Poll: Over half of UK parents would consider leaving their job if they found another one that offered better flexibility

By Fiona Frudd 10.10.22

A new YouGov poll commissioned by Working Families and SF Recruitment underscores the impact and importance of employers prioritising flexible working as part of their recruitment strategy. Launched to mark the start of National Work Life Week (10-14 October) [1], the poll of 992 parents across the UK demonstrates that advertising all vacant roles with flexible options stated by default widens the talent pool for employers and unlocks opportunities for parents.

What to wear for work in a more flexible post-pandemic work environment

By Fiona Frudd 29.08.22

With a more flexible and varied approach to how and where we work in a post-pandemic era, has there also been a significant shift in the way we dress for business? How widespread is the shift and is it here to stay…

SF has been shortlisted as finalists for the The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards

By Saira Demmer 28.07.22

We’re proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for the <a data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-hovercard-id="urn:li:fs_miniCompany:72082641" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-business-excellence-awards/">The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards</a> for the following category: The Gateley PLC Business Transformation of the Year Award

SF Recruitment partnering with Working Families to help businesses Flex for Success

By Rebecca Parnell 14.07.22

We are delighted to share that we are working alongside <a href="https://workingfamilies.org.uk/employers/">Working Families</a> to help our clients introduce or improve flexible working within their organisations.

Announcing our 'Flex for Success' pledge

By Saira Demmer 12.07.22

We are so pleased to announce the launch of our new initiative; Flex for Success. With this campaign, we’ll aim to help highly skilled candidates  - who may feel excluded from the marketplace due to a lack of access to flexible work – find a flexible career solution that works for both candidates and clients alike.

SF Recruitment, leads the way in Menopause Awareness as they host a ‘Menopause in the Workplace’ event

By Fiona Frudd 23.06.22

Prominent specialist midland’s recruitment consultancy, SF Recruitment, leads the way in Menopause Awareness as they host a ‘Menopause in the Workplace’ event in partnership with Law Firm, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/brownej/">Browne Jacobson LLP</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACsDAkByvfa6JvZibyWH8YLpLaZ_AhBdjg">Lauren Chiren</a> on 5th July, Victoria Square, Birmingham.

SF Recruitment celebrate a double win at the Working Families Best Practice Awards 2022

By Fiona Frudd 09.06.22

Work-life balance charity Working Families has announced the winners of the 2022 Best Practice Awards at a celebratory event held at Vintner’s Hall alongside the official event partner, Bright Horizons. The awards celebrate employers whose stand-out cultures and working practices are leading the way in flexible and employee-friendly workplaces.

SF Recruitment reaches finals in 3 categories for Working Families Best Practice Awards

By Fiona Frudd 19.05.22

SF Recruitment has been named as a finalist in three categories:  Best for Flexible Working, Best for Flexible Recruitment, and Best Small Employer in the Working Families Best Practice Awards. The awards celebrate employers whose stand-out cultures and working practices are leading the way in flexible and employee-friendly workplaces.

SF's Free Coffee Boost For Nottingham Workers

By Fiona Frudd 16.05.22

LEADING recruitment agency<a href="https://www.sfrecruitment.com/" target="_blank"> SF Recruitment</a> has launched a special event to brighten up the start of the week for Nottingham workers with a free coffee giveaway in the city centre.

SF Nottingham helping to brighten up Monday morning!

By Fiona Frudd 12.05.22

SF Recruitment's Nottingham office are holding an event to help brighten up the start of the week for Nottingham workers with a free coffee giveaway in the city centre, Monday 16th May 2022.

SF Recruitment Crowned National Champions at Business Fives Football Tournament

By Fiona Frudd 08.04.22

Leicester based SF Recruitment have won the Business Fives national winter football tournament, raising an impressive £7000 for both the Bodie Hodges Foundation and Ukraine Appeal

Mum’s the word: How our flexible approach supports working parents 

By Fiona Frudd 24.03.22

FLEXIBLE working and supporting the many parents among our colleagues is at the forefront of what we do here at SF Recruitment. We are so thrilled with the results that - to celebrate Mother’s Day this year - we created a <a href="https://www.sfrecruitment.com/news/sfs-new-fully-flexible-and-benefit-filled-employee-proposition-278790/">video</a> of eight of our working mums discussing how our new approach has changed their lives.

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