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28th July 2010
HR in the spotlight!
As well as providing an award-winning recruitment service, Appoint Recruitment also offer ...
28th July 2010
Positive signs...
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), has announced that recent employment figures excee...
23rd July 2010
Leave your stress behind!
With modern technology allowing us to connect with our workplace and workforce from almost anywhere in...
20th July 2010
Waiting for an increase?
Almost 9 million UK workers still await a pay increase following recession cuts...
15th July 2010
Payslip Confusion?
The Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) has brought to light the fact that one in ten employees ...
12th July 2010
And the winner is...
This morning the Appoint Temp Week 2010 prize draw took place, and the lucky winner is...
9th July 2010
Sleep well, work well...
The Sleep Council (Yes, it does exists!) has announced that a good night's sleep may be all that is st...
8th July 2010
Nearing the end of Appoint Temp Week 2010...
Tomorrow marks the final day of Appoint Temp Week 2010; also providing the final opportunity for Clien...
5th July 2010
Appoint Temp Week is upon us!
Today marks the start of Appoint Temp Week 2010...
5th July 2010
Thank you Mogers Solicitors!
The July and August Edition of our popular HR Newsletter is due to arrive in inboxes shortly...
2nd July 2010
Entertaining Employees!
With 80% of Employers reporting concerns over staff stress levels...
2nd July 2010
The Best of Speed Networking...
Rowena Stanley and Karen Collins enjoyed yet another 'Evening with the Best of Bath'...
1st July 2010
Appoint Temp Week from 5th July 2010...
Appoint Temp Week is almost upon us!...
30th June 2010
Under the influence?!
The summer sunshine can spark workers to visit pub gardens for a lunchtime tipple, however the Health ...
30th June 2010
The Great Graduate Contest...
The Telegraph has revealed that up to 270 candidates are competing for each Graduate vacancy......
28th June 2010
New Skills Testing Available!
Appoint are delighted to be able to offer an increased number of IT and skills tests, allowing Clients...
25th June 2010
Retirement Confusion?
Many waited with baited breath to learn of the Goverment's budget announcements, which amongst others ...
21st June 2010
Audio Typists & Secretaries Required!
Due to an increase in demand, we require Audio Typists and Secretaries in Bath and the surrounding are...
18th June 2010
Time is of the essence!
It appears that Employers are cracking down on tardiness, with 39% of bosses paying close attention to...
17th June 2010
Recruitment Challenges?
Two thirds of Employers are reported to be experiencing recruitment difficulties...
16th June 2010
In Demand!
If you have been reading our recent news articles, you will be aware of...
16th June 2010
Temp Rising!
The latest REC JobsOutlook proves promising for all temps......
14th June 2010
Happy Monday?!
There's a scientific explanation behind a dread of Monday mornings...
11th June 2010
Under contract?
Are you under contract and, if so, have you ever read it...
11th June 2010
Healthy workforce?
A vast number of employees are compromising their health...
10th June 2010
Web Thoughts Please!
At Appoint Recruitment we are keen to hear your thoughts on our website...
10th June 2010
Interact with Appoint!
Are you on facebook or Twitter? If so, you can interact with Appoint...
9th June 2010
Recruitment Industry Growth!
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has revealed positive results for the recruitment i...
8th June 2010
Put off?
A research study conducted by SHL has revealed that 49% of jobseekers have a negative impression of an...
7th June 2010
Lower Absence, High Costs!
The recession led to the lowest sickness levels since records began 23 years ago, however the cost to ...
4th June 2010
Training Satisfaction!
A recent survey suggested that 60% of workers are unhappy in their current position...
4th June 2010
A boost for Grads...
Graduate level recruitment is on the increase...
2nd June 2010
The big move...
Almost a quarter of UK employees intend to make a career move within the next year...
2nd June 2010
Flexi Benefits!
PwC's recent survey found that flexible working surpasses performance-related bonuses in terms of the ...
28th May 2010
Smarten up!
With competition still at a peak, jobseekers are focusing on smartening up their appearance......
27th May 2010
Look out for Appoint!
The arrival of Summer has sparked the advent of our latest marketing campaign......
18th May 2010
Education and Skills
REC Regional Profile - South West Region...
18th May 2010
Skills Shortages Due to Recession
CBI research...
18th May 2010
Stress Related Problems
The most dangerous risk to business....
7th May 2010
A warm welcome
Welcome to the team Karen!...
21st April 2010
A confidence boost!
The REC's April JobsOutlook proves that employer confidence is at its highest level since the year beg...
21st April 2010
The Cost of Presenteeism...
The Work Foundation has found that 'sickness presence' could cost a company the same as, if not more t...
21st April 2010
Positive Action?
However, it has been revealed that four out of five firms would oppose such action......
15th April 2010
Reaching new heights?!
The findings of a recent study may prove to be controversial......
15th April 2010
Calling all candidates...
The Spring has brought an influx of new vacancies into the Appoint Recruitment office......
