sought help from Citizen’s Advice? If so, you’re not alone. In 2020-2021, 2.4 million people were helped to find a way forward with one-to-one, impartial advice. Not…
Are you searching for Recruitment Agencies in Worksop? Well you’re in the right place! Here’s how our Worksop team can help you… Locations we recruit in: Our Worksop team recruit across various areas including Worksop, Retford, Dinnington and Gainsborough. Roles we recruit for We recruit for a variety of roles across manufacturing, warehousing,…
“Kristyan…Kristyan! It’s time to wake up! It is between 6:45am and 7:00am which is usually around the time you wake up!” Now that Kristyan Rachael, our Sales Director is awake, it’s time for the day. But first, a shower. For breakfast, it is normally toast with some marmalade and butter (NEVER margarine). Whilst…
Are you searching for recruitment agencies in Rotherham? Well you’re in the right place! Here’s how our Essential Recruitment Rotherham team can help you… Locations we recruit in: Our Rotherham team recruit across various areas of Rotherham and Sheffield. Roles we recruit for We recruit for a variety of roles across manufacturing, warehousing,…
Have you been out of work for a year? Or perhaps 2 years or longer? Finding the thought of going back into work quite daunting and not sure what steps to take? Not to worry, we have listed some steps you can start taking to help you back into employment… 1. Update your CV…
It’s 6:29am in the morning. Not a peep from the Tantrum household, birds are hooting, the wind is blowing. It’s very peaceful – *RING RING RING* Oh, time for Andrea, our Business Development Manager, and one of our Trustees, to wake up! Time for a lovely shower. Scrub a dub dub, Andrea’s in…
“Ah yes, kids aren’t awake yet. Quickly, got to have some peace and quiet before the madness…” Kayleigh Dodsworth, our Senior Recruitment Consultant at our Ripley office is now up. It’s 5:00am. A lot of the world will still be asleep, but not Kayleigh, she is up to get everything ready for…
We all have bad days at work, but at least you’re not working one of these jobs! 1. Whipping Boy A Whipping Boy was educated alongside a Prince or Child King, who had to receive the punishments earned by the bad behavior of those Princes or Kings, because a tutor could not beat a…
Writing about yourself can be one of the hardest things to write about, especially when you’ve got to ‘sell yourself’ to someone, it doesn’t tend to come naturally. So, when it comes to writing a CV, how do we attract the attention of someone in the first few lines when we don’t know how to…
Have you ever heard that it’s easier for you to get a job when you’ve got a job? Well, it’s absolutely true! Here’s why… One main reason that someone may not be working is because they are wanting a job in an exact field of work. Unfortunately, you can’t always guarantee that you can…
Are you searching for an agency in Ripley? Well you’re in the right place! Here’s how our Essential Recruitment Ripley team can help you… Locations we recruit in: Our Ripley team recruit across various areas of Amber Valley including Alfreton, Somercotes, Belper, Heanor, Ambergate, Codnor, Denby plus surrounding local areas like Tibshelf, Pinxton and…
Are you looking to hire but you’ve never hired before? Not to worry, we’ve listed the 7 steps you need to take to ensure you find the right candidate for your business… 1. Identifying your hiring needs and requirements Firstly, you need to identify what the requirements are in your business, so you can…
Ever been searching through jobs and see a job title where you’re like ‘what does that mean?! We hear you, sometimes it’s not so easy to know exactly what a job entails until you read the description. One common Google search term is ‘what is a Handballer job?’, so here’s what a Handballer does… …
*Snore Snore* “Ah! 7:00am. Time for another day of work!” our Financial Director Carl Wootton says, as he dreams about those numbers. With all the sheep counted, it is now time for Carl to count the profits! But first, breakfast! A slice of bread with a spread of Nutella please, that’s…
When we leave education, it can often be a hard decision to know what we really want to do when we enter the world of work. We are made to decide at a young age what career path we are going to take, and sometimes the college course we pick may end up not being…
When working through an agency, sometimes things can happen that are completely out of our hands, these can include: 1. The length of your placement One main reason that companies choose to work with an agency is because it helps them react to the demands of their business more efficiently, especially during peak times…
Congratulations to our October Temp of the Month winner Corey! Corey has received overwhelming support from his family, friends and colleagues, beating the competition by 67 votes, winning with 104 votes!! Well done Corey, you should be very proud of yourself, thank you for your continued hard work. Name: Corey Branch: Worksop Nomination statement:…
Come along to our Recruitment Open Days & Inductions in November! Every Wednesday – Worksop branch open day / Walk in Wednesday Looking for roles in Dinnington, Carlton, Worksop or Retford? Pop down to our office to speak to us about our current opportunities! Read about the roles available here Every Wednesday…
If you’ve ever wondered if a recruitment agency gives references, the answer is yes we do! Below, we’ve listed answers to some common questions around referencing… Why do employers reference check? References are used to confirm that your employment details are accurate. References can also be used by a potential employer to find out…
Izzy joined us in as the newest member of our Ripley office. We spoke to her to find out a bit more about herself and her new role! What made you apply for the role at Essential Recruitment? I have had a few different roles however, I decided I wanted to find a career….
