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11 Tips for Creating an Effective Onboarding Checklist for New Hires

11 Tips for Creating an Effective Onboarding Checklist for New Hires

Bringing new talent into your company is an exciting time, but effective onboarding has the power to make or break their success. Whether you’re integrating a single engineer or onboarding multiple new hires, the process can be intricate, especially in the engineering and manufacturing industries where you may have multiple …

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Preparing for the Labour Government: A Guide for UK Employers

Preparing for the Labour Government: A Guide for UK Employers

In the lead-up to the election, the Labour Party proposed extensive reforms to UK employment law as part of “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People.” With the party securing a significant majority, UK employers can expect changes to employment laws and workplace regulations, …

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What a Labour Government Means for the Engineering Sector

What a Labour Government Means for the Engineering Sector

In a historic landslide victory, the Labour Party has ended 14 years of Conservative rule, ushering in a new era under the leadership of Sir Keir Starmer. This dramatic shift in the political landscape brings a wave of anticipation and hope, especially for the engineering industry, which is closely watching …

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Do You Know Which Soft Skills Are Most in Demand in the Manufacturing Industry Right Now?

Do You Know Which Soft Skills Are Most in Demand in the Manufacturing Industry Right Now?

The demand for workplace skills is changing, and there’s now a greater emphasis on soft skills that support remote work. Plus, with new technologies like AI emerging, the skill sets employees need are evolving too. A recent study surveyed over 1,000 employees to find out the skills they and businesses …

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Do these Engineering Recruitment Challenges Sound Familiar to Your Business?

The engineering job market plays a crucial role in our global economy, affecting everything from productivity and trade to national competitiveness. Engineers are the backbone of manufacturing, exports, and infrastructure development. Without the right talent, our communities and quality of life can take a hit. However, finding and keeping this …

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University Grads vs. Graduate Apprentices: Two great options, but how to choose?

University Grads vs. Graduate Apprentices: Two Great Options, But How to Choose?

When it comes to hiring in the engineering industry, a common debate arises: Who is the better choice of hire, the university graduate with an engineering degree, or the graduate apprentice with years of real-life application under their belt? This is a frequent conversation we have with clients and industry …

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STEM Outreach: Is it Working?

STEM Outreach: Is it Working?

Real progress has been made in recent years in STEM outreach efforts, yet there’s still significant work needed today. STEM skills serve as the bedrock for sectors crucial to our economy, with engineering being a prime example.   Is STEM outreach currently working? Over 7,000 secondary-aged young people were surveyed …

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How To Find The Right Recruitment Partner For Your Business

How To Find The Right Recruitment Partner For Your Business

Your workforce lies at the heart of your business’s success. Therefore, entrusting a recruitment partner with the responsibility of recruiting talent into your team is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions you will make for your business. It’s a strategic choice and one that will be personal to your …

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The Benefits of Engineering Apprenticeships in the UK for Apprentice & Employer Alike

The Benefits of Engineering Apprenticeships in the UK for Apprentice & Employer Alike

In the labyrinth of career paths available to young minds, one avenue shines brightly as a beacon of opportunity: engineering apprenticeships. These apprenticeships, steeped in tradition yet ever-evolving, offer a unique blend of hands-on experience and academic learning. As industries adapt to meet the challenges of tomorrow, the role of …

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Navigating the Role of AI and Automation in Engineering: A recruiter’s perspective.

Navigating the Role of AI and Automation in Engineering: A Recruiter’s Perspective

In the fast-paced world of engineering, where innovation reigns supreme and deadlines constantly loom overhead, it’s no surprise that AI and automation have become hot topics of discussion. As a leading recruitment agency specialising in engineering jobs across the UK, we have inevitably given a lot of thought to the …

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