7th April 2010
Training Rights!
New legislation will enable employees the right to request study and training leave. Businesses employ...
7th April 2010
Dotty Day Success!
Appoint Recruitment are delighted to have raised in excess of £300 from their Dotty Day Charity Cake S...
1st April 2010
An Evening Of Awards!!
Appoint Recruitment are incredibly proud to be the recipients of three new certificates......
30th March 2010
Cake Sale Reminder!
Don't forget Appoint Recruitment are holding their Dotty Day Cake sale this Thursday......
24th March 2010
Dotty Day Cake Sale for Dorothy House!!
We will be holding a charity cake sale in our Gay Street office on the 1st of April from 10am......
17th March 2010
Drawn to your work?
reallymoving.com has stated proximity to the workplace as one of the key factors...
17th March 2010
The Female Barrier...
It appears that women are still struggling to snap up many of the top level vacancies; further evident...
11th March 2010
Loo Laws!!
The TUC has released a report titled 'Give us a (loo) break,' highlighting the issue of employers prov...
11th March 2010
March / April HR Newsletter
Despite the cold air, spring has arrived, along with the March/April edition of the HR Newsletter......
23rd February 2010
Rising Resignations
The employment market is showing signs of 'voluntary' movement......
22nd February 2010
Work-life balance top priority!
According to a recent poll of jobseekers......
22nd February 2010
Modern fathers favour flexibility...
91% of fathers with children aged five or under value the need for paid paternity leave......
19th February 2010
A word of thanks!
This month alone we have received 13 new testimonials from candidates placed in temporary and permanen...
18th February 2010
A hectic week at Appoint!
February has brought a new wave of instructions into the Appoint office......
11th February 2010
We're still in the running...
We are delighted with the latest testimonials provided by some of our recent candidates......
8th February 2010
Grad Expectations!
Graduates are lessening their expectations in a bid to secure employment. ...
5th February 2010
Costly Mistakes...
Employers’ top grievances are......
3rd February 2010
Testimonials please!!
'The Best of' are running a national competiton for the most popular businesses in the UK......
29th January 2010
National Sick Day!
Monday 1st February is reportedly the day in which workers......
29th January 2010
Your reputation!
Take a look at your twitter and facebook pages; are you creating the wrong impression... ...
28th January 2010
How far would you go?
The recession has led to an emergence of new employee trends......
27th January 2010
Longing to advance!
Along with yesterday's reports of the UK's cautious recovery, came findings that suggest Britain's you...
27th January 2010
Superman Syndrome...
It has been announced that IT and Technology workers are among the most......
26th January 2010
Recession Over!!
Britain has officially moved out of recession and into a period of recovery!...
26th January 2010
Retirement Age Abolished?
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has recommended the abolishment of the default retirement age...
22nd January 2010
Career Compromise!
Psychologist John Moulder-Brown, named 'Career Compromise' as one of the primary causes of employee di...
22nd January 2010
Run for CLIC Sargent!
Are you ready to do something amazing in 2010? ...
21st January 2010
Office Space Available!!
Appoint are delighted to be able to offer office space within their Business Centre... ...
20th January 2010
Feeling Poor(ly)...
In some cases individuals spent so much in December that they are now unable to afford their travel.....
20th January 2010
Signs of stability!
The findings of the REC's 'January JobsOutlook' are promising......
19th January 2010
Well done Fidelius!
Appoint would like to congratulate their client, Fidelius, on raising a fantastic £25,000......
15th January 2010
Feeling work-shy?!
It has been said that 2010 will be the 'year of the skiver!'......
13th January 2010
The Right Attitude?
9 in 10 employers would favour 'the right attitude' over relevant skills when recruiting a new staff m...
13th January 2010
Appoint are recruiting!!
We are excited to announce that Appoint is expanding......
7th January 2010
A busy start...
It's only the fourth day back in the office and already we're excited by the number of new opportuniti...
6th January 2010
A Productive Lunch
Employees who forgo their lunch breaks may be less motivated......
6th January 2010
Snow Safety!
The TUC have issued advice to workers on how to cope with the elements... ...
4th January 2010
A new beginning!
Wishing you a Happy 2010 from all at Appoint......
21st December 2009
Christmas Opening Hours
24th - 28th Dec: Closed 29th & 30th Dec: Open 10am - 3pm 31st Dec - 3rd Jan: Closed 4th Jan: 8.30am...
22nd December 2009
Low Cost Boost!
In times when a pay rise may be lacking, many employees would welcome lower cost rewards... ...
16th December 2009
Graduate? Don't limit your search...
Graduates who limit their search to the London area are potentially missing out......
16th December 2009
Boozy Bosses!
It has been revealed that Senior Managers are 67% more likely than their employees to call in sick......
15th December 2009
Positive results!
A recent article written by Kim Gregory of Gregory Coaching explored the interesting concept of using ...
15th December 2009
Worst Hit Revealed!
The Office of National Statistics has revealed that......
