Shawthorpe Recruitment

BLOG WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE INTERVIEW FEEDBACK? At the end of any interview process, it really is crucial that you provide honest and constructive feedback to all the candidates that have been met, as most people invest so much time and effort into preparing for and attending an interview. [...]

BLOG HOW DO I SUPPORT TRANS-GENDER EMPLOYEES? This subject of the “trans issue” is seemingly at the forefront of debates and discussions about trans rights, this can be a minefield for employers, the key is simply to get it right. Firstly, let’s look at policies, we have many in the workplace, [...]

BLOG WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK IN AN INTERVIEW? Are you wondering what questions to ask in a job interview? An interview is a two-way discovery, and it is not just the employer to find out if you are suitable, you are ultimately seeking the right company to work for! It is [...]

BLOG WHAT BENEFIT PACKAGES SHOULD I OFFER EMPLOYEES? High staff turnover can cost a business significant-high sums as we all scramble to keep and recruit new talent. High turnover can also fuel staff disgruntlement and lower morale. When asked this common question recently, working within the Recruitment and HR world it [...]

BLOG WHAT CAUSES HIGH STAFF TURNOVER AND HOW CAN COMPANIES REDUCE IT Here are a few reasons why staff turnover could be high! Pay rates / Salaries below average Should a business have a high employee turnover because of low paid salaries, 70% of employees leave their job due to a [...]

BLOG WHAT HAS CHANGED WITHIN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND WHAT ARE THE RISKS? New Changes New staff employed on or after 6th April 2020 are entitled to a Contract of Employment Terms as of day one of their employment, whereas previously it was within two months of the start date There is [...]

BLOG SKILLED VACANCIES INCREASE AS THE ECONOMY CONTINUES TO RECOVER Our data is revealing that job postings have now exceeded pre-pandemic levels, however, experts warn there is ‘work to be done’ to ensure the roles are fulfilled. A Boom in Skilled Worker Vacancies A huge 1.55 million job adverts in the [...]

BLOG HOW TO CREATE A BETTER INCENTIVE PLAN TO KEEP STAFF IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD We are living through a time of real significant change, the ability to recruit and engage a new work force whilst retaining great staff is starting to rear its ugly head. Whilst the concept of offering [...]

BLOG WHAT ARE THE LAWS IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON MANDATING VACCINES WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS Debates have started around mandatory vaccination and the huge impacts this could have on the workforce. We explore the legal implications for businesses that try to enforce a ‘no jab, no job’ policy. Currently, the Government [...]

BLOG SHAWTHORPE REVEALS NEW APP FOR JOBSEEKERS Amongst the changes taking place in how many of us work, we’ve been rethinking how we help match the right candidates to the right roles. Shawthorpe are excited to announce we have made the move into digital times and we now have an app [...]