It’s exciting times at our Hull offices – the streets outside have been turned into a major film set!
Bowlalley Lane has been transformed into a traditional Victorian street, as filming starts this week for the upcoming British blockbuster, The Personal Life of David Copperfield.
...Prestige – A Culture of Respect, Equality and Support
Whether you are looking for a job or in need of candidates, it pays to have the support of a recruitment firm that shares your values.
At Prestige, we always aim to do things the right way – it’s how we’ve built up the business. The way we work, the way we treat our clients and candidates, and the policies we enact are all underpinned by a clear culture and strong valu...
Keeping Workers Safe in the Heat
Following one of the coldest, wettest winters on record, we’ve just enjoyed an extended May heatwave with record temperatures of up to 29°C in some places!
As summer approaches and the numbers of seasonal and outdoor workers increase, we take a look at the risks, rules, rights and responsibilities related to keeping outdoor workers safe when the temperature rises.
...Prestige Recruitment Team Up for Hull 10K!
10 budding runners from Prestige Recruitment Specialists are busy gearing up for next month’s Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All Hull 10k.
...Pension Contributions and the Living Wage
The new financial year is approaching fast. This April, we’re seeing some big changes to the law with regards to both minimum wages and auto-enrollment pension contributions, that will impact on businesses across the UK.
In this post, we take a look at the changes, examining what’s happening, when the changes are coming in, and what your business needs to do to stay complian...
The Food Industry Recruitment Crisis
It’s no secret that the food and drink industry is facing real challenges when it comes to labour. In April 2017, the House of Commons EFRA (Environmental Food and Rural Affairs) Committee concluded that the agricultural and horticultural sectors are in danger of facing a real crisis unless urgent measures are taken to fill the gaps in the labour market supply.
In this post, we ex...
Is your business ready for GDPR?
In May 2018, new General Data Protection Regulations are coming into force that will change the way businesses have to look after personal data.
These regulations impact on every business that processes the personal data of EU citizens, and the UK government has confirmed we’ll be using the same guidelines after Brexit. Fail to comply with ...
Whatever your opinion on Brexit – there’s no doubt that it will mean huge changes for UK employers. This is especially true for those that currently employ large numbers of people from the EU and those that rely on seasonal workers.
With the negotiations now firmly underway, we’re starting to get some more clarity on the rights of EU citizens following Brexit. However,...
The gender pay gap has been in the news a lot recently. This month, data from 500 top UK businesses revealed that men were being paid an average of 15% more than women.
...The dust has settled on another budget – including a host of new measures designed to tackle the housing crisis, alongside welfare reforms, investment in the NHS and education, and the usual increases in duty on tobacco.
There were also a number of big changes that will impact on employers, taxpayers and jobseekers in the UK – including rises in the personal allowance, higher t...
