IN THE SPOTLIGHT: RECRUITMENT & HR


A BIG YEAR FOR NEW MEMBER


A new member of Milton Keynes Chamber has had a busy few months – unveiling its new website and appearing at the world’s largest defence show. Recruitment experts MPI


went through a rebrand in 2018 and in October they revealed their new look website. The exciting development


comes on the back of the firm exhibiting at the DSEI Show in London which is recognised as a world-leading event that connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the global defence and security supply chain. Consultant Joe Brooks said: “Exhibiting at the DSEI Show proved very valuable for us, in terms of meeting existing clients, speaking to new clients about upcoming work and being able to network. “As a business, we hold


these kinds of events in high regard as it does help us stay visible. “Looking forward, 2020


looks to be a very successful year across the business. Various projects are set to kick off, meaning our orderbook is getting busier by the day. “We are delighted to have


become a member of the Milton Keynes Chamber and very much look forward to continuing to network and meet people across the Chamber, over the next 12 months and beyond.”


Visit: www.mpi.ltd.uk


HOW TO USE BENEFITS TO HIRE THE BEST STAFF


Concept Personnel has been sourcing the best candidates for the best jobs in the digital, creative and marketing sector for almost 20 years. In today’s skills short market, candidates often have several offers within a short space of time so having a decent benefits package can make your job offer the one the candidate can’t resist. According to a recent survey by


Glassdoor, around 60% of people say benefits and perks are one of their top considerations when deciding on a job. Concept Personnel managing


director Jo Carter (pictured, inset) said: “There are several low-cost ideas that can help you to peak an applicants’ interest, such as flexible working, enhanced or unlimited


holidays, employee discount schemes, learning opportunities and conference tickets. “Did you know that if you’re a


fellow member of Milton Keynes Chamber your employees get free access to AXA PPP Healthcare’s Health at Hand service? This gives them a 24/7 confidential telephone helpline, providing health information and support from a team of nurses, counsellors, midwives and pharmacists. They can also talk to a counsellor about how they’re feeling or ask a midwife about pregnancy. “There are many other things


‘THERE ARE MANY OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ENHANCE


you can do to enhance your company’s culture, such as free food and drinks, bring your dog to work days, team building events, summer barbecues, team sports, cycle to work schemes, adding a break out room with games tables etc. “When surveys


YOUR COMPANY’S CULTURE’


and statistics tell you 90% of millennials say they would prefer benefits over a pay


rise, you realise the importance of including benefits in your offer.”


Call: 07711 606989 Email: info@conceptpersonnel.com


RAISING A GLASS TO AN EXPANDING TEAM


A firm focus on family values is one of the key reasons Cook Investment Group, a leading specialist in medical recruitment, is enjoying unprecedented growth. These are exciting times for the


group, which has announced a major talent acquisition programme and a move to new offices at Clarendon House, Wymbush. National Locums and Locum


People, the group’s main agencies, are now complemented by teams specialising in specific sectors of medical recruitment, spurring a drive to recruit 40 more recruitment consultants. The group, in common with


Glenn (left) and David Cook, pictured outside the in-office pub 22 inbusiness DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020


other medical sector recruiters, has faced stark challenges in recent years, as the Government twice imposed caps on the amount NHS


hospitals can spend on temporary medical staff, and introduced a new tax system for locums. But its agencies overcame those challenges and are on track for record annual turnover and profits - hence the move to the new 10,000 sq ft offices which even has an in- house pub! Group director Glenn Cook said:


“We’ve always placed great store on providing our people with top- class working conditions and industry-leading remuneration packages. “We’re now launching a major


recruitment drive to bring our staffing up to 130, quadrupling the team over the past five years.”


Email: Liam.oakes@nationallocums.co.uk


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