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Staff UK Bolton provides recruitment industry related news and issues relevant to both clients and applicants here. We have an interest in keeping informed with what’s happening and believe there is real benefit in sharing this with you.

If you identify any issues which you feel should be added to our news pages we’d be happy to hear from you at contact@staffukbolton.co.uk and we will consider adding it to this page.

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Staff UK team to do Charity Skydive this April

Some of the Staff UK team – Joanna, Dan, Emma, Leon & Dave (the crazy ones!!) are doing a tandem skydive on Saturday 13th April 2013.

They are raising money on behalf of the National Autistic Society, a charity that is very close to our heart as Dan’s youngest son has recently been diagnosed with autism.

Joanna says “It would be great if you could sponsor us by … Read more

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Agency workers regulations (AWR)

Since coming into force in 2010, the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) is one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever to hit the UK’s private recruitment industry.

In a nutshell, AWR give agency workers the right to the same basic employment and working conditions as if they had been recruited directly by a company.

We look after all AWR requirements at Staff UK Bolton for both our workers and … Read more

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Travel and subsistence schemes for temporary workers

With the scrapping of the Pay Day by Pay Day tax relief models by HMRC (it was felt that arrangements could contravene or fail to comply with the legislation or exploit workers), there is increasing pressure on agencies to go down the Travel & Subsistence Scheme for Temporary Workers route. If an agency chooses not to reimburse mobile workers travel and subsistence then they may lose workers to those that … Read more

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Look forward to 2013

What a year 2012 has been for Staff UK Bolton.

We’ve moved office, had a launch party where the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton officially opened Mawdsley Terrace, we were shortlisted for two awards and won the Customer Excellence Award at Bolton & Bury Business Awards. We’ve also joined the ALP, developed our new website and been awarded the Investors in People accreditation. These achievements are due to a lot … Read more

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Can our permanent recruitment team help?

Leon McGregor has already placed his first two permanent positions for 2013!

Our permanent team are busy working with clients to fill their vacancies. Since our last newsletter, we have placed even more managers, call centre operatives and are currently recruiting for a director position. We really can help you with any vacancy you need to fill.

Speak to our dedicated team – we offer both temporary and permanent staff … Read more

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Stewart celebrates his birthday and the end of Movember

Stewart Cole has raised £186 by growing a mustache during the month of November, or Movember as the campaign is known.

Movember Europe aims to raise awareness of  and you can donate here

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s … Read more

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Engaging Leadership – FREE Taster Seminar

Thursday 6 December

8am – 10am at our offices in Bolton

The session is open to any business with an interest in training and development at director, senior manager or manager level. The session will focus on techniques to engage your workforce to improve productivity and increase efficiency.

Simon Stead, managing consultant at Solutions InStead Ltd will present and lead you through an interactive session designed to help you understand … Read more

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Staff UK Bolton launch in-house training

Staff UK Bolton are optimistic following the launch of their in-house training services for existing clients, prospects and local businesses. Training will be delivered at Staff UK Bolton’s premises and utilise their on-site training facilities. Staff UK Bolton already provides training and professional development for their own staff and saw an opportunity to offer an additional added-value service.

Director Julie Ramsden says ‘We have a comprehensive and active training and … Read more

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Real Time Information – Staff UK Bolton are already doing it!

The biggest change to PAYE reporting since 1944 – the introduction of Real Time Information – is currently being piloted in the UK.  From April 2013, businesses will need to submit PAYE, NIC and student loan data with every payroll processed, rather than with their year-end tax return.

Real Time Information (RTI) is due to start in April 2013 and by October 2013 it will be mandatory for all employers … Read more

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Permanent vacancies filling quickly

Over the last four weeks we have placed:

3 x Transport Managers

1 x Call Centre Manager

1 x Warehouse Manager

2 x Engineers

1 x Accident Claims Senior

1 x Plant Fitter

1 x Planning Manager

2 x Senior Sales Roles

2 x Secretary/PA’s

Remember!  When you’re looking to fill permanent positions, speak to our dedicated team – we offer both temporary and permanent staff and existing clients benefit … Read more

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Look behind the scenes at how much time goes into finding the right people for our clients

Before you see one of our candidates, regardless of what position you’re filling, the team at Staff UK Bolton have already:

- held an initial telephone interview

- conducted a physical interview at our offices

- obtained reference checks

- carried out inductions and health & safety training

On average we invest 15 hours at our own cost for EVERY candidate you take from us.… Read more

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Recruitment for permanent positions on the rise

At Staff UK Bolton we’ve noticed a recent increase in the number of permanent vacancies for which we’re recruiting.  The last few months has seen a continuous rise in clients seeking staff to fill permanent vacancies.

We have also noticed that the range of these positions become more varied.  In September alone we have placed a number of directors, sales managers, engineers, personal assistants and administrative staff.

We’re optimistic that … Read more

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