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The National Living Wage – One Year On

It is now over a year since the UK government introduced the National Living Wage. Despite fears that the new rules would place unmanageable cost pressures on SMEs, most businesses seem to be coping well under the new regime, which is testament to the […]

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Sourcing Last Minute Staff – Tips for Employers

Employers often need to take on new workers at short notice. This could be due to a sudden dropout, legitimate sickness or absence, an unexpected big job or simply the nature of your industry. At Frontline we work with a network of trusted suppliers […]

By |July 27th, 2017|Categories: People|Tags: |Comments Off on Sourcing Last Minute Staff – Tips for Employers

Running Checks on Employees – What You Need to Know

UK law requires employers to carry out checks on successful job candidates before they can begin work. But which checks are mandatory? What are you expected to do, and what’s off-limits?

DBS checks (formerly CRB checks)

If the job you’re offering involves working with children – […]

By |July 19th, 2017|Categories: Legislation|Tags: |Comments Off on Running Checks on Employees – What You Need to Know

The Modern Slavery Act – What You Need to Know

The Modern Slavery Act was introduced by the UK government in 2015 to stamp out cases of forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. The onus is now on businesses to eradicate these kinds of exploitation where they exist in the supply chain. So, […]

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The General Election – What’s Next?

Just three weeks on from the general election and the government is in turmoil. Uncertainty reigns, but with the experts here at Frontline on hand to look after your recruitment needs, there’s no need to worry unduly. Here, we consider what’s next for the […]

By |June 29th, 2017|Categories: Legislation|Tags: |Comments Off on The General Election – What’s Next?

Frontline clients triumph at charity fishing event

On Saturday 3 June Frontline Recruitment held a charity fishing event in Hemmington to raise money for Rainbow hospice for children and young people. The day raised over £200 for the hospice.

First place went to Daniel from John Sankey with Nick from JC Metalworks […]

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Are immigrants vital to the success of your company?

Free movement of workers across the EU is good for employers, employees and the UK economy- nearly every business owner agrees with this.

But with Brexit around the corner, there is a very real danger that UK business owners will be cut off from accessing […]

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What businesses should be looking for from the new government

With the General Election rapidly approaching, employers will be looking closely at each political party to examine who will give them the best deal on employment matters going forwards.

But what should businesses be calling for?

Certainty towards Brexit

Brexit is the biggest issue facing businesses […]

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Weymouth firm celebrates five years on the frontline of recruitment

A fast-growing Dorset recruitment business is celebrating five years in business by launching a new service and posting impressive growth.

Frontline Recruitment, which is based in the Basepoint Business Centre in Weymouth, has grown by 420% since it opened in 2012, and has ambitious growth […]

By |May 17th, 2017|Categories: Frontline Expansion|Tags: |Comments Off on Weymouth firm celebrates five years on the frontline of recruitment

National Living Wage – onus on Government to help businesses

There has been much noise about the raising of the Living Wage on 1 April. While trade unions understandably consider the move a triumph, business owners are genuinely worried that their businesses will struggle to meet the new pay threshold.

Here are the facts:

– If […]

By |April 18th, 2017|Categories: Legislation, People|Tags: , |Comments Off on National Living Wage – onus on Government to help businesses