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November 28, 2020
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The Intricacies of the Document Controller by Darren Niman

By Cathy Bates | Workplace Advice and Tips
Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen!   Are you sitting comfortably? Then we shall begin… My good friend, and colleague in the employment world, Cathy, in her own inimitable way asked me recently to pen a...
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May 4, 2020
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Dont give up your job in a pandemic before you find a new one

By Cathy Bates | News
I’ve just had two people call me. They are both looking for work. They are both in work and have been for the past few years. One has resigned without a job to go to....
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April 23, 2020
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Bored Whilst Furloughed -Do This!

By Cathy Bates | News
Bored Bored Bored During our period at home in 2020 while we are on lock-down I see everyone on Facebook and  Instagram  saying how bored they are and everyone I speak to over the phone...
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March 3, 2020
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Cancelling Interviews

By admin | Career Advice and Tips, Interview Advice and Tips

Got an interview for that job you applied for but you didn’t think you would get selected for? Make sure you go. Do not cancel it! Today an applicant at Essential Personnel cancelled his interview…

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September 4, 2019
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From endless sheets of paper and calculations, now payroll is all digitised and cloud based

How has payroll changed? #NPW2019

By Cathy Bates | Accounts & Finance, HR & Payroll

From endless sheets of paper and calculations, now payroll is all digitised and cloud based.  Working in recruitment for over 25 years, our MD Cathy Bates has seen the digitisation of payroll processes and what…

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September 2, 2019
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National Payroll Week 2019: My Career in Payroll – Phillip from Allens

By Cathy Bates | Accounts & Finance, Career Advice and Tips, HR & Payroll

The first week of September is National Payroll Week.  Payroll teams are usually very much behind the scenes, and don’t always get the recognition they deserve for making sure we get paid correctly every week…

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August 2, 2019
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How do you answer competency style interview questions?

By Cathy Bates | Interview Advice and Tips

When many companies conduct their interviews, they’re looking to see if a candidate’s experience on a CV matches with the skills required for the job. You’ll be asked about your skills, and to give examples…

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May 2, 2019
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Spotlight on a Bright Spark: Laura Frost, Marketing Manager

By Cathy Bates | Career Advice and Tips, Marketing & Creative

Our Spotlight on a Bright Spark series gives an insight into how successful business-people from Stockport and South Manchester got to where they are today. Laura Frost shares how she has progressed in her career…

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April 17, 2019
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Spotlight on a Bright Spark: What do you want to be when you grow up?

By Cathy Bates | News | No Comments

As part of our Bright Sparks of Stockport video series, we’ve been asking local business people what they wanted to be when they were kids. So to see how times have or haven’t changed since…

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April 8, 2019
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By Cathy Bates | Accounts & Finance, Career Advice and Tips, Sales and Sales Support | No Comments

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March 25, 2019
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Spotlight on a Bright Spark: Dylan Moore, Aqua Design

By Cathy Bates | Career Advice and Tips, Marketing & Creative | No Comments

Our Spotlight on a Bright Spark series gives an insight into how successful business-people from Stockport and South Manchester got to where they are today. Dylan Moore shares why he took the risk on his…

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March 11, 2019
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Spotlight on a Bright Spark: Cathy Bates, MD of Essential Personnel

By Cathy Bates | Career Advice and Tips | No Comments

Our Spotlight on a Bright Spark series gives an insight into how successful business-people from Stockport and South Manchester got to where they are today. Our MD Cathy Bates shares how she went picking potatoes…

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February 26, 2019
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How is Brexit affecting jobs in Stockport & Greater Manchester

How is Brexit affecting jobs in Supply Chain?

By Cathy Bates | Job Search Advice and Tips, News, Procurement & Supply Chain

With continued uncertainty over exactly what will happen after Brexit, one department is being affected more than others – Supply Chain. Question marks over customs arrangements and trade tariffs mean that how to most efficiently…

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February 26, 2019
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Recruiting for Expeditor

3 Behaviours to Look for when Recruiting for an Expeditor

By Cathy Bates | Procurement & Supply Chain, Recruitment Tips and Advice

With Brexit likely to make delays in shipments and other complications in supply chain more common, we’ve found more and more companies are recruiting for Expeditors in Greater Manchester and Cheshire.  However, it’s not a…

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February 25, 2019
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Spotlight on a Bright Spark: Hayden Feeney, Head of HR in Energy Sector

By Cathy Bates | Career Advice and Tips, HR & Payroll | No Comments

Our Spotlight on a Bright Spark series gives an insight into how successful business-people from Stockport and South Manchester got to where they are today. Hayden Feeney shares how he got to a senior HR…

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February 11, 2019
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Spotlight on a Bright Spark: Brian Bradley, Partner at Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants

By Cathy Bates | Accounts & Finance, Career Advice and Tips | No Comments

Our Spotlight on a Bright Spark series gives an insight into how successful business-people from Stockport and South Manchester got to where they are today. Partner at Stockport accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, Brian Bradley, shares…

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February 5, 2019
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Payroll Recruitment Stockport

3 Things Companies Look For When Recruiting Payroll Staff

By Cathy Bates | Accounts & Finance, CV Advice and Tips, HR & Payroll

No matter how many staff a company has, every business needs someone to pay the wages. Whether that’s done in-house, or outsourced to a specialist provider, getting staff paid correctly and on-time is fundamental for…

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February 5, 2019
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Maintenance Engineering Recruitment Stockport South Manchester

3 Things to look for when recruiting Maintenance Engineers

By Cathy Bates | Engineering & Technical, Recruitment Tips and Advice

Maintenance Engineers are vital to keeping your production line running smoothly.  Some jobs help companies make money, while others save money – and maintenance engineers will save you money by avoiding costly breakdowns and delays. …

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January 28, 2019
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January 14, 2019
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Spotlight on a Bright Spark: Helen White, Director of Marketing Stockport

By Cathy Bates | Career Advice and Tips, Marketing & Creative

Our new Spotlight on a Bright Spark series gives an insight into how successful business-people from Stockport and South Manchester got to where they are today. We sat down with Helen White, who shares how…

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November 16, 2018
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3 Traits to look for in recruiting for a Finance Manager

By Cathy Bates | Accounts & Finance

A strong Finance Manager is vital to a successful business, keeping costs in check to ensure the business stays growing and stays profitable, and to maintain cash flow. However, getting it wrong can have an…

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November 16, 2018
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5 Do’s and Don’ts for recruiting a Project Manager

By Cathy Bates | Engineering & Technical

A good Project Manager will enable your business to deliver your products or services to customers profitability, and in a manner that will ensure you secure repeat business. But hire a bad one, and you’ll…

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November 16, 2018
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Recruiting temp to perm for engineering vacancies? Here’s what you need to consider:

By Cathy Bates | Engineering & Technical

When it comes to engineering vacancies, the cost of having machines running idle or having to turn away work because you don’t have the capacity can be huge as the value of goods for precision…

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November 6, 2018
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Useful Qualifications In Engineering

By Aimie Broadhurst | Career Advice and Tips, Engineering & Technical, Job Search Advice and Tips

A job in engineering can take many forms and can take you down a wide range of paths. Skills are in short supply too, so now is a great time to get into engineering. With…

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September 21, 2018
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The most powerful company benefit to attract accountancy staff

By Cathy Bates | Accounts & Finance, Recruitment Tips and Advice

Our Accounts & Finance Specialist Recruitment Consultant, Jacqui Francis-Lamont, shares her thoughts on the key to attracting top talent into accounts positions. I am working on a role at the moment where a client has…

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About 6 months ago

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About 6 months ago

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