Preparing for the Christmas Recruitment Rush
Christmas is undeniably a busy time for many businesses and 2020 is no exception. In fact, e-commerce sales are expected to explode this year, with Big Four accounting firm, Deloitte, predicting a staggering 25% to 35% increase in e-commerce sales this Christmas. We have no doubt that warehouses, driver and logistics providers up and down the country will be put to the test, in order to deliver in line with demand. Here at Zoom Recruitment Services, we like to stay Read more …
Understanding the NHS Band System
As one of the country’s leading NHS recruitment specialists, Zoom Recruitment has worked within all hospital and trust sectors across the various regions of the UK. Over the last 15 years, we’ve supplied a range of qualified Estates and Facilities, and Ancillary staff, from management and clerical to portering and security, and more. Below you’ll see the vast range of roles available within the NHS, all of which we can draw on experience to fill. Listed on the Crown Commercial Read more …
What is the role of a recruiter?
When it comes to fulfilling new positions within your business, hiring a recruiter comes with many benefits. From filling posts quickly and finding the right skill sets, to having access to a database of talented individuals, with which relationships have been built over time, finding the right recruiter is the first step to building a company of talented, hardworking individuals. After all, people are the foundation of any good business. A good provider will have a vast amount of experience Read more …
Avoiding the Annual Leave Rush
With an estimated 9.5million people currently on furlough in the UK, it’s no secret that many are deferring holiday plans. From financial challenges to spending more time at home, there are dozens of reasons why those furloughed are choosing to cancel annual leave, in favour of taking it at a later time. But, how does this affect businesses and what are your rights as an employer? Here, we explore the options for avoiding the annual leave rush. Allow employees to Read more …
IR35 will go ahead in 2021
If you’re a contractor or an employer that uses contractors, then there’s no doubt that you will have heard of IR35. IR35 is the anti-avoidance tax legislation that was designed to correctly tax ‘disguised employment’ at a rate similar to employment. Put simply, a disguised employee is a contractor who fills a permanent position within a company. With news this month that IR35 has now passed through parliament, as part of off payment measures in the Finance Bill, we now Read more …
How to look after your mental health when working from home
More people are working from home than ever before. Following the government’s guidelines to travel into work if only absolutely necessary, more and more businesses are realising that working from home could be a new normal for the future. Working from home certainly has its benefits – including the cost saved travelling to and from work and being able to put your washing out on your lunch break. Not to mention being home when those all-important Amazon deliveries arrive. But Read more …
Zoom took part in Jeans for Genes Day
Our Zoomettes got involved with Jeans for Genes Day this September. The money raised on Jeans for Genes Day funds a range of initiatives that improve the quality of life of children affected by genetic disorders.
Zoom go Pink with wearitpink.org!
Zoom recently took part in Wear it Pink! Wear it Pink are a breast cancer charity which every year raises around £2 million during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Click here to find out more about Wear it Pink and how your company can take part, too.
Zoomette Lily with our superstar of the month Paul!
At Zoom we truly believe that reward and recognition is an important aspect of working life. We can’t thank our staff enough for all their hard work, here is Zoomette Lily with our superstar of the month Paul
Check out Zoom recruitment directors (Lucy and Elle) at the Recruiter Awards!
Check out Zoom recruitment directors (Lucy and Elle) at the Recruiter Awards!