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Opus People Solutions Announces New Training Opportunities for Temporary Workers

​Opus People Solutions is excited to announce the launch of a new platform that will provide additional training opportunities for temporary workers.Converse, an e-learning platform providing onlin...

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Future Forward - Building a Sustainable Future Workforce for Local Government

​​​​​​Councils play a vital role in our communities, delivering over 800 essential services—from social work and environmental health to planning and trading standards. With such a diverse range of...

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Opus People Solutions and Social Work Supplier Agencies Join Forces to Bring Festive Joy to Care Leavers in Northamptonshire

​Opus People Solutions recently joined forces with Recruitment Agencies on our supply chain to donate a variety of festive gifts in support of the Mother Christmas Campaign, which aims to bring fe...

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Top 5 Job Hunting Tips for the New Year

​The end of the year often brings reflections and resolutions, especially when it comes to career goals. For many, January is seen as the ideal time to kick off a job search but waiting until then ...

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Q+A with Kim Sale

In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we spoke with Kim Sale, Marketing and Content Executive at Opus, part of Vertas Group.Here, Kim bravely opens up about her jour...

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Vertas Group’s Exec Experiences Initiative Raises Over £23,000 for Cancer Research UK

Vertas Group is proud to announce the success of its innovative social value initiative, Exec Experiences, which has raised over £23,000 (including gift aid) for Cancer Research UK (CRUK). This ini...

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Opus Teach Shortlisted for ‘Demonstrating High Standards in Recruitment’ at REC Awards

​We are delighted to share that Opus Teach has been shortlisted in the ‘Demonstrating High Standards in Recruitment’ category at this year’s Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) Awards! Thi...

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Vertas Group announces two category winners at East Midlands Chamber Business Awards

​The East Midlands Chamber Business Awards recently celebrated exceptional businesses, and Vertas Group proudly sponsored both the Derbyshire Education and Business Partnership Award and the Notti...

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Q3 Recruitment Market Outlook

​As we transition into Q3, three standout trends are shaping the recruitment market following the close of Q2.In our latest recruitment market outlook, we highlight the key insights from Q2, offer ...

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From Strategy to Impact: How Opus and Vertas Group are Championing Sustainability

​​We recently had a valuable discussion with Jazz Dhaliwal, Operations Manager at Opus, about sustainability - a key focus for us as a business and as part of Vertas Group. We explored our ongoing ...

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Vertas Group has been awarded Bronze on the Inclusive Employers Standard

​The Inclusive Employers Standard is a robust evidence-based inclusion accreditation run by Inclusive Employers. This process has helped us understand more about where we are in our inclusion journ...

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Q2 Recruitment Market Outlook

​Following the close of quarter one, we are seeing three key standouts in the recruitment market at this moment in time as we head into quarter two.Here, we discuss the key takeaways from quarter o...

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Navigating the Job Market After 50: Adapting Your CV

Whether you're embarking on a new chapter, seeking progression, or transitioning careers, navigating the job market after the age of 50 can be challenging for several reasons such as evolving indus...

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Moving For Your Mental Health

​Being active is important for our mental health. It can increase our energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost self-esteem. But so many of us struggle to get enough exercise. We know there are ...

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Q4 Recruitment Market Overview

​Following the close of quarter four and the start of the new financial year, we are seeing two key standouts in the recruitment market at this moment in time:Candidate availability increasingDecli...

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 - Selena's Story

To celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week this week, we asked colleagues if they would feel comfortable sharing their stories with us to help educate and encourage conversations around neurodive...

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Inspiring Inclusion – International Women's Day 2024: Q&A with Chloe, a Project Manager Working in Construction

International Women's Day is a global day held each year on the 8th of March to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also marks a call to action for ac...

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How a Temporary Job Can Turn into a Permanent Career: Stories From Cambridgeshire County Council’s Business Systems Team

​Whilst there’s no doubt that temporary work is great for flexibility, short term solutions and seasonal employment, its true potential is often overlooked. Despite its name, temporary work can be...

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Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Are Looking For in 2024

​In 2024, the job market continues to demand a mix of technical skills and soft skills.What are soft skills? Often referred to as "people skills" or "interpersonal skills," soft skills are the pers...

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