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Is it possible to build a good construction workforce quickly and cheaply?
Imagine waking up one morning to find that every single role on your site has been filled overnight by a worker with the relevant skills…
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Trade Pay Rates in 2022: Too low, or just laughable?
Everyone wants value for money. Whether you’re buying a house, a car, or even going out for a meal, value for money is always a…
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CVs in Construction: Do they still matter?
You may be tempted to dismiss CVs as unnecessary within the construction industry. Perhaps you already have. When construction workers are defined by their practical…
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High Staff Turnover: Why is it Damaging the Construction Industry?
Forming a good team is essential to ensure a profitable construction company. Yet many agencies see construction workers as a means to an end, rather…
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HM Government on tax avoidance – don’t get caught out!
HMRC have released a useful article about tax avoidance for workers to make sure that they are not involved in tax avoidance schemes. We strongly…
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How can I find the right construction recruitment agency in Cardiff and South Wales?
Finding a construction recruitment agency you can trust is key. But when you start looking for recruitment agencies in South Wales, it can feel overwhelming….
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IR35 Explained for Construction
Legislation changes can create headaches for our clients, and we know that it’s not always easy to unpick how each piece of legislation will affect…
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CIS – Construction industry VAT reverse charge
What is the VAT reverse charge? The reverse charge is a way of accounting for VAT where the end-customer accounts for VAT and the supplier…
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Paperless Office – Pier offers advice on going digital
The news in 2019 has been filled with concerns about plastic waste and how we can combat single use plastics. But did you know that…
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Recruitment for Life
Our Managing Director Paul celebrates (or commiserates!) 25 years in the recruitment industry this year, and has been reflecting on some notable changes in the…
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Credit Crunch – Is your company creditworthy?
When I was browsing the construction headlines this morning I was struck by something. Four of the stories on a single news page referenced folded…
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