The government levy introduced to encourage new apprenticeships needs a major overhaul because it doesn’t work, according to a leading recruiter. Lee Gamble, Managing Director of Berry Recruitment, said his business accumulates a sizeable fund each year that it is finding it difficult to spend. The Apprenticeship Levy – soon to be renamed the Growth...
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Berry Rec has revealed that well over half of its candidates come from referrals – which it puts down to accessibility and the quality of service. Berry Recruitment – based in Maidstone’s Pudding Lane – has a highly experienced team that covers multiple sectors, representing local clients and workers. It recruits across the industrial, commercial,...
Workers would prefer to earn less if they had guaranteed hours, a new major survey has discovered. And when considering a job, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) is the least important factor, along with benefits and perks. The study was carried out by Berry Recruitment, a national recruiter with branches across the country. It employs...
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One of the first major recruitment companies to offer apprenticeships has urged careers officers in schools to push youngsters towards the industry. Lee Gamble, Managing Director of Berry Recruitment, said taking on trainee consultants is difficult because young people are often unaware of the opportunities. Recruitment is well paid with swift career progression and yet...
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Christmas presents will go undelivered this year because of a major driver shortage. One of the leading national recruiters has warned that a ‘perfect storm’ of issues means there will be fewer ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ than the country needs. A combination of older drivers retiring, a shocking road network, long hours, poor pay and driving...
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