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...
Read moreFuture 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...
Read moreOpus 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...
Read moreTop 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 ...
Read moreInternational 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...
Read moreVertas 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...
Read moreOpus 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...
Read moreVertas 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...
Read moreFrom 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 ...
Read moreVertas 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...
Read moreQ2 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...
Read moreNavigating 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...
Read moreMental 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 ...
Read moreSocial Work Burnout: How to Spot the Signs of Stress and Prevent the Effects
Social work is an extremely rewarding job and social workers have the potential to make a lasting positive impact on people’s lives. However, it’s no secret that the unique challenges and demands ...
Read moreNeurodiversity 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...
Read moreInspiring 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...
Read moreHow 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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