The UK’s only recruitment agency review site has today revealed that three  in four British workers would have considered taking a pay cut or cutting down on their hours if their company was in financial difficulty during the recession.

New nationwide research conducted by the UK’s only recruitment agency review site had revealed that nearly  three in four workers would have taken pay cuts or worked less hours during the recession in a bid to save their company.

Www.HireScores.com polled 1,298 people to see how far people would have gone during the recession in order to keep hold of their jobs and save their company. Of those who would make a compromise, 63% said that they would have been willing to take a pay cut in order to save their company if the recession had affected the business financially.

Of those who said they would take a cut, one in five, 21% said that they would have taken a cut of up to 5% if it meant they could stay in their current employment. Half said that they would be willing to take a 2% decrease in their wages, with only one in ten people claiming they would allow a 10% decrease. Of the people that said they would take a pay cut, half said they would only do so if their boss were to take one too.

61% of those polled said that they would be willing to do more hours for no extra money in an attempt help out their employer. Four in five people who believed that this would help their company said that they thought it would eliminate the need for the employer to hire temps or extra staff to cover the workload.

The top things employees would have done to save their jobs and company during the recession are:

1. Take a pay cut – 63%
2. Work over time for no extra money – 61%
3. Work less hours – 52%
4. Go without annual bonus– 46%
5. Print less – 39%
6. Unpaid leave – 37%
7. Give up their company car – 35%
8. Give up their work phone– 33%

Of the 26% workers who said that they wouldn’t make an allowance in order to help their employer out, one in three, 34%, said that they didn’t care about the job that they had. Half, 49% said that they were unable to make any changes to their working hours or pay due to their living commitments, whilst 17% said that they didn’t like their boss enough.

Lisette Howlett, Managing Director of http://www.HireScores.com said;

“I think it is great that so many of those in employment are willing to make compromises in order to save their company, such as taking pay cuts, cutting down on hours and by taking unpaid holiday. This level of support should give many companies the confidence and ability to work their way through the recession.”

She continued;

“It is interesting to note how much more willing people became if their boss did something first, which says quite a bit about the importance of strong, authentic leadership during challenging times. Also interesting is the number of people who were not willing to make a change who stated that this was because they did not like their boss enough.”

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Link: http://www.HireScores.com

Gabrielle Lofthouse, 10 Yetis PR
Tel: 01452 348 211
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T: @Gabriella_PRowl

Note to Editors

About HireScores.com:

HireScores.com website is totally independent and not linked to a job board or recruiter which makes it ideally placed to provide such information
HireScores.com is committed to fair feedback with checks and balances in place to support this
Free to use for all with a strong and growing knowledge centre, Blog and Forum
Lisette has over 20 years industry experience with such firms as ICI,
Zeneca/AstraZeneca and Syngenta as well as local government and the public sector.

Adam Dungworth joins the Optimal Internet team as Account Manager of the Logic Melon division. Adam brings to the company more than 4 years of multi-posting experience in the recruitment market, having in the recent past, fulfilled both sales and support roles at Conkers.NET.

He has extensive knowledge in terms of the support required within the diverse nature of the multi-posting landscape and is also aware of the importance of effective account management.

The multi-posting environment is a fast paced, technologically challenging area with dependence on both job boards and software all operating in synchronisation. This is the key of success behind Logic Melon. Adam, having a flair for both sides of the business in terms of support and sales, means that he provides valuable input at all levels of the business.

Adam also brings with him extensive experience in dealing with some of the top and most. Successful Recruitment Agencies, with his understanding of their needs to streamline recruitment processes and implement solutions to measure their return on investment.

His ability to communicate with a client and provide them with a suitable resolution, means that we can approach every aspect of the multi-posting market with the confidence that we can deliver an all round recruitment process.

I am pleased Adam has joined the company. With the latest launch of Logic Melon, our new multi posting tool, we felt it essential to appoint a person with his combined sales and support skills. The strength of our service is truly backed with staff who hold experience in the specialists areas of the business and I look forward to the valuable

contribution Adam will make to the team!” commented Bruce Stander, Group Chief Executive of Optimal Internet.

In his spare time, Adam is a dedicated football fan, supporting his local team, Portsmouth FC.

He also likes to spend time in his local gym.

Call Adam today to find out more about the Logic Melon multi posting software on 0845 319 0010 or visit http://www.logicmelon.com

Contact:

Logic Melon

Optimal Internet Limited UK

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http://www.logicmelon.com

Accrington based Cummins Mellor Recruitment have been an Umbrella Body for the Criminal Records Bureau for 4 years now.

