In the rapidly evolving life sciences industry, the demand for skilled talent is outpacing supply, creating a significant skills gap. Addressing this gap requires proactive measures and strategic long-term initiatives to ensure that life science organisations have access to the talent they need to be successful and grow. Here are some effective strategies for meeting the skills demand in the life sciences sector:
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In the ever evolving and highly specialised field of science attracting and retaining top talent is vital for the success and innovation of businesses, particularly in north-east England. Employers in our region must adopt strategic initiatives tailored to the unique demands of the scientific industry so we can maintain our status as a manufacturing powerhouse whilst increasing our presence as a centre for research and development in the sciences.
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Next week, our Associate Director Graeme Pallas, will be attending the Bionow Biofocus conference, taking place in Newcastle at The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix - 19 June 2024.
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We recently explored the benefits of employing contractors and how they can enhance flexibility and productivity in your business. In this article, we will go through the best practices for effectively managing contract workers to maximise their contribution to your business.
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The North East of England has a rich history of scientific innovation and technological advancement but it also faces unique challenges related to skills shortages in the science industry. With a growing demand for skilled workers in sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing, addressing this skills gap is essential for driving economic growth and prosperity in the region.
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On the 30th November we will be taking part in King College London's 'PhD and Research Staff: Job Hunting with Recruitment Agencies' event. Taking place at 12:30pm to 01:30pm, the event will be hosted online with a panel of experts in a discussion style format.
Last night we were at the REC Awards 2022. The REC Awards are exclusively for Recruitment & Employment Confederation members, where recruiters are celebrated across 20 categories dedicated to individuals and company-wide successes. We were proud to be shortlisted for 3 categories: Recruitment Team of the Year, Temporary Recruiter of the Year, and Newcomer of […]
Last week on LinkedIn, we asked whether you would apply for a role that advertised the salary in their job description as competitive rather than a direct salary range. 64% said that you would not apply.
This year we are delighted to say that we have three nominees shortlisted for the REC Awards. We have been shortlisted in three categories, Newcomer of the Year, Recruitment Team of the Year, and Temporary Recruiter of the Year. We caught up with our Clinical Contracts Recruitment Team to learn more about their experience at CK and to see how they felt about being shortlisted for the award.
CK Group is delighted to announce that they have joined the Talentmark Group, an international specialist and executive recruitment group for the life sciences industry.
This year we are delighted to say that we have three nominees shortlisted for the REC Awards. We have been shortlisted in three categories, Newcomer of the Year, Recruitment Team of the Year, and Temp Recruiter of the Year. To get to know our nominees a little better, we interviewed Jade Stirk who is nominated as Temporary Recruiter of the Year.
Karen Kangley has been shortlisted as "Newcomer of the Year" in this years REC Awards. We interview Karen to find out a little more about her....
We are delighted to be attending the 2022 RQA International QA Conference taking place 9th - 11th November 2022, set to be Europe’s largest Quality Assurance event for the industry.
We recently conducted a LinkedIn poll asking whether you felt comfortable in negotiating your salary, and 49% said they did not. The thought of negotiating your salary can be daunting and it is often difficult to know where to begin. To help bring confidence to such negotiations, here are our top tips for negotiating your salary.
This weekend we held a CK Team Event for all employees across our 3 offices. Gathering together at Kelham Island (the 35th coolest neighbourhood as voted by TimeOut), the team spent the day catching up, sharing presentations, eating good food and having fun!
Last week on LinkedIn, we asked what you thought the most important aspect of a benefits package was. 48% of respondents said that flexible working hours were the most important part of the package to them. The results left us wondering whether our workplace preferences had changed post-pandemic? A UK poll of 1000 workers conducted […]
We are absolutely delighted to announce that our recruiters have been shortlisted for the REC Awards 2022.
