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Employee Wellbeing as a Retention Strategy: Beyond Perks to Genuine Support
Employee wellbeing has become more than a buzzword. It’s a vital factor in attracting, engaging, and most importantly, retaining top talent. At Pin Point Recruitment , we’ve seen first-hand how wellbeing directly impacts performance, job satisfaction, and staff retention. But true wellbeing goes beyond free coffee and yoga classes . It’s about building a culture where people feel valued, supported, and understood both personally and professionally. The Changing Definition of
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1 day ago2 min read


How to Avoid a Ghosting Candidate Nightmare 🎃 – Halloween Recruitment Tips
Halloween isn’t the only time to fear ghosts… in the recruitment world, a ghosting candidate can haunt your hiring process long after the interview ends. Nothing’s scarier than a top candidate disappearing without a trace right when you need them most! At Pin Point Recruitment , we’ve brewed up some spooktacular tips to help you avoid being left in the dark. 1. Cast a Clear Spell: Job Descriptions Matter Just like a haunted house with no map, candidates get lost when roles
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4 days ago2 min read


Food & FMCG Recruitment Insights - October 2025
As we head towards the end of the year, the UK’s food and FMCG sector is gearing up for the busy festive period. Finding and retaining the right talent remains a key challenge, as businesses balance seasonal demand, sustainability goals, digital innovation, and shifting consumer trends. This edition explores recruitment trends in the South East of England’s Food & FMCG sector—highlighting labour shortages, employer strategies, salary insights, and regional hiring dynamics ahe
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Oct 151 min read


Recruiting Gen Z : How Younger Talent Views Work Differently
At Pin Point Recruitment , we’ve seen firsthand how the newest generation entering the workforce — Generation Z — is changing the rules...
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Oct 82 min read


HGV Class 1 vs Class 2: What’s the Difference?
If you’re thinking about a career in professional driving, you’ve probably seen roles advertised for HGV Class 1 drivers and HGV Class 2...
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Oct 12 min read


Support Worker Jobs Near Me: What You Should Know
If you’ve been searching for support worker jobs near me , you’re probably curious about what the role involves and what to expect from...
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Sep 302 min read


The Role of Recruitment Agencies in Solving Engineering Skills Shortages
The UK engineering sector is facing a significant skills shortage. With large infrastructure projects, renewable energy initiatives, and...
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Sep 292 min read


The Art of Recruiting Passive Health & Social Care Professionals
Recruitment in health and social care has never been more challenging. With growing demand, staff shortages, and increased competition,...
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Sep 252 min read


Retention Strategies That Keep You the Employer of Choice — Even in Tough Markets
Attracting great talent is only half the battle — keeping them is where true competitive advantage lies. In challenging markets,...
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Sep 252 min read


Grounds Maintenance Insights
As we move toward the end of the year, this edition of Grounds Maintenance Insights takes a forward-looking approach—highlighting key...
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Sep 231 min read


How Workplace Culture Shapes Your Employer of Choice Status
To attract and retain the best talent to your organisation requires more than competitive compensation and benefits. Workplace culture...
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Sep 222 min read


How HR Leaders Can Build a Local Employer of Choice Strategy
In the modern talent market, being an employer of choice is no longer a “nice to have” — it's essential. High turnover, rising recruitment costs, and shifting employee expectations mean organisations that fail to differentiate risk losing both future hires and existing staff. This white paper presents a research-backed framework for HR leaders to design and implement a localised Employer of Choice strategy, drawing on recent findings from CIPD, Gartner, Great Place to Work®,
Pin Point Recruitment
Sep 181 min read


Automotive Industry Insights - Looking into 2026
As we move toward 2026, the automotive industry is entering a period of both challenge and opportunity. Skill shortages are creating...
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Sep 171 min read


The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring: Why Roles Are Becoming Less About Titles and More About Capabilities
Traditional hiring practices are being reshaped. Historically, employers have focused heavily on job titles, formal qualifications, and years of experience as the primary markers of a candidate’s suitability. However, the shift toward skills-based hiring is redefining the recruitment landscape—and for good reason. Why Skills-Based Hiring Is Gaining Momentum Evolving Workforce Needs Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, creating new industries and transforming exi
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Sep 162 min read


How to Attract Gen Z to Work in Health and Social Care
The health and social care sector is facing a growing workforce shortage. To secure its future, attracting Gen Z — the digital-savvy,...
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Sep 162 min read


What Skills Are in Demand in the Health & Social Care Sector? A Recruitment Agency’s Perspective
The health and social care sector is one of the most competitive talent markets today. With demand rising and staff shortages making...
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Sep 162 min read


Employer of Choice vs. Competitive Employer: What’s the Difference?
In the world of talent acquisition, organisations often strive to be seen as an Employer of Choice or as a Competitive Employer . While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they reflect two very different approaches to attracting and retaining talent. Understanding the distinction is essential for businesses looking to position themselves effectively in today’s candidate-driven market. At Pin Point Recruitment , we work closely with clients to refine their employe
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Sep 152 min read


Employer Value Proposition (EVP): Why It Is Critical and How to Develop One for Your Business
Today’s competitive talent landscape is fierce, organisations are recognising that salary and benefits alone are no longer sufficient to attract and retain high-calibre professionals. Candidates are increasingly discerning, seeking alignment between their personal values, career aspirations, and the culture of the organisations they choose to join. This is where a well-defined Employer Value Proposition (EVP) becomes indispensable. At Pin Point Recruitment , we have seen fir
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Sep 152 min read


Print & Packaging Insights - September 2025
The UK’s print & packaging sector is dynamic, innovative, and vital across industries—from food and FMCG to pharma and e-commerce. But...
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Sep 111 min read


UK Labour Market Snapshot - August 2025
The UK employment landscape is beginning to show cracks, with recent adjustments to National Insurance and the forthcoming Employee...
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Sep 31 min read
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