Recruitment: The Hidden Costs and How to Avoid Them
Recruitment – it's a necessary part of any organisation's journey. Whether you love it or hate i...
UK Living Wage Set to Rise in April: What You Need to Know
With April 2024 not too far in the distant future, there's an important change on the horizon for...
Revolutionising Recruitment in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
The construction sector is witnessing a standard shift with the advent of Modern Methods of Const...
Why the Real Living Wage Matters to Recruitment Agencies and UK Job Seekers
In our role as a recruitment consultancy, we bridge the gap between employers and job seekers, en...
Our Guide to Employee Retention in the UK
The UK job market is currently facing unprecedented challenges as the Great Resignation continue...
Thorn Baker Birmingham expand to new City Centre Office
Following the incredible success of our business in the West Midlands, we're thrilled to announc...
Galloping Towards a Weekend of Fun and Team Bonding at Bath Races and Spa
This weekend, the team at Thorn Baker were treated to a memorable getaway in Bath which included...
The Cleaning Survey 2023: The Results are In
Welcome to the results from our first cleaning survey. We will be aiming to conduct this survey a...
How to Beat the Labour Shortage and Secure Top Talent for Peak Season
Hiring the best staff during peak season can be a daunting task. With skills and labour shortage...
How to Ace Your Job Search During Peak Season
Are you currently looking for a job? With hundreds of job adverts out there, it can be hard to kn...
Skills Shortage: What Are Candidates Looking For In a Job? 2023 Update
Over the past year, we have discussed ways that a business could become more attractive to emplo...
Our Top 3 Quick Tips to Help You Ace Your Job Application
Applying for a job can be overwhelming at times – especially if you’re facing redundancy, feeling...
Will Additions to the SOL Be Enough to Plug the Skills Gap?
A recent Construction Skills Network (CSN) report has said that an extra 225,000 construction wo...
NMW and NLW Increase 2023: A Quick Read
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage will be increasing this April, offering worker...
Why Is Psychometric Testing So Important for Employers?
The new year, a new job trend truly kicked in, with applications 57%, up month on month and 32% ...
Labour Shortage: What Is the Going Construction Pay Rate?
Money is definitely a hot topic right now. Whether it’s salary, the value of the pound, or how mu...
Labour Shortage: What Is the Going Industrial Pay Rate?
Money is definitely a hot topic right now. Whether it’s salary, the value of the pound or how muc...
Labour Shortage What Is the Going Pay Rate?
Money is definitely a hot topic right now. Whether it’s salary, the value of the pound or how muc...
Labour Shortage: Our Top 3 Tips for Hiring During the Construction Peak Season
During peak season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the (potential) chaos. Do we have enough Trade...
Labour Shortage: Our Top 3 Tips for Hiring During the Peak Season
During peak season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the (potential) chaos. Do we have enough Engin...