| What is involved in your recruitment process? | Local newspaper, Graduate Link, University Careers Services |
| How does your organisation ensure a good work-life balance? | We ensure overtime is only ever undertaken when absolutely necessary and is not compulsory. |
| How are people inducted into your organisation? How long is the process? | New employees receive a tour around the office complex, an introduction to all departments and colleagues and an informative presentation on the company, its business and work ethos to prepare them for their first day of work. Depending on the role other external visits or training may be included. Thereafter the employee commences work and is mentored by a colleague until settled in the role. |
| How does the organisation embrace employees to make them feel part of the team? | We are an Investor in People company, we regularly appraise individuals and set them objectives relating to their team’s objectives which in turn relate to the aims of the business. We keep staff constantly informed of business developments and train them if required to embrace new opportunities. |
| What kind of training do you provide for new starters within the organisation? | Mainly on the job training although certain roles will require external training. |
| What benefits/rewards are offered by the organisation? | Benefits are largely dependent on the role. |
| What is the recruitment process for a graduate applying for work with your organisation and what core competencies do you look for? | Vacancies are advertised and applicants are asked to send in a CV and cover letter as this can portray more ‘personality’ than a standard application. Short listed candidates will be invited in for interview and a further shortlist will be drawn up. Candidates from this list will be invited in for a second interview which may include a presentation on a business-related topic advised of beforehand. |
