NEWS & BLOGS.

Tom Nicols, our Divisional Manager for Logistics has written this article for LinkedIn to outline ways to progress forwards from redundancy. 

WR Logistics have been supporting Eastleigh College Logistics and Business Students with career aspirations in the Logistics industry. The collaborative partnership for the future of logistics career interest has been a great success.

What is financial well-being at work? We look at ways to support our team with their financial goals and aspirations.

Ahead of Remembrance week, we have collaborated with Carma to plant trees for every candidate we place to support service veterans gain meaningful employment through Nature-Based Therapy.

There is a scam targeting recruiters and recruitment companies across the UK, so we have created a quick guide to reporting and blocking a scam.

Recruitment has changed dramatically over the years. We now welcome a fresh wave of online recruitment and advanced searches. This brings new challenges and new opportunities. The advancement in technology…

Back in 2022 we shared some insight into how we think Covid-19 will impact care homes and change the skills needed in social care. With technology driving much of the developments…

​Hybrid and remote working roles are in high demand with the rise in the cost of living, and the new working model created due to the pandemic, there’s now a…

Leading recruiters in the industry have found a sharp decline in hiring between September and October, even more so in the lead into November. But, there’s an ideal opportunity why employers should keep hiring and push through new starters before Christmas.

The average recruitment process is 6 weeks from initial application to your first day, which leads us nicely to the Christmas holidays. This in turn means you’ll be returning from the holidays into your new job role, rather than being reminded of all the reasons why you were looking to leave in the first place.

It’s never been more important as it is now for Activities Coordinators in Care Homes to keep spirits high among their residence, which is no easy task especially in the…

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 forced us to embrace technology in…

​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…

Only 35% of UK adults budget their finances, showing there’s a clear lack of knowledge into how to handle and manage your own finances. Fortunately there is plenty of helpful information out there to get you back on track. Here’s our top suggestions of where to start;

There’s a challenging middle ground between the employer/employee responsibility for the cost of living increase, which brings to light the need for more support and guidance on what we can do to get through this. As an employer there’s something you can do today, to make a difference.

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…

With the cost of living once again reaching an all time high, not only the cost of travel but basic monthly expenses such as energy, water etc have also increased. This leaves the public in a lose lose situation, so who should be here to help? Our employers or our government?

Linkedin is an excellent place to showcase your skills and experience to other professionals in your field. This way, new opportunities come to you, even while you sleep! Your personal brand is very important which is why it’s essential to spend some time updating and utilising your linkedin profile.

It’s not uncommon for supermarkets within the UK to host donation collection points as you’re leaving the supermarket. But how many of us have made this a habit everytime we shop…

​White Recruitments recent survey, based on the article from PunchL!ne, we asked our audience over on linkedin ‘Would you go suited and booted to a job interview’. We were pleasantly surprised with…

Many business owners have had plenty of guidance from the Environmental Agency encouraging and establishing ways they can adapt the runnings of their business to be more sustainable and economical, especially with…

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…

Employers’ confidence has been knocked with the current market, unsure if and when they should be making their next hire. More and more business owners are leaning towards temp workers,…

Employee satisfaction is a common buzzword these days, and something that many companies are directing resources into. However, as an umbrella term, it is wide-ranging and influenced by a number…

Staffing has always been regulated within healthcare services under the CQC (Care Quality Commission) but guidance could be altered due to the current Covid19 pandemic. Care homes in particular are…

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…

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,…

​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…

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…

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…

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…

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, reopening of…

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 workers…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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 attention…

As a result of the spread of coronavirus, widespread economic uncertainty has affected almost every industry sector, and logistics is no exception. However, the virus has led to many companies…

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…

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…

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 disruption for…

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…

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 our divisions…

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…

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…

Our Candidate of the year 2019 was Jason Hall from Newbow Aerospace Jason was nominated for “making a real impact from the day he started” Marc, the Sales Manager at…

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…

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…

​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,…

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…

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…

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…

In HVACR, skills shortages are a common topic of debate. In recent years, organisations have had increasing difficulty sourcing talent, with a study from The Open University stating that 91%…

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…

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 effect is transport and logistics.…

In HVACR, the ongoing skills shortage is a well-known topic of discussion. Organisations have increasingly found it difficult to fill roles in recent years, with 91% of organisations in the UK struggling…

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, ambitious individuals to work at White Recruitment. While our mission is to help candidates and clients reach our full potential, we believe that this should…

If 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 – doctor,…

WR Logistics, one of the country’s foremost transport & logistics recruiters, has warned businesses and authorities to ensure skills shortages are addressed as uncertainty around a no deal Brexit continues.…

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 survey, almost 80 percent…

WR Engineering – one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing recruiters, has urged employers to address the growing skills gap in the sector, as record numbers of engineers prepare…

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…

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…

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…