Leading Recruitment Agency in London: Industry News & Insights - October 2019

  • Head Down the BOO-zer with Work Colleagues This Halloween

    Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 by Top London PANo comments

    It probably hasn’t escaped your notice that Halloween this year was due to coincide with the extended Brexit date of October 31 st . As a leading London recruitment agency, Brexit has been much-talked about, and employers have been relying on temporary workers to see them through until things are more settled. While Brexit has been delayed for potentially three months, you might still want to ...

  • How to Work with a Recruitment Agency as an Employer

    Posted on Monday, October 28, 2019 by The Recruitment Agency of ChoiceNo comments

    Picking up the phone to a London recruitment agency is simple enough. You may strike it lucky and get what you need straight away. However, it’s worth taking time to think about which recruitment agency is best for you. For example, do you need a specialist PA recruitment agency or one that focuses on accounting professionals? Then you need to consider whether you’re looking to fill temporary ...

  • A Candidate’s Experience of Temping in London

    Posted on Friday, October 25, 2019 by The TempNo comments

    We’ve spoken to numerous would-be candidates looking for temp work in London and we’ve seen that they often feel daunted as they don’t know what to expect. But we’ve decided to give you on-the-ground insight into being a temp in London by chatting with Bailey, one of our temps who has made a career out of temping in office support roles in London. Can you give us a snapshot of what your temp work ...

  • How to Arrange Absence Cover for Your Staff - Both Planned and Last Minute

    Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 by The Workplace AdvisorNo comments

    As a top London temping recruitment agency, we’re no stranger to the desperate plea of businesses needing our help with absence cover. Staff absences can be both short and long term. They can be relatively planned (e.g. maternity leave or a sabbatical). And they can be sprung on an employer with little or no warning (e.g. sickness absence). The good news for employers is there are plenty of ...

  • The Best Rooftop Bars for After-work Drinks in London

    Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 by Top London PANo comments

    If you’re looking to make the last of the late afternoon sunshine before winter sets in, after-work drinks may be your only option. Plus, if you work in PA jobs in London, you may need to find somewhere with a view for your boss to take clients or want to unwind with colleagues. Luckily, London is awash with rooftop bars. As a London recruitment agency in the heart of the capital, here are our ...

  • What Makes a Successful PA?

    Posted on Friday, October 18, 2019 by Top London PANo comments

    We were having a chat with some of our leading PAs recently about what makes them successful. It was a fascinating discussion and those looking for PA jobs in London will benefit from the revelations. As a PA recruitment agency, we know that successful PAs often have common traits, but also it is frequently about the fit between the PA, executive, and organisation. Be flexible and adapt easily ...

  • The Best Cafes in London for Business Meetings

    Posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 by Top London PANo comments

    As a top London recruitment agency, we know that those working in PA jobs in London often find themselves in the no man’s land of low-key event planning. Your boss doesn’t fancy meeting the rest of the board in the office, but they don’t want to shell out for a sophisticated lunch. Or they want to make things more informal and relaxed, or simply want a change of scene. A café is perfect for this ...

  • How do I fast-track my career using temporary jobs in London?

    Posted on Monday, October 14, 2019 by The Career GuideNo comments

    There’s a secret about temping in London: it has the power to be the rocket fuel for your career. Whatever your reason for taking temp jobs in London, you can use the opportunities to fast-track your career and create the future you desire. So, how do you make the most of temp work in London so your career really benefits? Select the right London recruitment agency When it comes to temporary jobs ...

  • A Day in the Life of a City PA

    Posted on Friday, October 11, 2019 by Top London PANo comments

    When you work in PA jobs in London, each day may be very different, and it’s difficult to predict exactly what’s coming your way. But to give you an idea of what a day as a PA is like, we asked Caitlyn, a long-term PA who was placed through our PA recruitment agency, to keep a diary for a day. 6.30 am: The alarm goes. I’m a morning person so getting up is no problem for me. I jump into my gym ...

  • What Can You Earn As a Temp Office Support Worker in London?

    Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 by The TempNo comments

    We’ve seen a huge push towards more temporary jobs in London over recent months and have been looking at why this is . Given that many employers are relying on temp work in London at the moment, what are they expecting to pay? As someone temping in London, what can you expect to get paid in office support jobs? Your earning power The answer of course is…it varies. At our London recruitment ...