11th December 2009
For pleasure or for show?!
It has been revealed that 3 in 4 workers have utilised their leisure time to impress prospective emplo...
10th December 2009
A Christmas Boost...
One in six workers would not be able to cover the cost of Christmas without an earlier December paydat...
10th December 2009
Moving on!
Almost 50% of UK employees are intending to seek alternative employment in 2010......
9th December 2009
Rewarding Festive Frolics!
The Chartered Management Institute has urged employers to ensure that they still recognise and reward....
9th December 2009
Future Fears...
32% of employees are reported to feel less positive about their prospects for the coming year than the...
8th December 2009
Casper Flagg - Missing
Casper was last seen on Sunday 29th of November on a night out in Bath and his disappearance is report...
8th December 2009
Suitably Satisfied?
Research has suggested that workers who are under 25 or over 60 are the most satisfied with their care...
7th December 2009
Dishonesty on the increase!!
2009 is the most 'dishonest' year......
7th December 2009
Congratulations to Cyclescheme!
Appoint Recruitment would like to say a huge congratulations to Cyclescheme......
4th December 2009
Would you pay for your colleague?
Having read the last post, 'The Season to fib?!' you would be forgiven for thinking that the UK's work...
4th December 2009
The Season to fib?!
67% of employees confessed to lying to their boss in order to......
3rd December 2009
Christmas Cancelled!
55% of workplaces are forgoing the Office Christmas party due to this year's recession cut-backs... ...
2nd December 2009
Party Dangers!!
Of these incidents, 29% were related to fighting, 19% due to threatening behaviour and 17% because of ...
2nd December 2009
Office Space Available!
Are you seeking office space in Central Bath? ...
2nd December 2009
Valuing CSR...
47% of UK workers seeking new employment take Corporate Social Responsibility......
1st December 2009
Offensive Antics!!
50% of bosses felt it would be appropriate to display 'sexy celebrity' calendars in the workplace, and...
1st December 2009
Returning to work?
A third of the study's participants felt their relationship with their boss had worsened since their p...
30th November 2009
Caught on Camera!
Employment lawyer, Jonathan Whittaker, has suggested that camera phones should be banned from office p...
25th November 2009
Struggling on?
Business Psychologists Robertson Cooper's study of 39,000 UK workers revealed......
24th November 2009
A balancing act...
There has never been a more appropriate time to address your work-life balance......
20th November 2009
Growing following!
It has been another busy week in the Appoint office with new temporary and permanent assignments......
13th November 2009
The Sickness Record!
A third of workplace sickness occurs on a Monday......
13th November 2009
November Networking!
Once again Appoint Recruitment enjoyed an evening of networking at......
12th November 2009
The Management Issue
Over half of employees attribute poor management as the cause of their resignation... ...
10th November 2009
Fair consideration...
A large majority of jobseekers aged over 50 are feeling discriminated against when applying for jobs.....
9th November 2009
Working all hours?
...61% of those who have already accepted secondary employment have not informed their primary employe...
6th November 2009
Flexibility Appeals!!
Kellogg's have conducted research into workplace benefits that can increase the engagement levels of y...
6th November 2009
Apply today!!
Appoint Recruitment urgently require fantastic candidates for an array of positions within the Bath an...
4th November 2009
New National Minimum Wage!
In October the National Minimum Wage increased to the following......
4th November 2009
Beware of cash in hand!
...employers and employees must be reminded that this is in fact illegal and could cause serious healt...
28th October 2009
Think before you post!
Once again the media has focused on the issue of posting potentially damaging material onto social net...
26th October 2009
Bad Habits?
A survey conducted by a national recruiter has revealed the most irritating office habits... ...
23rd October 2009
URGENTLY REQUIRED!!
We are urgently recruiting for Candidates for Marketing and Financial Services vacancies......
19th October 2009
Connect with Appoint...
Don't forget to sign up to the Appoint Recruitment facebook and Twitter pages......
19th October 2009
Equal Treatment!
As an agency we abide by the REC code of conduct, which promotes equality and diversity in the workpla...
16th October 2009
100% Positive!
If you are a regular reader of the Appoint News page you are likely to be aware of our current researc...
9th October 2009
Employees inspired to move on!
More than one in four workers are inspired to begin their job search as a direct result of media cover...
2nd October 2009
Your point of view!
At Appoint we are currently conducting research into the recruitment process from the perspective of C...
16th September 2009
A successful walk..!
Rowena and Gemma were among the 1000 women who completed the Dorothy House Midnight Walk on Saturday.....
9th September 2009
3 days to go & the target has been broken!!
It's not too late to donate, if you wish to support this fantastic Charity please visit: www.justgivin...
3rd September 2009
The Second Edition has been sent...
September's arrival (and how fast this has appeared!) has been marked by the sending of the second edi...
3rd September 2009
86% there!
There are only 9 days remaining until Rowena and Gemma take part in the Dorothy House Hospice Midnight...
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