http://www.skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue delivers local knowledge and nationwide recruitment solutions for Construction, Rail, Highways, Utilities, FM and Business Solutions Services. http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=61 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=61 Not content with orchestrating SkyBlue’s Clear Assured Status and steering the business through the Equality Assured Surveillance Audit, SkyBlue’s Inclusion Manager, Dave Massingham has been busy influencing Ministers at the House of Commons regarding low paid work and ‘in work poverty’. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=60 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=60 Our very own Mick Downing (SkyBlue's Rail Welding Manager) Chairs the Institute of Rail Welding Seminar. Guests included Gil Howarth (CE of National Skills Academy for Rail Engineering, NSARE); Roger Griffiths & Sean Heslop of Network Rail & Tamas Sandor of ESAB. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=58 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=58 • Scheme includes job subsidies and apprenticeships • 500,000 unemployed youngsters included over three years • Cuts in family tax credits will pay for scheme, says Labour Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=57 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=57 SkyBlue’s very own Richard Toy has been featured as the cover story for the latest edition of the Recruiter Magazine. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=56 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=56 At present, within SkyBlue’s recruitment process, our Health Questionnaire is undertaken at registration/interview stage and after a job offer has been made, however, the issue we will encounter is for those candidates who wish to register for future work opportunities and are not offered a position immediately. Under the new Equality legislation it states that no Health Questionnaire should be conducted until after a job offer is made Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=55 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=55 Award winning recruitment firm SkyBlue hit another major landmark in the recruitment industry, by becoming the first recruitment company to achieve the ‘Proud to Be Clear Assured’ status. SkyBlue, (part of Carillion plc) has become the first ever recruitment business to achieve the ‘Clear Assured’ Status; a mark awarded in recognition of an organisation’s commitment to include disabled people within the workplace through assessment and development of recruitment practice. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=54 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=54 We asked: Does your job give you satisfaction? Our poll results found that 76.47% of the public suggested that their job does not give them satisfaction, a remainder of 23.53% of the public suggest the opposite, that their job gives them satisfaction. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=53 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=53 Economic growth is slowing while inflationary pressures are also subsiding, according to the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). Released last week, the PMI Output Index showed a significant reduction between April and May. As GDP growth tends to move in line with this measure, Markit (who produce the index) reported that this decline indicated that the economy "could struggle to expand by more than 0.3% in the second quarter." Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=52 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=52 The Glenigan Index for April fell by 21% on a year ago, despite an improvement from the moribund levels of the winter. An increase in the underlying value of project starts over March and April took the index to levels not seen since July. Thu, 19 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=51 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=51 SkyBlue one of the UK’s top national recruitment firms has been named Large Agency of the Year in a recent awards ceremony. The Recruitment Awards for Excellence are given annually to recruitment firms that offer the very best by way of quality, professionalism and creativity in the staffing sector. Wed, 18 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=50 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=50 Carillion and Morgan Sindall’s joint venture on the A1 Dishforth to Barton project has recently been awarded the ‘Best Large Project’ as part of the internal Morgan Sindall ‘All star Awards’. Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=49 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=49 Last week, it was revealed that the economy has avoided tipping back into recession. GDP rose by 0.5% over the first three months of 2011 following a symmetrical fall in the previous quarter. Tue, 03 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=48 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=48 SkyBlue have been shortlisted successfully for the Recruitment Consultant Industry Awards 2011 for the 'Best Large Recruitment Business' Award. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=47 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=47 Construction recruitment firm SkyBlue has been short listed for the Recruiter Awards for excellence 2011. SkyBlue are up for the ‘Best Agency of the Year’ award. After winning the title for the ‘Best Construction Recruitment Firm’ at the Recruiter Awards in 2009, hopes are certainly high. The awards will be taking place in London on Wednesday 11th May 2011. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=46 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=46 We asked: Have you ever been discriminated against in a job interview? Our poll results found that 41.6% of the public suggested that they had never felt as if they have been discriminated against; however a close second at 37.6% have felt as if they were. A remainder of 20.8% of the public were ‘not sure’. With a mere difference of 4% between those who voted ‘yes’ and ‘no’, what does this indicate? is there still discrimination in the diverse world we live in today? Does it matter what race, age, or sex you are if you have the qualities and skills for a job? Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=45 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=45 SkyBlue have recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety amongst UK contractors. With a £130 million turnover, our most recent clients have included major players such as Network Rail, Morgan Sindall and Hewden. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=44 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=44 Our poll results found that 47.9% of the public decided that the number one reason why you would leave a job is due to having a ‘better opportunity elsewhere’, with a ‘lack of career advancement’ coming in second place with 45% of the votes. ‘No clarity or direction by management’ is third on the poll with 40%. All other factors such as location and working hours languish behind, with the least amount of votes at 17.1% for ‘working hours’. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=43 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=43 We at SkyBlue would like to introduce you to our Worker Engagement Team, The service benefits all our clients, whether they have a workforce of one or one hundred. Non intrusive, the team can aid in the continuous improvement of your workforce. We don’t simply supply resources on site and walk away. We look after the health and wellbeing of your most valuable asset, your workforce. