How long will this splurge last?
At the moment, there is continuous stories emulating that more and more warehouses and distribution centres are being built all over the country, especially in what is widely known as the ‘golden...
View ArticleHow to Retain Talent on a Fixed Term Contract?
Industry press is already reporting a shortage of skilled workers and managers to cope with the pending peak trading season. It would appear that a lack of prior planning is already leading to...
View ArticleWhere has the time gone?
7 months ago, I decided to make a change. I moved into Supply Chain and Logistics recruitment with the BJD Group. 7 months on and I will never look back. In my first 7 months with the company, there...
View ArticleDo Your Homework Before the Interview
We live in the information age, yet it is still surprising the amount of candidates that fail to do an adequate level of research on an organisation prior to interview. An interview is a two way...
View ArticleThe future is bright!
An on going issue for the Supply Chain and Logistics industry was the fact that it was very rare for a school leaver to enter the industry, this in my eyes is because there is no awareness of the...
View ArticleOnline Deliveries up 22%
According to reports from IMRG MetaPack online deliveries are up 22% on this time last year. This is both great news for retailers and the logistics industry. Of course the peaks don’t end there....
View ArticleChristmas Rollercoaster
Christmas, the busiest time of the year for many Logistics companies, especially parcel delivery companies. We have seen one particular company hit the headline in recent weeks, struggling with the...
View ArticleIs driving to an interview dangerous?
Sporadic driving seems to go hand in hand with interviews these days. After a discussion echoed around the office about reasons for candidates not being able to make their interviews, we came to...
View ArticleCV Blunders Could Cost You the Job
A potential employer will create a first impression of you from your CV. Ensuring that you have a great CV that reflects your ability to do the role in question is critical. It is equally critical...
View ArticleSave the pennies and you’ll notice the change
It has been in the news this week that Travis Perkins is planning on making a huge saving of up to £1m with their new solar panel system based at their regional distribution centre. The best way...
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