How to attract the best talent into your company
For many businesses, great talent is difficult to come by. At Zoom Recruitment, we make attracting the very best talent our top priority. We know just how much impact finding the right people can have on a business and its direction. Yet, 45% of employers say they can’t find the right individuals with the skills they need. That’s where we can help. Here, we’ve provided our top tips on how to attract the very best talent into your company, whilst Read more …
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 guide to help you make sense of new EU trade rules and how they could affect your business. Let’s look at this as a new Read more …
5 Recruitment Trends That Will Shape 2021
2020 was a tough year for all, but proved to be particularly strange for business. Some industries struggled to stay afloat, whilst others experienced their busiest year of trade, ever. The beginning of 2021 is expected to echo this in many ways, with warehouse, driver and NHS roles continuing to take the lead. What’s clear is that 2020 has created a shift in the methods used to find talent, interview, hire and work. With 2021 now upon us, here we Read more …
How to support your team during the pandemic
As 2020 comes to a close and we reflect upon the year we’ve had, it’s easy to neglect our duty of care in the workplace. Known as ‘COVID fatigue’, it’s no secret that many are tired of following the stringent guidelines that have been put into place, particularly those living within tier 3 locations. The news of vaccinations now being in circulation around the UK is greatly welcomed. That said, the NHS and other public services are still under an Read more …
How To Find The Right Recruitment Agency
Finding the right recruitment agency is no easy task. And with 76% of hiring decision-makers say attracting quality candidates is their number one challenge, it’s no surprise that using a recruiter is the preferred method of finding the right talent in the UK. Hiring a recruiter can be a costly exercise for any business, so ensuring you find the right agency that will fulfil your exact requirements is a must. Here, we explore five key considerations when searching for the Read more …
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 …