Blogs

09.05.2017

Technology “transporting” logistics and warehousing to change

Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) are fast becoming the driving forces behind the UK’s supply chain and logistics industries, and are therefore transforming London’s vibrant warehouse sector.

04.05.2017

Tips for finding the best temporary workers in the logistics sector

Employing temporary workers within the warehousing and logistics sector can be a challenging project. Often, staff are needed at short notice, in a large volume and expected to hit the ground running in their new role immediately....

25.04.2017

New pension rules for warehouse, labouring and logistics

The Government has introduced new legislation to encourage more people to save for their retirement throughout their career, and this impacts every employee in the UK, even temporary or part time ones.

19.04.2017

How to hire the right employees for your construction business

The people you hire to work in your construction business can have a huge impact on the service you offer and the standards you meet. They can also significantly help you stand out from the competition; attracting them is vital and getting these decisions right is crucial....

10.04.2017

Women in the construction trades

The rise of women in the construction trades is something that has long been anticipated. By 2020 it is predicted that just over a quarter of the UK's construction workforce will be female.

03.04.2017

Construction industry manpower challenges and the implications of Brexit

The construction sector in the UK is one of the major drivers of our economic success. It doesn't just stop at the building site either; construction also reaches into such sectors as architecture and civil engineering - the foundations of a progressive civilisation.

27.03.2017

Top tips for onboarding temporary staff members

Most workplaces spend a large amount of time onboarding permanent staff, yet fail to consider the needs of temporary staff members. Temporary employees are those who may need more guidance when starting new roles, yet are often left to their own devices....

21.03.2017

How to keep a temporary team motivated

Extraman is a London based recruitment company with over 40 years experience supplying temporary labour across a number of industrial sectors....

14.03.2017

Why robots won't replace warehouse workers

Cybernetic technology is the source of many Science Fiction film plots, and periodically the idea of robots replacing humans in certain employment sectors hits the mainstream media....

14.02.2017

Millennial recruitment strategies

Millennials have got a bad reputation. They are unfairly judged as being lazy and entitled. However, they have mastered the art of working smarter not harder, and they are not afraid to think outside the box....

22.07.2016

Where will brexit take the Industrial Recruitment Sector by 2020?

Adrian Gregory, MD of Extraman, will be blogging his thoughts on the impact of the decision to leave the European Union shortly.

02.10.2015

10 Forklift Safety Tips

Operating forklifts should only be done by individuals who have been trained properly and contain a licence to operate the equipment.

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