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Regulating staff movement during the Covid19 PandemicStaffing has always been regulated within healthcare services under the CQC (Care Quality Commission) but guidance could be altered due to the c...

​Modern Recruitment is moving too fast, or are you moving too slow?The hiring process has been stuck in plateau for years. Now the pandemic has hit us, it's pushed us out our comfort zone and force...

Care Homes Activities Coordinators voted Top Event Planners in the UKIt’s never been more important as it is now for Activities Coordinators in Care Homes to keep spirits high among their residence...

There’s no denying that as winter approaches, coupled with the ongoing fight against Covid-19, there will undoubtedly be tough times ahead for care homes, their patients and staff. With fresh repo...

​There’s certainly no doubt that Covid-19 has impacted the world of logistics. There were certainly moments during the early stages of lockdown where concerns were raised as to how well the industr...

​Back in June we shared some insight into how we think Covid-19 will change the skills needed in social care, with technology driving much of the developments in care homes out of simple necessity ...

​While the last few months have been challenging for all of us, with many sectors experiencing extreme hardship due to Covid-19, the logistics arena has fared considerably well. In fact, our recent...

There’s no denying that the spotlight has been firmly shone on the social care arena over the last few months as the country battles with Covid-19. The news has been awash with uplifting stories o...

​The last few months have been nothing short of challenging for employers and jobseekers alike. And while the news has been awash with stories about the negative impact Covid-19 has had on the empl...

​The topic of recruitment challenges within the social care arena has long been documented. And while over the last few months employers have, understandably, been focused on ensuring that front li...

​There’s no doubt that logistics has been on an interesting journey in the last few months. None of us could ever have predicted that a global pandemic would shut down operations across the country...

​Last weekend marked the NHS being in operation for 72 years. This spurred the public to come together to celebrate the anniversary and recognise the fantastic and important work that health and so...

​Within the last few weeks, the government has announced several developments to lockdown measures and the management of Covid-19. This includes relaxing of the two-metre social distancing rule, re...

​A positive that has emerged from the coronavirus pandemic is society’s new-found appreciation of public sector professionals. Over these last few months, we have all witnessed the value these work...

So you hired a sales person who can’t sell. Well, you’re not alone.​Let me guess at some scenarios that happened leading up to that bad hire.Their CV showed they’d worked for some respected competi...

Many employers work with multiple recruiters on each vacancy in the onerous belief that's the best way to recruit. ​That belief is often rooted in 1 or more of these reasons:It will keep recruiters...

There’s no doubt that every business has had a tough time over the last quarter. Covid-19 has disrupted our professional and personal lives in a way that no-one could have ever imagined. In logisti...

​In our last blog post we talked about why a career in health is so rewarding and in a similar vein, our focus this week is on healthcare skills and how they may evolve in the immediate future. The...

Like most industries across the country, engineering has felt the harsh impact of COVID-19. As the industry looks to bounce back from the worst effects of the pandemic, we’ve dedicated our blog thi...

As a result of COVID-19, the healthcare sector has been brought into the spotlight more than ever before, with the entire country standing up and applauding (quite literally) the work that they are...

How logistics companies are adapting to COVID-19 As a result of the spread of coronavirus, widespread economic uncertainty has affected almost every industry sector, and logistics is no exception....

WR Health: five inspiring stories ​While the current crisis has affected all of us in some way – nowhere is this more keenly felt than in care homes. While the coronavirus has brought more attentio...

At WR, we believe that communication is critical during the current crisis, and keeping people in the loop and engaging with audiences is critical. Therefore, we are doing our utmost to ensure that...

As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news cycle and impact the nation’s economy – the news of late has been full of doom and gloom. However, despite this, there has been a remarkable surge of supp...

With COVID-19 wreaking havoc on several industry sectors, many companies have severely scaled back recruitment, or simply stopped it altogether. However, while the pandemic has led to widespread di...

