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Families given food hampers to help during school holidays

Birmingham-based business The Education Network is supporting families in need across the city by providing food hampers to ensure children do not go hungry during the summer holidays.

Jul 23, 2025

Samantha Leleu appointed Chair of AELP Logistics and Transport Sector Forum

Samantha Leleu, Director at PDT Fleet Training and Pertemps South West, has been appointed Chair of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) Logistics and Transport Sector Forum.

Jul 21, 2025

Ghosting is top gripe for jobseekers

More than half of jobseekers say being ghosted by recruiters is the worst part of their work search. A recent survey by Pertemps Network Group, one of the UK’s largest recruitment firms, showed 51 per cent singled out when communication is suddenly dropped over a role with no explanation, as their top recruitment gripe.

Jul 17, 2025

Welcome to a new resource for all schools

The Pertemps Network Group and the University of Wolverhampton Business School have created this resource following joint work on a Levelling Up Project Report, presented in the House of Lords, focusing on how we can excite more young people UK careers.

Jul 1, 2025

Wellness checks will support a more neurodiverse workforce

Workers should have psychological fitness checks every six months to help support neurodivergent individuals in the workplace and prevent burnout.

Jun 30, 2025

“It’s our job to tell girls they can do it,” says teacher championing STEM for all

Schools play a vital role in tackling gender stereotypes in STEM subjects, and educators must actively support and encourage girls who show an interest in engineering and science.

Jun 25, 2025

Boxer Elise gets knockout support from recruiter

Up-and-coming GB Boxing star Elise Glynn now has extra support in her corner after recruiting a local employment specialist to bolster her training.

Jun 18, 2025

Recruitment partnerships needed to plug skills gap

Only by businesses, Government and education centres working together can we plug the skills gap that is threatening the economic growth of the UK.

Jun 17, 2025

Team Dave celebrates marathon success

Blind Dave Heeley and his three daughters, who were backed in their London Marathon effort by Pertemps, visited Meriden Hall to thank Lifetime President Tim Watts for his support – and to show off their finishers’ medals.

May 30, 2025

Nationwide HR webinar series kicks off with high-impact employment law update

Almost 350 HR professionals tuned in to the first session of the Pertemps HR webinar, reflecting strong demand for expert-led guidance on key workplace issues.

May 16, 2025