In today’s financial climate it’s not unusual for Talent Teams to use internal resource to source candidates directly. Where there is a good pool of local candidates this can be very successful, but it can be frustrating. Lisa Johnson from Jarvis Johnson discusses some challenges which might sound familiar! When sourcing directly there are two
Now that January is out of the way, I thought it would be a good time to share some reflections on 2024. On the surface the recruitment market is all doom and gloom but are there some green shoots appearing…? Across all sectors in the UK, the ONS reported in October, that the estimated number
Finding and retaining skilled professionals is a constant challenge in the UK Food Manufacturing industry, particularly for roles where skills are in high demand, such as Technical Management. Companies often have to contend with budget constraints and rising salary expectations. In our last blog we talked about The Crucial Role Of Salary Surveys. If your
Salary surveys are a useful tool for both employers and employees in the food manufacturing sector. These surveys provide valuable insights into salary trends specific to roles and can help organisations to attract and retain top talent. For job seekers and current employees, salary surveys offer critical information to negotiate fair starting salaries, prepare for
In our last article we talked about gearing up for September and how this time of year is like a ‘mini New Year’! We shared with you 4 tips about how to turn the ‘Summer Recruitment Slump’ into a strategic advantage and as promised, here’s the next 4 tips…. 1. Do You Need To Carry
As the summer draws to a close, many in the food manufacturing industry (companies and candidates alike) might have noticed a familiar slowdown in the recruitment market; a phenomenon we often refer to as the “summer slump.” There are less jobs being advertised, less candidates applying for jobs, delays in setting up interviews, gaining feedback
Do you struggle to recruit the right calibre of candidates when you have a Technical vacancy within your Food Manufacturing business? The Food Manufacturing industry is a very competitive arena for recruiting Technical professionals, particularly Technical Managers, so if your company wants to attract the best or if you struggle to get candidates to “say
We know that for a lot of Food Manufacturers, using their in-house talent acquisition team is often the preferred choice for recruitment projects. However for highly confidential roles or for those that prove trickier to fill, partnering with a recruitment agency can give you access to a wider pool of candidates. Here’s a few things
This month sees us reach a huge milestone for Jarvis Johnson as we celebrate our 25th birthday – our silver anniversary! The Food industry (and the Recruitment industry!) has changed immeasurably since 1999. A while ago, we invested in some external market research and the feedback about Jarvis Johnson was that we were seen as
Here’s a bit of a Team update from JJ HQ! Last month we welcomed a new member of the team; Alison Allsup has joined us as Recruitment Administrator as Carly Hyde has taken on the role of Recruitment Co-ordinator supporting the team with resourcing , setting up interviews and generally being invaluable! Melissa Teece, Recruitment
