Although the UK is experiencing better driver numbers, this is not the case across Europe. Almost half of European countries are still experiencing shortages in lorry drivers with ¾ of those stating they are having severe shortages. A report produced in America by MIT Centre for Transport and Logistics found that improving driver efficiency by … Continued
We are proud at Axiom to say, that our youngest employee is 17 and our oldest 61, so we make sure we recruit based on the needs of the business and the available talent and relevant skills for the roles we have in the office. But clearly, this isn’t the case for many people who … Continued
There are many ways that recruitment can help maximise management effectiveness. Here are a few of the most important: Attract top talent. Recruitment can help attract the best and brightest candidates to your organisation. This is important because top talent can help you achieve your goals and objectives. Fill critical roles quickly. Recruitment can help you fill … Continued
Post Covid and the continuing shift to e-commerce, (supplier-to-consumer delivery model) Global warehousing space has exploded with projections of worldwide numbers of warehouses reaching 185,000 in 2025, rising from 167,000 in 2023. This global demand for space is being echoed in the UK but the exit from Europe has exacerbated the demand with many transport, … Continued
This is one of the biggest shake-ups of Civil Penalties since 2014 and could see fines of up to £60,000 for repeat offenders. Our team at Axiom follow strict guidelines and procedures to ensure we, our clients and candidates remain compliant on every job application. This legal update hasn’t just affected employers and recruiters, it … Continued
In an article published in Reuters last week, they reported there has been a significant increase in job searches on the jobs platform Indeed from non-EU countries, including Nigeria, India, Pakistan and South Africa, whereas searches from EU countries were about the same as post-Brexit sitting around 1.4%. Searches from non-EU countries had doubled … Continued
In today’s increasingly dangerous world, it is more important than ever for businesses to have security personnel in place to protect their employees, customers, and assets. Security personnel can deter crime, respond to incidents, and provide a sense of safety and security for everyone on site. The Different Types of Security Personnel There are many … Continued
AI and Tech are impacting all industries, but I thought it would be interesting to investigate some of the innovations that are impacting jobs in security, the skills needed to operate in this sector and how fast these changes are happening. The most recent valuation of the UK security industry currently sits at around £10.6b … Continued
The construction and property industry is facing a major skills shortage. This is due to several factors, including: The ageing workforce: The average age of construction workers in the UK is 45, and many are nearing retirement. The UK is expected to need an additional 225,000 construction workers by 2027 to meet existing construction demands. … Continued
But are we ready for the change, the Climate Change Committee are forecasting new job opportunities in the net zero economy could be as high as 725,000 jobs, with around 250,000 jobs already created as part of the transition, but this drops dramatically to only 125,000 if we aren’t ready and haven’t implemented the right … Continued