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=42 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=42 An initiative to get thousands more disabled people into the workplace across the UK, known as the Disability Clearkit, has launched. More than 200 employers including SkyBlue Solutions, BT, E.On, South Eastern, UK Border Agency and HM Revenue & Customs have worked in association with The Clear Company to create an online service to share best practice, offer guidance to employers and stimulate employment opportunities for disabled talent. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=41 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=41 We asked: “Which of the following is most important to your job? Work-life balance, salary benefits, career prospects or the potential of the company?” We Found Our poll results found that 44.8% of the public feel the most important factor to their job is that it enables them to have a work -life balance. On the other hand 26.6% say the most important aspect to their job is the salary and benefits of which the company provide. A close third with 23% of the vote was the career prospects that the company offer. Whilst with only 5.6% of the final vote the potential that the company of the company was most important. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=40 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=40 We asked: Do you have a "Good Boss or Bad Boss". Our poll results found that 38.4% of the public chose 'yes', whilst the remainder decided 'no' with a percentage of 61.6% Did you know.. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=39 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=39 The Equality and Human Rights Commission has just published the guidance documents below to help explain the Act and provide practical examples on how the law has changed. • Guidance for employers • Guidance for workers • Guidance for service providers • Guidance for service users • To find the guidance, go to http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legislative-framework/equality-bill/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=38 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=38 Construction Recruitment firm SkyBlue has been short listed for the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP) 2010 Awards. SkyBlue are up for the Best Large Recruitment Company to work for category, against four companies. After winning an award at last year IRP Awards, hopes are certainly high. The awards will be take place in London on the 20th October 2010. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=37 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=37 Barbour ABI have recently released their quarterly review analysis, which highlights key building projects and the best performing sectors. Construction Review is a popular read amongst construction industry professionals. Starting with leading stories from two respected sources; Brian Green who blogs for Building magazine and Dr Noble Francis from the Construction Products Association. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=36 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=36 A massive congratulations to SkyBlue and Carillion Rail for winning four awards at the Network Rail Partnership awards 2010 held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Thursday 15 July 2010. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=35 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=35 A massive congratulations is in order for our Nottingham SkyBlue branch. We take our hats off to the fantastic team who took part in the British 10km London run on Sunday 11th July 2010 raising over £3000 for CP Sport, as well as breaking a World Record. As part of Sustainability week the Nottingham SkyBlue branch joined forces with two England legends, two current test players, 250 volunteers and 2010 children who all came together to set a new cricket world record. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=34 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=34 We asked: which construction project performed the best on the last quarter? Our poll results found that a whopping 80.8% of you chose ‘Hotel, Leisure & Sport’, with ‘Industrial’ coming in second place way behind with a mere 5.1%. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=33 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=33 In May we achieved the best accident frequency rate (AFR) that we have ever achieved in one month in Carillion with only 11 reportable accidents worldwide. That equates to an AFR for the month of 0.05 accidents per 100,000 hours worked or 1 reportable accident for every 1,000 people working for a whole year. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=32 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=32 SkyBlue, one of the UK’s top national recruitment firms, has been named Best Large Recruiter in a recent awards ceremony. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=31 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=31 The 2010 FIFA World Cup ‘kicks off’ in South Africa on 11 June 2010 and runs to 11 July 2010. Football lovers can look forward to a month of enthralling television entertainment. However, their employers may not be so lucky. Fri, 28 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=29 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=29 We asked: How do you travel to work? Our poll results found that 47.8% of the public chose ‘other’, with ‘driving a car’ coming in second place 29.6% of the votes. All the other methods languish behind, with the least popular ‘cycling to work.’ Mon, 10 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=28 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=28 Award winning recruitment agency SkyBlue has become a finalist of the Recruitment Consultant Industry Awards 2010 under the category Best Large Recruiter. Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=27 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=27 Hundreds of workers from Rail recruitment specialist SkyBlue successfully completed 15,700 work hours during the Easter period across a number of UK rail sites without a reportable incident or accident. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=26 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=26 We asked: During which hours of the day are onsite accidents likely to happen? Our poll results found that 48% of the public suggested between 6am -12pm, 38% voted between 12 -6pm and 14% voted after 6pm. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=25 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=25 SkyBlue, part of the Carillion group and one the UK’s leading recruiters has been accepted on the Exor Accreditation Programme which aims to enhance business performance through compliance services. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=24 http://www.skybluesolutions.com/about-news.asp?id=24 In this SkyBlue Diversity video we explore the meaning of Diversity and Equality in recruitment practice and how this issue directly relates to us. We relate our values directly to Diversity & Equality, which helps us to live them everyday! Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT ask@skybluesolutions.com SkyBlue