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Why Hiring Support Staff for a Manufacturing Site Is Nothing Like Hiring for an Office
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Why Hiring Support Staff for a Manufacturing Site Is Nothing Like Hiring for an Office

Whether it's accounts, customer service, purchasing, HR, or production admin — office and support staff in manufacturing environments face pressures that simply don't exist in a corporate office setting. Hiring them without understanding that world usually ends in an expensive mismatch.The Environment Changes Everything

Manufacturing and industrial businesses employ a wide range of office and support functions — finance and accounts, customer service, purchasing, HR, planning, sales support, logistics coordination, and production administration. On paper, many of these roles look identical to their counterparts in a corporate setting.

28/04/2026
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Temporary Warehouse Jobs: Flexibility and Growth for Job Seekers
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Temporary Warehouse Jobs: Flexibility and Growth for Job Seekers

Temporary warehouse work offers a variety of fantastic benefits for those looking for either short-term or long-term employment. Whether you're seeking something temporary to fill a career gap or looking for a way to get into the industry there's a variety of perks working within a warehouse offers that might suit what you're looking for.

07/10/2024
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6 Steps to Boost Your Employee Retention and Company Reputation
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6 Steps to Boost Your Employee Retention and Company Reputation

High turnover can hurt your business in more ways than one. It’s costly to replace staff, leaves gaps in work coverage, causes a loss of valuable knowledge, and can even dent your reputation. Holding on to your employees is vital, not just to keep things running smoothly but also to build a reputation as a desirable employer in your area. When your business is known for being a great workplace, you won’t be chasing after candidates – they’ll be coming to you.

19/09/2024
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Ethan's Work Experience Diary
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Ethan's Work Experience Diary

In July 2024, we welcomed Ethan to our Witham office for work experience. He joined various divisions to understand what it's like to work in an office setting. He spent significant time assisting with administrative tasks and supporting the consultants.

06/08/2024
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How to Deal with Workplace Stress, Otherwise Known as Burnout
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How to Deal with Workplace Stress, Otherwise Known as Burnout

It is likely that everyone will experience some form of burnout during their career, which can cause you to become unproductive. Catching the early signs of workplace stress and making adjustments can eliminate the problem before it gets out of hand. The rise in burnout among workers is leading to a new phenomenon of "quiet quitting," where the worker protects themselves from stress by limiting the amount of work they do. Here is a guide to help you combat burnout if you feel like you are suffering from this workplace issue.

16/07/2024
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Prime Appointments Newsletter - July 2024
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Prime Appointments Newsletter - July 2024

Welcome to Prime Appointments' bi-monthly newsletter, a place to learn more about the recruitment industry, hiring insights, tips for job hunters, changes to our business, current vacancies, and more! Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the button above. If you have a content suggestion for our next update, please comment below. We will aim to cover all topics in our next installment.

09/07/2024
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Prime Appointments hit £234,875 and Wins Fundraising Award
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Prime Appointments hit £234,875 and Wins Fundraising Award

Prime Appointments, a family-run recruitment agency in Witham, has recently been recognised for their exceptional fundraising efforts at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia Awards. This recognition is a wonderful way to acknowledge the company's dedication and drive to raise money and awareness for a cause that is close to the founder, Robyn Holme's, heart.

05/07/2024
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Golf Day 2024
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Golf Day 2024

Prime Appointments Raises £21,600 from Their Annual Golf Day

28/06/2024
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Prime Appointments Named One of the Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times
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Prime Appointments Named One of the Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times

We are excited to share that Prime Appointments has been recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Small Organisations, earning a spot on the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list! This list is compiled based on data collected anonymously from surveys conducted by WorkL nationwide. The final list includes over 500 organisations of varying sizes and industries.

14/06/2024
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Reflection on the London Marathon
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Reflection on the London Marathon

On Sunday, April 21st, four employees and friends from Prime Appointments participated in the 2024 London Marathon. They embarked on the 26.2-mile challenge with mixed emotions but had smiles on their faces.

14/05/2024
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