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Flexible working, working patterns and the changing environment - Guest Article by Sandra Peers

09/12/2020

2020 has been a unique canvas which has changed the way both an organization and the employee adapt to the changing environment around us. What was at one point a straightforward, going to work and doing a certain working pattern,…

Nicknames - Guest Article by David Tetlow

13/01/2021

One of the reasons given for two high profile Advisers departing from the Prime Ministerâ€™s team last year is that they, allegedly, gave a demeaning nickname to his fiancee. As someone who habitually invents alternative names for colleagues, this…

Nicholas Associates Group Completes Board Realignment

01/02/2021

Leading Talent selection company Nicholas Associates Group has implemented a restructuring of its Board of Directors following the recent departure of the CEO. The move sees Lisa Gainsford, who joined the Rotherham-based company 5 years ago as Chief Executive…

Interview Tips for Apprentices

05/02/2021

You rarely get a second chance to make a good impression on a prospective employer, so at your interview, it is important that you get it right first time. We have put together some top tips on; Preparing yourself What…

CV Tips for Apprentices

05/02/2021

Writing your first CV can be a little tricky; you need to choose a format and style that best suits the career path you are hoping for. When applying for an apprenticeship, employers are looking for that person that shines…

10 reasons why apprenticeships make good business sense

05/02/2021

76% Companies say apprentices provide a higher level of productivity. 92% Employers with apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated, satisfied workforce. 83% Employers with apprentices rely on their apprenticeship programme to provide future skills. 59% Employers have…

Apprenticeship FAQs

05/02/2021

What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a job where you spend 80% of your working hours on workplace duties being guided by team colleagues who can share their experiences and knowledge with you, and the remaining 20% of your…

Three Leadership Change Trends for 2021 - Guest Article by Jennifer Bryan

24/02/2021

A number of people lately have been asking me what I think the trends in leadership and change are going forward, particularly considering the post and current pandemic environments. To answer this question, I feel whole-heartedly that many organisations…

27 Miles in 27 Days for Mind!

03/03/2021

Last year, before the Coronavirus pandemic took over our collective consciousness, Joanne Wilson (Marketing and Communications Manager, Nicholas Associates Group) contacted me to tell me all about a fantastic initiative. Our National Charity Partner, Mind, was launching a campaign for…

Women in Construction Industry Statistics

08/03/2021

Key Statistics on Women in Construction Women currently make up 14% of staff executive positions and 7% of line executives. Jobs held by women: 45% are in Sales & Office 31% are in Management 1.5% are in a Service…