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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.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
In the contemporary business landscape, the concept of diversity and inclusion is paramount in creating a thriving and sustainable enterprise. Promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace goes beyond just ethics, as it can provide tangible benefits that support a company’s long-term success.

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).

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.

Strategies for boosting employee retention
With such talent shortages across industries, there has never been more a prudent time to look at deploying employee retention strategies to ensure you’re holding on to your businesses best personnel. That’s why we’re going to discuss some of the most effective onboarding and engagement strategies companies can utilise to improve employee retention and boost job satisfaction. We’ll also discuss how these strategies can save you time and money and increase productivity.

What to consider when selecting a recruitment agency
When it comes to hiring staff, recruitment agencies can be incredibly beneficial. Working with a recruitment agency has the potential to make finding suitable candidates quicker and more cost-effective. Several significant benefits should be considered for those considering working with a recruitment agency.

Eight popular interview questions and how to answer them
Preparing for an interview is fundamental as you only have one shot at making a great first impression. During an interview, you’re likely to be asked various questions that allow the interviewer to determine whether your skills, experience and education are suitable for the position and the company.

Joint initiative with Bluestones Supply Chain launches in Manchester
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new Lancashire based joint initiative with Bluestones Supply Chain – a national recruitment partner specialising in the UK logistics sector.

The benefits of temporary staff
Temporary jobs are becoming increasingly popular and the number of temporary (temp) workers in the UK has increased considerably over the past few years. That’s because there are a wide range of benefits associated with hiring temp staff.