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To work as a receptionist or within an administration role, is a fantastic way to open yourself up to the business world. The experience you gain, along with skill development is incredibly beneficial. In this post we highlight exactly why. We will also go into the...

Every year we tend to make the same New Year’s Resolutions, we also have a tendency to break these resolutions in as little as 4-6 weeks. So, there must be an easier way to see your 2020 goals through this year? A way in which you can stick to and achieve them!? We...

The generalised view of Christmas is overly optimistic. Realistically we're all just trying to Survive Christmas. I think that’s something we can almost all agree on. Can you think of a Christmas where the house was decorated immaculately? The dinner cooked to...

Secret Santa in the office can be a tricky thing to navigate safely. You want to buy something that the person will like, but you run the risk of pulling out a name of someone you don’t know all that well. Which can then open the question – what on earth do you buy...

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has donated so far! The involvement from local businesses has been overwhelming. We're so grateful for all your efforts.  We will be entering all those that donate into a prize draw to win a Christmas Hamper! If you...

What could be better than getting together with your friends and family this December to enjoy some festive Christmas events? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. After scouring the web to find all the best activities in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area. We...

This week we celebrated our lovely Chloe's 4 year work-aversary with us at TurnerFox. Celebrating Four Great Years! Chloe joined TurnerFox in 2015 as our Temporary Consultant and she has worked her way to become a Senior Consultant. Over...

Do you feel like your staff motivation drops every year over Christmas? December often sees a huge drop in productivity, in one study conducted by Peakon; staff members reported that they feel their productivity drops by 30-40% throughout December. So, it’s no...

TurnerFox is teaming up with the Salvation Army to donate as many sleeping bags as possible to the homeless this Christmas.  We’re calling on your help! We're asking for local business' in the Mansfield area to purchase a sleeping bag to help keep a homeless person...

Can Recruitment Agencies save you time and money? Recruitment is rife with interesting facts, that may shock you and change the way you approach employment in the future. These are facts we feel every business should know. Here is a quick and informative blog post...

What are the variable differences between those who seem buried under a mountain of stress, and those who are breezily happy? The place that everyone starts is very simple, and that is self-awareness. Once you understand and are aware of stress, its causes, and the...

We’ve compiled the 13 scariest jobs in the world to get you in the Halloween mood. If you have ever felt like your job with its 40-hour working weeks was scary enough, saddle in… because these jobs really take the spooky biscuit. The nights are drawing in and pumpkin...

Are you an Admin Assistant who has forgotten just how great it is to be an Admin Assistant? Don’t worry we’re all guilty of this from time to time, regardless of what it is that we do. So many positives live in our everyday routines, but they can get somewhat buried...

Quite often temporary job opportunities are forgotten when people begin looking for a new position, and what a great opportunity that can be. In most cases, working in a temporary job, whether that’s to fill a career gap, to suit your current lifestyle situation or...

So you’ve been at University for the last 4 years and it's time to find a job. Now all you’re looking forward to is getting back home where you can be waited on hand and foot, by your overly smothering parents and watch Netflix all...

With mental health in the workplace becoming increasingly common (1 in 4 people will experience mental health issues in their lifetime). Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to do as an employer.Recognising Mental Health In the Work...

For many people looking for a new job, it can be a very scary time.We totally get it! Being a local recruitment agency ourselves, we are used to seeing people that are nervous with taking their next step in finding a new job. It’s...

Almost all workers in the UK are entitled to be paid at least the National Minimum Wage - or the National Living Wage if you’re 25 or overThe National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour most workers in the UK are entitled to...

So you’re on the job search; maybe you’re looking for career progression or a complete change of career all together!How to Start Your Job Search Either way, beginning your job search can be a pretty daunting task! With so much choice...

There are several job interview types to be aware of. Believe it or not, not all interviews take place on a one-to-one, face-to-face basis. So, it’s worth taking a look at all of the different interview styles so you’re fully prepared for every...