Could contracting within the healthcare sector be your next step? 12/12/2011
Posted by CBSbutler Ltd in Healthcare.Tags: AWR, candidates, employees, flexible workforce, retention, temporary employement
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The healthcare team here at CBSbutler speak to highly talented candidates on a daily basis, yet a common misconception we hear is that contract work is less secure, not to mention less lucrative than permanent employment. But is there really any truth to this?
With budget cuts rife, and the need for a flexible workforce, temporary employment is increasingly being looked at by organisations. And this is particularly the case for our clients within healthcare trusts who seek staff for specific project based assignments. For example, we are currently seeing increased demand for highly skilled clinical coding and quality assurance professionals.
So for those of you with the experience, what’s holding you back? We often hear people shying away from contract work because of the desire for continued employment and financial stability. Yet, candidates with niche skills sets can often secure work on a continuing basis for months, if not years. By completing temporary projects to high standards, and working with the right consultancy, you can remain in employment for substantial periods. What’s more, pay rates for contract work can often be very lucrative – more so than many permanent positions infact– and provide a degree of independence and flexibility.
Another aspect often overlooked when considering temporary employment, is the reality that candidates will receive many of the same rights afforded to permanent employees. With the Agency Workers Regulations now firmly in place, temporary employees are entitled the same rights regarding holiday pay, overtime and bonuses than their permanent counterparts.
There are many benefits to temporary or contract employment, perhaps those that have steered clear previously ought to consider this option before ruling it out completing. And for those of you in the healthcare sector, why not check out the latest positions we have on offer by visiting our site, or Facebook page.
Why commute when you don’t have to? 27/10/2011
Posted by CBSbutler Ltd in CBSbutler, jobs, Surrey.Tags: commuting, employees, jobs, retention
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Travelling to and from work can be a daunting experience that many dread every day. Worrying if the public transport will arrive on time, how many delays will there be and if you’ll be stuck next to the antisocial person with terrible loud music is the least of your problems. Thousands of people commute, with the average Briton commuting for 54 minutes every day according to the Office for National Statistics. But why do so many people feel the need to endure a terrible journey everyday just to work in London?
There is a common misbelief that in order to further your career it is essential to only consider jobs in the capital, regardless of how long the commute is. However job prospects outside of London can provide careers that are just as stimulating and rewarding. Having worked in the West End and commuting for nearly nine years I have recently hung up my commuting shoes to progress my career at CBSbutler in Redhill, Surrey.
Working outside cities can not only enhance careers but can also help achieve a greater work life balance. Working and living locally provides much more manageable and pleasant working hours and environments allowing for less time travelling and more time to be spent with friends and family. Working at CBSbutler has provided me with so many benefits that London cannot compete with. I am able to cycle to work in the morning yet still work at a leading agency that offers real career prospects. CBSbutler provides competitive salaries to London and has a strong working culture. I no longer work in the West End of London and spend over an hour travelling each way, but I have a great job with better opportunities close to home, allowing me to spend more time with my wife and new baby daughter.
So why not consider a career outside London? CBSbutler is a multi-award winning recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and technology fields throughout the UK and overseas. We have an enviable reputation for service excellence and a prestigious client base including many FTSE 100 companies. As a rapidly growing business we have opportunities for experienced recruitment consultants to join our successful team at our Redhill office. To find out more information about working at CBSbutler click here.
James Lewis – Business Manager ICT Division
Are you satisfied with your manager? 25/03/2011
Posted by CBSbutler Ltd in Engagement.Tags: employees, engagement, retention
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A recent headline about employees not respecting their managers caught my eye. The article discusses a survey of 2000 adults in the UK carried out by People 1st.
The survey showed that 36% of respondents felt their manager didn’t provide clear instructions and 23% simply disliked their manager. Another question revealed that almost half of respondents didn’t believe management did enough to develop their career, and almost a third thought their manager talked down to them.
At CBSbutler we work very hard to ensure all staff are not only motivated by management, but also rewarded and regularly spoken to about their progression through the business. In an often hectic industry like recruitment, it’s easy to get sidetracked by targets or the worry of getting a candidate placed in time for a client deadline. We know this all too well, but what we also appreciate is how valuable our staff are – after all without them the targets wouldn’t be met! (more…)
The importance of employer brand 23/12/2010
Posted by CBSbutler Ltd in CBSbutler, Employer brand, Employment, Engagement, Recruitment.Tags: candidates, employees, retention, training, welll-being
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I recently appeared in Recruitment International discussing the reasons why recruiters need to take a long hard look at their “people strategy”, if they want to recruit and retain high quality staff and be seen as employers of choice.
The image of recruitment as a career has improved over the last few years; however some parts of the industry are still perceived as high pressured, long hours and money orientated. For recruiters to overcome this negative image it essential for organisations to create an employer brand that cultivates a high performance culture that all employees can buy into. Employees who are enthusiastic and inspired will in turn create loyalty, aid attraction and improve retention. Recruitment is a people business, so obviously we either succeed or fail on the quality of our own people. (more…)
Valued employees 16/03/2010
Posted by CBSbutler Ltd in Employment.Tags: employees, recovery, retention, reward, training
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Hello from sunny Redhill. We’re all getting excited that spring is coming, aren’t you? Whilst sat here working, I read that according to a recent survey by PwC, a third of employees have considered leaving their jobs because they haven’t felt valued by their employers during the recession. This surprised me somewhat. (more…)
