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What makes gap employees happy at work? The 21st - 27th September 2020 is International Week of Happiness at Work, a campaign highlighting the importance of employee happiness and why it should be a top priority in all companies. We couldn't agree more so to celebrate, we asked our team what make...

Useful COVID-19 resources for workers and candidates Our consultants are recruiting remotely and looking for candidates to fill positions in industries including manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, HR and finance, business support, sales and marketing. There are a few different ways you ca...

Useful resources for employers during COVID-19 Despite the current circumstances, we are still fully operational across the UK so if you need support recruiting new staff (temporary or permanent) please phone or email your local gap professional team and we can help. gap personnel group also spec...

How we are supporting you through COVID-19 Our number one priority from the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been everybody’s safety. That’s our clients, and candidates and employees. Here’s what steps we’ve taken and how we’ve been adapting to the situation: Rolled out remote recruiting acros...

Acing your job interview The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we recruit and how you find work. Gone are the days (for now, at least) of coming into branch for your interview. Now we’ll conduct it virtually; meeting and assessing your suitability, often for the first time, via video call....

COVID-19 employment law webinar with Aaron & Partners gap personnel group recently hosted two live webinars with law firm Aaron & Partners to help businesses across the UK gain clarity on COVID-19 employment law. Around 200 people joined us live, and we answered questions on topics including: Fur...

All changes are from 1st April 2020 National Living Wage (NLW) is the minimum hourly wage that employers must legally pay to workers aged 25 and above. From Wednesday 1st April 2020, the NLW increased by 6.2% - the biggest percentage increase ever. The hourly rate rose from £8.21 to £8.72 which m...

Recruitment company gap personnel group has been named as one of The Sunday Times' Top 100 Best Mid Companies to Work For 2020. The list, which is based on survey responses from the company's own team, ranked gap personnel as the 69th Best Mid Company to Work For in the UK and the 51st Best Compa...

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we've filmed a short video series starring our some of gap personnel group's own apprentice's talking about their journeys, what they've learned and what advice they'd give to others considering the same route. #LookBeyond #NAW2020 ​ ​ Subscribe to our Y...

With 50% of workers planning to look for a new job in 2020, finding and securing a role that suits your personality and skillset can be extremely competitive. Here’s some tips on how to identify the companies you want to work for, the people you want to work with, and the career paths you want to...