We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded the first ‘Commitment to Apprenticeships 2020′ award by DBC Training. The DBC Apprenticeship Awards were held to showcase the diverse range of sectors engaged with apprenticeships and the success stories of those who have embraced them with enthusiasm. The ceremony took place on the 7th of February […]
We’re a FAST 50 Agency
At Orbital Recruitment, we’re delighted to announce that we have been listed on the prestigious ‘The Recruiters FAST 50’. After another successful year in challenging environments, we managed growth of 28.5%, despite a year of political and economic uncertainty – resulting in our official listing on the FAST 50. What is the FAST 50? The […]
Black Friday, Christmas and ‘Take back Thursday’ – Are you ready?
The countdown to the high season has officially begun. With Black Friday looming and Christmas on the horizon predictions by online retail analysts suggest this will be one of the busiest times for warehouses across the UK. With Black Friday to hit on November 29, 2019; hundreds of thousands of goods will be massively discounted, […]
Helping Employers gain Confidence in the Hiring Process
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics show a positive employment outlook. The latest figures show that UK unemployment dipped to 3.8%, while the estimated employment rate remained at a record 76.1% during the quarter of April to July 2019. The figures also show earnings excluding bonuses grew at an annual pace of […]
Skills Shortage – Can it be Solved?
The JobsOutlook survey reported that 34% of employers with the intention to expand their workforce through the recruitment of agency workers had expressed concerns over the availability of those with the necessary skills. At Orbital, we’ve got this covered. Relying on our existing pool of talent just doesn’t cut it, so we don’t. Consequently, it’s […]