So he has had is big red suitcase out again: here are some changes that may affect you for the new Tax year (which starts 6th April 2021) The National Living wage now applies to 23 and 24 year olds As of April 2021, the following will apply: National Living Wage People aged over 23 […]
IR35 – The phrase that now fills many recruiters and HR Managers with dread ! Clients have now even started requesting that we promise (declare in a written statement) that we will not suggest IR35 candidates to them due to changes in April 2021! I have a curious nature and do think its best to […]
22 March 2021 12:39 Have you heard of the Kickstart Scheme? “The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit” From <https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme> Employers get a £1200 grant towards the persons set up costs (IT equipment, software, and license etc) and any training AND the […]
I recently got to experience life from the other side of the table : I had put on my HR hat and set about recruiting for our team. Our resources were stretched to the max and yet I had put off the task as I didn’t have faith that I had the time or ability […]
Many years ago in a galaxy far far away ……..(well actually in a little office with wonky floor, above a sandwich shop in Carmarthen)…. Two people sat pondering. … Ben , Lisa and the team were then working under the name “Staffline Wales” however change was afoot…. Our recruitment style at the time was very […]
In word! (if for us) Your name, contact details & social media profiles A profile about you; an introduction; think of it in terms of how a friend/ professional/ ex employer would describe you. Your key skills List your current job first and then go backwards in chronological order List your education Add some interesting […]
Research, research, research Practice your route / make sure your PC is ready for Zooming Polish your interview answers Prepare your own questions Get your outfit sorted All the extras On the day Relax
Sunny are proud to be partnering with Stump Up For Trees, a brilliant initiative working towards planting a million native trees in Wales! Every time we get a candidate a new job* we will plant a tree and pay for the ongoing maintenance and care for it over the next 12 years. See below for […]
A Sunny candidate journey Maybe you will hear about us from a friend? Or see us on social media Maybe you will apply to a vacancy we are advertising? Perhaps we may contact you out of the blue with regards to a role we are looking to fill? From that point on, we will then; […]
So what exactly is the magic and how does it happen? Initial vacancy discussion Is it part time or full time. Is it short term or long term Rates and Terms Of business agreed (if you are a new customer – get that awkward bit out of the way) Person specification, salary and Job description […]