Appointments Personnel Recruitment

05/06/2026

From January 2027, the unfair dismissal qualifying period is expected to reduce from 2 years to 6 months.

Which means someone hired this summer could potentially gain unfair dismissal rights by January.

That changes onboarding completely.

The first 90 days are no longer just about welcome emails, logins, and introductions.

They’re now your most important period for setting expectations clearly, spotting performance concerns early, documenting issues properly, and supporting managers through difficult conversations.

Many businesses are not ready for this shift.

Our upcoming webinar will cover:

- What hiring managers should document early
- How probation processes need to evolve
- Common onboarding gaps employers are missing
- A practical framework for the first 90 days

Link in the comments to reserve your spot.

03/06/2026

Fewer than half of UK job ads now show a salary.

Adzuna's tracking has it falling faster than at any point in recent years, down from around two-thirds a decade ago. All while adverts that do show the money attract roughly 27% more applications, going by Reed.

We get why it happens. The fear is usually about keeping flexibility, or not tipping off competitors, or avoiding awkward conversations with the team.

But the bit that gets lost is a strong candidate seeing no salary doesn't think "how discreet." They think "not worth my afternoon," and they move on to the advert that tells them what it pays.

If the real reason for leaving it off is that you're not certain what the role should pay, that's a fair concern, and a fixable one.

Knowing the local market rate is half the battle, and it's exactly what our 2026 Salary Guide is built for: benchmarks across Manufacturing, Accountancy & Finance, Office Support, and more in Staffordshire and Cheshire.

Link in the comments to dowload your copy.

01/06/2026

Our 2026 Service Review is in and the feedback says more than we ever could.

Strong relationships, honest advice, recruitment that feels genuinely aligned to the business, not just the vacancy.

A huge thank you to every client who took the time to share their feedback with us. We don’t take that trust lightly.

If hiring is on your agenda this year, we’d love to have a conversation. Link is in the comments.

27/05/2026

Temp recruitment gets treated as the thing you do when someone's gone off sick or a role has suddenly emptied. Useful in a crisis, but not part of the plan.

That's one use for it. It isn't the only one, and for a lot of SMEs it isn't the most valuable one either.

Temporary hires work well when you need capacity for a defined piece of work, like a system implementation, a year-end push, or a maternity cover where the permanent role is already filled.

They work well when you're scaling a team and want to test demand before committing to another permanent headcount, or when you've got a role you're not quite sure about yet, and a three-month temp gives you the chance to see the shape of it before writing a final job spec.

They also work well when someone senior is on notice and you need continuity in the background while you run the permanent search properly, rather than rushing it.

Used deliberately, temp recruitment gives you flexibility that permanent hiring can't, as well as capacity when you need it, without the long-term commitment when you don't.

If you've got something on the horizon where the shape of the role isn't settled yet, or the workload is a lot but the headcount case isn't, it's worth a conversation before you default to a permanent brief.

25/05/2026

If you haven't had a proper look at our 2026 Salary Guide yet, now's a good time.

It covers current local salary benchmarks across Accountancy & Finance, Office Support, Manufacturing, HR, Marketing, Sales, etc. in Staffordshire and Cheshire.

Built from the roles we've actually filled and the offers we've seen land, so the numbers reflect what people are genuinely being paid and what's genuinely being accepted.

Useful if you're preparing for mid-year reviews, budgeting for a new role, or trying to work out whether a counter-offer is going to hold.

Download it via the link in the comments.

20/05/2026

Happy International HR Day.

Good HR is one of the most undervalued functions in a growing business. It's the difference between a team that holds together through pressure and one that quietly unravels.

If you're lucky enough to have someone in your business holding that function together, whether it's their full job or one of many hats they wear, today's a good day to tell them you've noticed.

19/05/2026

Job Opportunity - Part time Cleaner in a manufacturing environment!

*Must have cleaning experience*

Location - Hanley
Salary - £12.71ph
Hours - 5 hours a day Mon-Fri (flexible on times)

Please email your CV if you have cleaning experience and would be interested in this position!

[email protected]

19/05/2026

Job Opportunity - HR Assistant⭐

We are seeking a proactive and organised Part-Time HR Assistant to support the HR function within a busy and professional environment. This role will involve a mixture of HR administration, payroll support, recruitment coordination, and employee support activities.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate employee records, supporting recruitment processes, and helping to promote a positive and engaging workplace culture.

💥Permanent Position -Part Time (25hours a week)
💥Salary - DOE
💥Location - Stoke-On-Trent

Please send your updated CV to [email protected] if you would like more information about this opportunity.

13/05/2026

Sales Executive - JOB OPPORTUNITY! 💥

Location - Stoke-On-Trent
Salary - Up to £35,000 DOE

Are you someone who enjoys building relationships, working with customers, and developing new skills? This Sales Executive opportunity could be the perfect next step. You’ll be joining a friendly and dedicated team with a strong reputation and loyal customer base, where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

This role would suit someone with a passion for sales and organisation, who is eager to learn and grow within a thriving business. As a Sales Executive you’ll gain hands-on experience across sales, estimating, and administration—opening the door to long-term career progression.

Full Job Description here - https://www.appointmentspersonnel.co.uk/job-details/sales-executive-sales-administrator-in-sales-jobs-1438707

If you have Sales Experience and would be interested in this position, please email your updated CV to [email protected]

Thank you

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13/05/2026

📢 We have multiple finance opportunities available in Stoke-on-Trent!

We are currently recruiting for both temporary and permanent full-time positions, including:
• Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• Accounts Assistant

If you’re looking for your next opportunity — or know someone who may be interested — please send me a message. We’d love to help with your next career move!

[email protected]