What is the average NHS salary?
The National Health Service (NHS) stands as a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, providing essential medical services to millions of individuals. And while its primary mission revolves around healing and caregiving, those that are considering a role in the sector would be forgiven if they’d found themselves asking: ‘What is the average NHS […]
Lorry driver jobs offering wages up to £60,000 amid shortage
If there was ever a good time to apply for a HGV – or lorry driver – job, it’s now. Why? If you haven’t heard, some companies are offering as much as £60,000 to lorry drivers signing on to work for them. Triggered by an ongoing national shortage of drivers, the struggle to recruit continues, […]
Top 5 tips: Supporting staff with their mental health
Let’s be honest, we all have those days when we’re not feeling 100 per cent. Whether it’s concerns surrounding family, friends, finances – or even work – there are plenty of factors that can influence our wellbeing and mental health, resulting in us feeling anxious, stressed, or even depressed. While this is often referred to […]
Continuous growth in job adverts for skilled occupations as recovery continues
As the economy continues to recover following an extremely turbulent year, the demand for skilled workers is now greater than ever. The numbers say it all, with the number of active job postings snowballing at one of the fastest rates in history, with current figures higher than those of pre-lockdown, back in March 2020. According […]
Physical Right To Work Checks: What Are They And How Can They Impact Your Business?
As an employer in the UK, you are legally obliged to comply with the prevention of illegal working legislation. This means that is unlawful for any employer to hire someone if they do not have the right to work in the UK, or if they are breaching the terms of their stay by working. This […]
Lifting of lockdown sees rise in recruitment
Lockdown is being lifted, restrictions are easing, and life is starting to return to normal, which means recruitment is on the rise again. One thing for sure is, the roadmap out of lockdown is being welcomed with open arms by the world of recruitment, with job postings recently hitting an all-time high in nearly 25 […]
April 2021 Employment Law Changes
It’s that time of year again: the clocks have gone forward, and April has arrived. This also means that businesses across the country are springing into action to ensure they are complying with the annual employment law changes. As if dealing with the impact of the ongoing pandemic, as well as looking out for the […]
How recruitment boosts business productivity
Compelling research from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has revealed that professional recruitment agencies increase UK productivity by £7.7 billion each year. By using their expertise to get people into the right jobs, the study has shown that recruiters are having a huge positive impact on individual business’s efficiencies and profits. Finding skilled and […]
Hiring confidence peaks to its highest in 10 months
You’d be forgiven for thinking that 2020 was a tough year for hiring. Let’s be honest; for many it was. Some industries and businesses were put under incredible strain, and still are. On the other hand, some industries that we work with have really boomed, such as the warehousing, driver and NHS sectors. At Zoom […]
A Business’s Guide to the New EU Trade Rules
The end of the Brexit transition in January brought with it huge changes for businesses, with trade between the UK and Europe being affected. Although it seems like we’ve been preparing for Brexit for years, we understand it must still feel overwhelming. That’s why, we here at Zoom Recruitment Services, have put together this handy […]