Here at WR, all of the professionals in our divisions are playing their role in helping against the fight against COVID-19. This week, we’ll look at the role of engineering in mitigating the effect...

How will the coronavirus affect logistics? As the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, widespread economic uncertainty has affected almost every industry sector – and professionals in...

Here at WR, our divisions look after some of the most valuable workers in times of crisis – and therefore, they must be able to care for their mental health in trying times. Whether you are at home...

International Woman’s Day: Is it time to look at your talent pool? Although we live in a society where gender equality is not only expected, but also legally required, females continue to be underr...

The importance of cultural fit is widely recognised. So, how can companies build this into their recruitment process?While the importance of cultural fit is widely accepted, it is something that ma...

WR Engineering, Candidate of the Year Award: A case study of success Our Candidate of the year 2019 was Jason Hall from Newbow AerospaceJason was nominated for "making a real impact from the day h...

​WR HVACR: What were the biggest trends of the 2010s?In HVACR, the 2010s have seen a lot of change. As we settle into a new decade, we decided to take a look back at the last 10 years, and ask our ...

​With roles in healthcare being relatively stagnant for some time, recent years has seen the rise of some new roles within the sector to bridge gaps, increase accessibility and reduce strain on NHS...

​In transport and logistics, the 2010s have seen a lot of change. As we settle into a new decade, we decided to take look back at the last 10 years, and ask our consultants about the biggest shifts...

​What were the biggest health and social care trends of the 2010s?In health and social care, the 2010s have seen a lot of change. As we settle into a new decade, we decided to take a look back at t...

At WR Logistics we love rewarding hard work and celebrating success! That why we decided to create the WR Candidate of the Year Awards. This years winner was Matt Francis from KTL Europe , we decid...

​What does IR35 mean for nurses?At WR Health, many of our nurses have been in touch with us to ask about the upcoming changes to the IR35 legislation and how they will affect the way they work. Her...

​The importance of employee satisfaction Employee satisfaction is a common buzzword these days, and something that many companies are directing resources in to. However, as an umbrella term, it is...

​How will the gas boiler ban affect access to talent in HVACR? In HVACR, skills shortages are a common topic of debate. In recent years, organisations have had increasing difficulty sourcing talent...

After a successful 2019, we’ve been celebrating Christmas at WR – with last week containing plenty of festive cheer, office decorations, company lunches, and of course – Christmas presents.Last Fri...

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What will Brexit mean for talent in logistics? While the effects of Brexit are being felt across the majority of industries, somewhere the UK’s exit from the EU could have a particularly acute eff...

How will F-gas regulations effect access to talent? ​In HVACR, the ongoing skills shortage is a well-known topic of discussion. Organisations have increasingly found it difficult to fill roles in r...

​Why’s it so great to work at White Recruitment?We’re always looking for enthusiastic, ambitious individuals to work at White Recruitment. While our mission is to help candidates and clients reach ...

​How to take control of your careerIf you’ve ever asked a child what they want to be when they grow up, you’ve probably heard all sorts of weird, wonderful, and sometimes entirely practical answers...

Brexit uncertainty sparks staggering rise in demand for customs experts​WR Logistics, one of the country’s foremost transport & logistics recruiters, has warned businesses and authorities to en...

How to network effectively​Effective networking is a must for those looking to boost awareness, meet new people and create new relationships and leads. In fact, according to a LinkedIn global surve...

Growing Need for Skills to Bridge the Retirement Cliff in EngineeringWR Engineering - one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing recruiters, has urged employers to address the growing sk...

We proud to have developed our business within the Refrigeration sector over the past 15 years so we are excited to share in the celebrations of World Refrigeration Day on 26th June. If it wasn't ...

​As any business owner would know, the end of their financial year is a pretty busy time, especially when it coincides with the festive period. Not only are you looking at maximising your results f...

​Everyone is aware of the lack of nurses joining the NMC register and the stress this is putting on the UK Care Home industry. Whether this is due to the withdrawal of nursing bursaries for student...