COMPETITION WINNER TEMP OF THE QUARTER Apr – Jun 2016

COMPETITION WINNER TEMP OF THE QUARTER Apr – Jun 2016 Sasha Lindsay A fantastic second quarter for Gray & Associates temporaries..  Once again we received some fantastic recommendations this quarter with some extremely strong contenders. We would like to thank all our clients who have been nominating as we would not be able to run this...

EU Exit could lead to VAT reforms

This article from the Association of Recruitment Consultants reminds us that an EU exit has pros and cons.  Gray & Associates Recruitment Services supply staff to a range of non VAT registered organisations.  Until 2009, under the staff hire concession, we were able to apply VAT only to the agency margin element of the cost of a temporary worker.  Hence the workers’ pay element,...

TEMP OF THE QUARTER JAN – MAR 2016

TEMP OF THE QUARTER JAN – MAR 2016  SUE WALKER    What a fantastic start to 2016.  We received over 16 nominations in this quarter all of which were extremely strong contenders which made it even more difficult for us to choose a winner. We would like to thank all our clients who have been...

Preparing your CV?

As those of you who have registered with me will know I am always happy to provide advice and guidance on how best to present your CV. This Easter weekend is a time when people will eat too much chocolate, spend time with friends and family and perhaps undertake DIY.  It is also a time...

YES OR NO – SHOULD JOB SEEKERS PUT A PHOTO ON THEIR CV?

YES OR NO – SHOULD JOB SEEKERS PUT A PHOTO ON THEIR CV? To add a photo or not to add a photo? When applying for a role does the inclusion of a photograph on your CV have a positive or negative impact on your application…? The wider opinion is that unless you are applying...

WHAT TO ADVISE A LEVEL STUDENTS? UNIVERSITY OR WORK?

WHAT TO ADVISE A LEVEL STUDENTS? UNIVERSITY OR WORK? No one could fail to have seen at least some of the press articles highlighting the fact that many multinational companies seen as employers of choice for new graduates are now stating that degrees are not necessary. For example: Global publishing group Penguin Random House will...

Gray & Associates donate Christmas Card money to Duchenne Now

In our Christmas email we told you about a fantastic charity called Duchenne Now.   Every penny they collect is used to treat and run trials for those living with Duchenne.  Instead of sending Christmas cards we donated £200 in order to help them with their work. JUST GIVING: Thank you for your donation. We’re sending it...

Outstanding interview facilities and easy contact details

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM GRAY & ASSOCIATES RECRUITMENT SERVICES.   What an exciting year 2016 is promising to be. As many of you know, at the tail end of 2015, we at Gray & Associates began to restructure our services.  My team and I identified ways to streamline our operation to offer flexible interview opportunities...

  If you are currently recruiting casual staff within your organisation and paying them directly this article could be of interest to you. Gray & Associates Recruitment Services have been leading the recruitment field for over 21 years. As an independent agency it is our ability to adapt our service to meet the needs of...

And the Temp of the Quarter Award January to March 2015 goes to…

January to March 2015 TEMP OF THE QUARTER WINNER IS TSAHI CAMPBELL Rebecca Reiner (Chief of Staff to the Vice-Provost (International) Tsahi Campbell (Temp of the Quarter WINNER) Jas Manku (Administrative Secretary)  As always, we have received a number of nominations this quarter and it is always difficult for us to choose a winner. We would...

LUPC CONFERENCE

On 26th March Aron and Ross represented Gray & Associates at the London Universities Purchasing Consortiums annual event for their members.   Having been appointed as a preferred supplier for Administrative staff it was great to meet some of the new clients face to face. Here at Gray & Associates we have really enjoyed working...

MORE INTERVIEW TIPS

  MORE INTERVIEW TIPS – Nailing the job   When attending an interview candidates are given lots of advice on what to say, what they should wear, how their hair should look, eye contact and shiny shoes!  All good interview preparation BUT what about your nails.  Nails play an important role in how you look....

Project Manager Available immediately

Having completed a 9 month contract with a leading international retail operation this candidate is ready to undertake a new project.   His last role involved: Managing the implementation of EPOS and MHS upgrade solutions rolling out across the UK and Europe. Working to change and create processes, writing new policies and procedures to enable the client...

GRAY & ASSOCIATES SUPPORTING SHINE’S HEALTH BALLOON RACE

Thank you very much for your generous support in the Shine Health Balloon Race, aimed at raising the funds needed to support our health initiatives.   Today, people born with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus can expect to live longer than ever before but the most important asset for a fulfilled life is staying healthy –...

THE TEMP OF THE QUARTER AWARD: JAN – MAR 2015

THE TEMP OF THE QUARTER AWARD: JAN – MAR 2015 NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!   Here at Gray & Associates, our team of temps are central to our success as an agency. Under the award program, Clients can nominate a temporary worker that they feel has performed to a level that should be acknowledged. All...