The company has just launched a faster, more efficient, even friendlier CRB service called ‘Personnelchecks.co.uk’ MD Richard Mellor explains;

“Personnel checks have invested in a new ‘disclosit’ facility which has reduced the turnaround time for CRB checks to between 3-14 days. We have always prided ourselves in providing an efficient service as applications are processed the day we receive them, but now with the online facility we can cut out frustrating postal delays. Our friendly staff are on call to help with any query and discretion is assured. Much of our business is through our web site www.personnelchecks.co.uk. We have invested in the technology; have the specially trained staff and the room to expand and create more jobs, we just need to let people know we are here.”

Greg Pope the local Hyndburn MP popped into the offices to hear all about the service and see how Cummins Mellor Recruitment have been successfully fighting through the credit crunch.

“Recruitment agencies act as the barometer for local employment. They are one of the first to witness the peaks and troughs in the market place.” said Greg Pope
Richard Mellor commented;

“The first 6 months of this year were incredibly tough but things have really picked up now and we are busy in every department and none more so than Personnel Checks.”

Personnel checks is an official registered umbrella body for the Criminal Records Bureau but not all umbrella bodies are committed to processing applications the day they are received. The advice is – be discerning in your choice of supplier.

Personnelchecks is a division of Cummins Mellor Recruitment; a leading independent recruitment group which incorporates a chef recruitment arm, with offices in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, which has been established for over 19 years. The group is totally committed to Best Practice and quality service provision and is proud to be an Investor in People.

For further information on the services of Cummins Mellor and ChefsJobsUK, visit http://www.cummins-mellor.co.uk/ and http://www.chefsjobsuk.co.uk

Golfers helped raise nearly £2,000 for charity during BAE Systems Submarine Solutions’ charity golf event.

Organised as part of the company’s Five Day Global Charity Challenge, it saw 60 employees and members of its supply chain play Ulverston Golf Club.

Perfect conditions contributed to a day of quality golf with Craig MacGranthin crowned the eventual winner. Craig also won the nearest to the pin competition.

Stuart Moscrop, from local company PKA, was the competition’s runner-up, and he also came second in the nearest to the pin. Colin Mahon hit the longest drive.

The day ended with a presentation in the clubhouse with prizes handed out by St Mary’s Hospice fundraising manager Zoe Guest.

In total £1,960.40 was raised, with £500 going to Sue Ryder Care, and the remainder to St Mary’s Hospice.

Every 18 months BAE Systems nominates a partner charity for its Charity Challenge, when over that time it commits to raising funds for a particular organisation. Its current partner is St Mary’s Hospice and already the company is well on the way to raising another substantial amount.

Recently it has:
• Donated £17,500 to 25 separate local charities via its Give As You Earn scheme in which employees give a percentage of their monthly earnings.
• Supported more than 200 charities in various projects and initiatives.
• Backed national campaigns, such as Wear it Pink Day and Red Nose Day, raising thousands of pounds in the process.
•  The annual Keswick to Barrow Walk is organised with the help of BAE Systems employees and in 2008 raised more than £200,000 for charity.
•  Organised other events including quiz nights, golf competitions, bingo evenings, bag-packing and much more. The Charity Challenge team is continually looking for new fundraising ideas.

For more information on the latest charity events go to http://www.worklifebarrow.co.uk

A member of BAE Systems Submarine Solutions’ Corporate Responsibility team has scooped a top award at a prestigious ceremony.

Paula Short won the Graduate category in the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Profiting Through Skills – Excellence in Cumbria Awards 2009.

The 25-year-old Communications Advisor was presented with her prize by millionaire investor, and former star of TV’s Dragons’ Den, Richard Farleigh at the Rheged Centre, near Penrith.

Paula, who has worked at the Barrow site for 18 months, saw off stiff competition from two other candidates to land the award.

She said: “It was a surprise even to make the shortlist, so to actually win it given the standard of the other nominations was really pleasing.”

The awards, which were held on 14 May, celebrated the success of individuals and businesses who invest their time, money and effort into learning and development, benefiting both themselves and Cumbria’s economy.

Paula, who went to Chetwynde School and Barrow Sixth Form College before completing a BA (hons) degree in Marketing Management at Manchester Metropolitan Business School, is continuing to learn on the job.

As well as studying for a Diploma at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, she has also secured a workplace mentorship from the former leader of the Barrow Labour party, Terry Waiting, who now works as a Consultant for BAE Systems Submarine Solutions. Paula said: “I’m now able to pass on these new skills to the wider community as part of my role in the Corporate Responsibility team. It presents me with the opportunity to visit schools and colleges to explain what BAE Systems does, and hopefully help attract some of them to the business in the future.”  She was nominated for the award by Joe Sides, BAE Systems Submarine Solutions’ Corporate Responsibility Manager.
He said: “Paula has a very determined attitude which has made a huge difference towards the team she works within.”