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Cogent Staffing makes the Recruiter Awards 2024 shortlist!
The prestigious Recruiter Awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions in the recruitment industry across the UK. Being shortlisted is a significant recognition of Cogent Staffing’s efforts in providing exceptional recruitment services while upholding high standards of ethics and professionalism.
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Unlock your career potential: 10 reasons to work with a staffing agency
In today’s ever-evolving job market, finding the right employment opportunity can be a daunting task. With countless job openings and a sea of applicants, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. This is where partnering with a reputable staffing agency like Cogent Staffing can be a game-changer.
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Is it time for a career move? 10 unmistakable signs you shouldn’t ignore
Most of us have been there – the Sunday night blues, dreading the start of another work week. A certain amount of angst over Mondays is normal. But if those feelings of dread, disengagement and dissatisfaction persist for weeks, months or even years, it’s one of the clearest signs that it may be time to make a career move.
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Understanding the 2024 UK National Minimum Wage increase
Let’s explore the specifics of the 2024 UK minimum wage update, who needs to comply and how businesses and employees can best position themselves before implementation this April.
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Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) has become a crucial strategy for leading organisations across the UK seeking to take their hiring capabilities to the next level.
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Building a strong employer brand to attract top talent
A company’s reputation as an employer has become incredibly important. Research shows 86% of workers wouldn’t apply to or stay at a business with a poor reputation among former staff or the public.
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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
In the contemporary business landscape, the concept of diversity and inclusion is paramount in creating a thriving, progressive and sustainable enterprise.
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Crown Commercial Services staffing framework announcement
Cogent Staffing is pleased to announce it is part of a consortium bid that has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Framework Contract for Lot 6 Estates, Facilities Management and Ancillary Staff. The consortium is led by Cogent Staffing’s parent company, Bluestones Investment Group (Bluestones Group).
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Recruitment marketing
Recruitment marketing is becoming increasingly important in today’s competitive job market. With so many companies vying for the attention of top talent, it’s essential to have a solid recruitment marketing strategy in place.
In this blog, we’ll share insights on how social media, content marketing and other tactics can help you attract top talent to your organisation.