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Online Resource to Help Ukrainian Refugees Find Work

2nd August 2022

Owned by Gi Group, leading and expanding Midlands recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, has launched a dedicated section on its website for Ukrainian refugees looking for employment in the UK. The 200-strong specialist recruiters, headquartered in Leicester and with 10 branches across the UK, has...

Let’s Talk: ADHD

28th July 2022

What is ADHD? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)”. This is a neurological or psychological disorder. There are 3 types of ADHD which are; Inattentive Type ADHD (likely to daydream) Hyperactive-Impulsive Type ADHD (likely to fidget) Combined Type ADHD (likely to do both) What doe...

Step up to Silver with its Support of the Armed Forces Covenant

21st July 2022

Leading Gi Group-owned Midlands recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, is renewing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant for another year as it steps up to Silver accreditation, thanks to its dedication to supporting ex-servicemen and women to find work. The business first signed the Armed F...

FIGHTING FOR THE STREETS

14th July 2022

GI GROUP TO SEND UP TO 60 CHILDREN FROM UNDERPRIVILEGED BACKGROUNDS TO EXPERIENCE THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Today, Gi Group are working closely with the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) and Youth Charter, to inspire the next generation to reach their dreams. As part of this e...

Eid al-Adha

7th July 2022

Eid Mubarak to all Muslim’s celebrating across the world! As we approach another important festival in the Muslim calendar referred to as ‘Eid al-Adha’ - I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you more about it.

In the Driving Seat with New Mobile Branch

23rd June 2022

Today’s challenging labour market requires real engagement with candidates and the Encore recruitment van with its team of consultants behind the driving wheel does just that. The specialist recruitment agency, owned by Gi Group and headquartered in Leicester city centre and employs more than 200...

Second new division in six months

23rd June 2022

Gi Group-owned Encore Personnel has taken on expert Engineering consultant Richard Glennan to head up its newest division. The latest opening follows the launch of a brand-new division for the business in January which specialises in attracting and retaining exceptional Maintenance Engineers. Ric...

Mental health support for HGV drivers the priority

26th May 2022

The number of HGV drivers on the road is at a record low and a major factor as to why is the long, lonely working conditions that have already left 27% of the workforce suffering from mental health issues. Specialist driving recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, which has 10 branches across the r...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

12th May 2022

The human brain is remarkably powerful. It helps us to think, to understand, to create new ideas and to shape the incredible work that we live in. But much like any other part of the body, it is also remarkably vulnerable and, without the proper care, it can get sick. And when this happens, most ...

Recruiters take on golf tournament in a bid to raise money for charity

10th May 2022

Directors and staff from Gi Group-owned recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, scored a hole-in-one at their first charity event of the year to support blind war veterans and young people with Diabetes. To raise money for its two chosen charities, the Blind Veterans UK and Juvenile Diabetes charit...

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