Job hunting can be challenging, filled with many ups and downs. One of the most discouraging aspects is facing rejection. However, this is a natural part of the job search process, and if you can learn how to deal with rejection and use it as an opportunity for growth, it will ultimately help you in securing the right job.
Read more
International Women’s Day, serves as a global celebration of the achievements and contributions of women across various fields. One field where women have made significant progress in is STEM. Despite historical underrepresentation, women continue to break barriers - inspiring future generations and reshaping the landscape of these industries.
Read more
CK Group are proud to be sponsoring the two-day online Building Life Science Adventures conference hosted by One Nucleus, 12-13 March.
Read more
The current financial climate and world events have dramatically changed the world of recruitment, with candidates focusing more on having a good work-life balance, being more selective with their choices and prioritising benefits packages.
Read more
Our specialist recruitment consultants have a profound understanding of the Life Science, Chemicals, Clinical, Engineering and Technical industries, with the expertise to consistently meet your needs. Whether your requirements arise unexpectedly or are part of a planned project, our remarkable speed and flexibility ensure that you receive the necessary support, delivered promptly and within budget.
Read more
On the 20th January, we joined a webinar hosted by The Royal Society of Chemistry on future opportunities in chemistry and employment growth areas, alongside the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
As a member of INRALS (International Network of Recruitment Agencies in Life Sciences), CK Group proudly share our most recent Life Sciences Market Knowledge publication.
Business in the Community (BTIC) in partnership with the government is pleased to announce that the CK Group has signed up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) employees in the UK.
We hosted a webinar on the 14th October on how to work with a recruitment agency and why you should consider it.
On 6th April 2021, HMRC made changes to IR35 legislation meaning that the responsibility for contractor IR35 assessment shifted from the intermediary to the client. To help contractors and clients understand the changes to the legislation, we hosted a Q&A to answer the most frequently asked questions. Operations Director Liam O’Connell and Clinical Recruitment Manager […]
We are delighted to have been honoured with the KellyOCG Supplier Excellence Award for the fifth year. Each year, this award is presented to top-performing national and global suppliers that provide superior workforce solutions, and whose service, results and strategic partnerships have made a significant impact on the business. However, with most of our team […]
We hosted a webinar with the Royal Society of Chemistry last week themed ‘How to work with a recruitment agency’. The webinar has now been posted to RSC’s YouTube channel for you to rewatch and share with friends or colleagues who would like more information on how to work with a recruitment agency and the benefits […]
We are pleased to announce that CK Group has been honoured with the Supplier Excellence Award 2019 by KellyOCG for the fifth time. KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly Services, will host a virtual event to recognise the achievement in July. This year they will honour 25 of their top suppliers out of […]
Great news! Since March 2020, job hunters have seen a sharp decline in new jobs being listed globally. However, due to the recent lifting of some lockdown policies, job postings are now stabilising and beginning to rise again in the science sectors. This means that now could be the perfect time to search for a […]
Recruitment is a versatile career, valuing experience from a wide range of backgrounds. At CK Group, our recruitment consultants bring with them experience from sales and customer service, to roles within the industries we recruit for.
With a talent shortage in the STEM sector, retaining key people is vital. Here are some top tips that aren’t just about money or titles for you to think about with your staff retention:
By popular demand, we filmed our IR35 Information evening so that delegates could watch it back and those people who missed the event could watch it as well. Watch it here.