Next week, our Chemicals Manager, Emily Mills, and Associate Director, Victoria Walker, are attending the Chemical Reactions: UK Chemicals Conference, taking place at Hyatt Regency Manchester on 24 September.
Efficient recruitment processes are crucial for attracting top talent quickly and effectively. Streamlining your recruitment pipeline not only reduces time-to-hire but also improves the candidate experience and overall hiring success.
The Life Sciences sector in the UK has long been known for its resilience and innovation, however over the last few years it has faced an unusual trend – a noticeable slowdown in hiring. Companies in this sector typically thrive on cutting-edge research, drug development, and technological advancements – an industry that has consistently attracted top talent and investment. This unexpected trend has therefore sparked concerns and questions about what is driving this change.
CK Group are proud to be exhibiting and speaking at BioForward 2024 hosted by OBN, 24 September.
Our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Amy Lloyd, will be visiting our hub in Boston for Biotech Week, taking place at the Hynes Convention and Exhibition Center from the 23 to 26 September.
For many people, navigating the job search process can be challenging and demotivating if you feel you are not making as much progress as you would like. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to start your career or an experienced professional seeking a new opportunity, maintaining motivation throughout this process is essential.
Job hunting can be a rollercoaster of emotions. The process of searching for a new job opportunity can often lead to feelings of stress, self-doubt, and anxiety. It's entirely normal to experience these emotions during such a significant phase of life, but it's crucial not to let them overwhelm you.
Finding the right talent or the perfect job opportunity can be an arduous task. This is where specialist recruitment agencies step in, offering countless advantages to both job seekers and employers. As a specialist recruiter for the Life Science, Clinical Research and Chemicals sectors, CK Group are focussed on connecting skilled professionals with companies seeking specific expertise, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing the overall recruitment experience for both parties.
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s an important time for CK Group to look back on the milestones, achievements and growth that have marked this year. Through challenges and successes, we have navigated our way through these difficult economic conditions, and still helped to place many candidates in exciting and innovative roles within various global and successful companies.
opment regardless of their backgrounds. This means implementing policies and practices that eliminate biases and barriers, ensuring that everyone has an equal chance to thrive based purely on their abilities.
We’re excited to announce that once again CK Group have sponsored the RSC Pay and Reward survey.
In recent years, the traditional concept of a 9 to 5 office job has undergone a significant transformation. With technology advancements and shifting work cultures, the idea of flexible working has gained considerable traction in modern employment.
Jonathan Hart-Smith, CK Group’s Chief Executive Officer, attended this year’s PIPA Conference alongside members of our Clinical Recruitment team. We were proud to be one of the speakers at the conference, and Jonathan gave a talk focussing on ‘Difficult Discussions at Work’. Read an overview of Jonathan’s talk here.
Feedback is a crucial component for personal and professional development. While positive feedback can boost morale, constructive criticism plays an equally vital role in growth and improvement. Instead of viewing criticism as a setback, choose to see it as a way to contribute to a more resilient and prosperous professional journey.
LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for job seekers to network, research companies and showcase their skills and experience. By connecting with other people in your network you can drastically enhance your career prospects; it is a valuable tool for personal branding and career development in the digital age.
People can be the most important assets to a successful business, and by putting in place measures that give everyone a fair chance we increase the odds of finding the perfect fit for an organisation.
Russell Oakley, our Head of Business Development, attended the SkillsForward 2023 Conference on the 31st of October. While there at the Discovery Park, he covered which trends we are seeing in the current STEM job market in the UK.
