New research has revealed that just over a third of manufacturers in the UK believe that recruiting new talent is currently one of the biggest challenges they are facing. A total of 34% of UK manufacturers cited hiring talent as … Read More
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How to Keep Your Staff Happy During Busy Periods
Managing your staff well during a particularly busy period is especially important for maintaining morale and motivation. Whether it is a seasonal rush or an industry trend, managers need to ensure nobody is being overworked or stressing unduly. It is … Read More
HMRC Urged to Clamp Down on Tax Avoidance in Umbrella Company Market
The government consultation on non-compliance in the umbrella company market is coming to a close, and industry experts are urging HMRC to show a commitment to tackling tax avoidance in the economy. The consultation was launched in June 2023 to … Read More
Massive Solar Power Investment by Packaging Manufacturer
The Leeds-based packaging manufacturer LVF Packaging recently made new investments into solar power at the company’s headquarters. Having previously invested in the firm’s first solar power panels nearly a decade ago, LVF Packaging has now installed an additional 670 new … Read More
5 Tips to Reduce Your Time to Hire
A successful recruitment process should always aim to reduce the time to hire wherever possible. The various stages of Identifying, screening, interviewing, hiring and onboarding can take up far too much time if the hiring process is inefficient. To help … Read More
Top Tips to Retain Temporary Workers
Temporary workers are important in many different sectors, but especially so in manufacturing and industry. They fill necessary positions for specific periods of time and enable a company to grow without a prohibitive commitment to permanent hires. Training new temporary … Read More
Manufacturing Jobs Growth in Yorkshire and Humber
A new report has revealed that there has been substantial growth in the number of people employed in the manufacturing sector in Yorkshire and the Humber. The report was published by manufacturers’ association Make UK in partnership with accountancy and … Read More
Manufacturing Onboarding: Aqumen Recruitment’s Guide to Success
Like many other sectors, the manufacturing industry has faced a lot of challenges over the last few years. There was a lot of post-pandemic job losses as well as the ongoing skills gap, partly caused by the Baby Boomer generation … Read More
Addressing UK Manufacturing Challenges Through Targeted Recruitment – Aqumen Recruitment’s Solution Approach
The manufacturing industry in the UK is facing a period of profound change, grappling with a range of complex issues that present significant challenges but also unprecedented opportunities. This white paper seeks to address three of the main issues currently … Read More
Employer Brand Building Tips for Warehouse and Logistics
Building an employer brand that markets your business as a desirable place to work is one of the best modern ways in which companies are evolving their talent acquisition strategies. But it is not just about making sure you recruit … Read More