Overcoming festive staffing challenges: A comprehensive solution for retail success
As the holiday season approached, a major nationwide retail chain faced a series of staffing challenges that threatened to impact its peak period performance.
The UK National Minimum Wage increase: April 2024
Bluestones Staffing is committed to ensuring our clients and candidates fully understand these imminent changes to minimum wage standards. Therefore, we’ve outlined exactly what the new minimum wage means in financially, which age groups are impacted, and key considerations for payroll budgeting and career planning.
Understanding pay between assignments for agency workers
As an agency worker, you are entitled to certain additional employment rights. One option your agency may offer is a permanent contract that guarantees pay between assignments when there is no work.
Meet the Team: Debbie McDermott
Following a busy but successful year for our team, we thought it was the perfect time to introduce our new Meet the Team feature.
We’re going to be introducing each of our brilliant team members, so you can learn a little about each of them and what they do in their roles. Who better to start with than our fabulous Managing Director, Debbie McDermott!
Bluestones Staffing is supporting Foodstock
Bluestones Staffing is supporting Foodstock, a community-led charity, that is tackling the pressing issue of poverty in local communities. Foodstock\’s dedicated volunteers exemplify the true spirit of community, making a significant impact by supporting over 400 households every week.
Strategies for retaining top talent
In today\’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become a crucial factor for businesses to succeed. While attracting talent is a challenge in itself, retaining the best employees is equally important. Companies that prioritise retaining their top talent reap numerous benefits, including increased productivity, reduced turnover costs, and a competitive edge.
Tips for conducting effective job interviews
Conducting a good interview is essential for hiring the right candidate. A good interview can help you evaluate a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Additionally, you can get an insight into their work ethic, problem-solving and communication skills and identify whether they’d be a good fit for your company\’s culture.
Bluestones Staffing receives GLAA licence
Bluestones Staffing is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority GLAA Licence.
The GLAA operates a licensing scheme to regulate the provision of workers for roles in the UK fresh produce sector – agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering and any associated processing and packaging.
The benefits of upskilling employees
The modern workplace is constantly evolving, making it essential for employers to stay on top of trends and new technologies. Investing in the upskilling of employees is one surefire way to keep ahead of the curve.
Vehicle route optimisation
Transport managers know all too well that wasted miles equals wasted money. Fuel prices have soared this past year and don’t show signs of significantly decreasing any time soon. Therefore, ensuring your transport operations are as efficient as possible has never been more essential.