It’s easy to believe that we’re past the age of slavery, but with almost 8000 potential victims referred to the Home Office alone, we know there is still a long way to go. From 1 April – 30 June 2022: 4171 potential victims referred (10% increase on previous period) 79% were male, 21% female 54%…
The answer is yes – reference checking is part of our recruitment process. Why do we need to reference check you? Reference checks are used to confirm the details you’ve supplied in your employment history. Employers can also contact your referee to ask questions about your employment, such as your attitude to work and…
Have you ever wondered what your tax code means? Well, you’re in the right place! We’ve explained all below… Who provides your tax code? Your tax code is selected by HM Revenue and Customs. What is your tax code used for? Your tax code is used by an employer or a pension provider,…
Are you searching for an agency in Mansfield? Well you’re in the right place! Here’s how our Essential Recruitment Mansfield team can help you… Locations we recruit in: Our Mansfield team recruit across multiple areas of Nottinghamshire including Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Bilsthorpe and Ollerton. Plus, other local surrounding areas like Shirebrook and South Normanton….
Are you searching for an agency in Ilkeston? Well you’re in the right place! Here’s how our Essential Recruitment Ilkeston team can help you… Locations we recruit in: Our Ilkeston team recruit across various areas of the Erewash and Broxtowe Districts including Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Sandiacre, Beeston, Chilwell, Stapleford and Eastwood. Our team also…
In a recent study from the Office for National Statistics, they found that 55% of people aged between 50 – 65 years, who had quit their job at the beginning of the Covid pandemic (March 202o), had not looked for a new job since. They’ve found that 72% of those in their 50’s would consider…
People claiming Universal Credit are facing a Government crackdown, as they are strengthening their sanctions and tightening the rules for Universal Credit claimants for the third time in 2022. People claiming Universal Credit have already agreed to a personalised claimant count in exchange for their benefits, which includes making their job search a full…
It was previously proposed that we would see a basic rate cut in Income Tax* in 2024 by 1p, however in a recent announcement from the Chancellor, we will see this brought forward to April 2023 with Income Tax dropping from 20p to 19p. The Government estimate that around 31 million people will benefit from…
“6:45am already? GIVE ME THAT COFFEE!” That is how Yasmin Revill, our Senior Recruitment Consultant from our Chesterfield office starts her day, or so we think… There is no time for breakfast, as she wants to spend as much time in bed as she possibly can before it’s time to leave. It’s coffee…then straight…
It has been announced that more 2 more days of rail strikes will be taking place in October. Strikes took place on Saturday 1 October for 24 hours, with strikes due to happen on Wednesday 5 October, Thursday 6th October and Saturday 8th October. The updated strikes are as follows: WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER STRIKES…
Congratulations to our September Temp of the Month winner Obed! Obed was a clear winner this month, beating the competition by 41 votes! Obed won with 85 votes overall, well done Obed! Name: Obed Branch: Ripley Nomination Statement: “I would like to nominate Obed for his hard work over the past month, he is…
*BEEP*…*BEEP*…*BEEP* It’s 5:30am. It is time for Lisa Smales, our Worksop Branch Administrator to start her day! With a very busy morning… She will first off make sure her cats Ruby & Mia have been fed and their litter trays cleaned out, get the dishwasher emptied and then filled back up again, and then…
It’s 5:00am in the Wilson household. There’s some creaks coming from the bedroom…AH! It’s Robert Wilson, it’s time for another day! First things first, he will head out for a nice quiet morning walk. Still in his pyjamas which are tucked into his shoes, with a big coat. He’s still got a fair amount…
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