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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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Social 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 ...

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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...

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...

National Apprenticeship Week 2024: Q&A

For National Apprenticeship Week, we are celebrating apprenticeships and the value, benefit, and opportunity that they provide for all.Apprenticeships are a great route into an industry of interes...

How To Manage Your Work-Life Balance When Working From Home

A recent Forbes survey showed that over 60% of respondents work remotely all or some of the time. With this being the new normal for most, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential.A hea...

From Uncertainty to Triumph Tracy Harris' Journey from Securing a Temporary to Permanent Role with WMTemps, delivered by Opus People Solutions

Tracy Harris, Service Deliver Manager, West Midlands Employers shares her story of how she started out in a temporary role and secured a permanent position.Having worked in Local Authorities f...

Q3 Recruitment Market Overview, by Lewis Goody

As Q3 draws to a close and we look to the New Year, we are seeing two key standouts in the recruitment market at this moment in time:Candidate availability increasingJob vacancies reducing sligh...

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Unlocking Potential: Understanding and Overcoming Employment Barriers for People with Disabilities

In the UK, 1 in 5 people have a disability, 80% of which have a hidden disability. This represents a significant portion of the population, yet people with disabilities continue to encounter chal...

One Year of WMTemps - What Has Been Achieved?

October 2023 marked one year since the first council went live with WMTemps powered by Opus People Solutions, so we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the past year and what has been achi...