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This agreement is approved by NHS England & Improvement (NHSE&I), can be accessed by the public sector and is predominately used by NHS Trusts within England.

This award alongside our Workforce Alliance framework status allows us to provide temporary employment opportunities within the NHS for nursing and care service workers across a full scope of clinical bands and specialties.

As a framework provider through both of England’s NHS frameworks, we are able to offer ample opportunity across a wide geographical coverage for our temporary workforce within the public sector. By operating solely through frameworks, we are able to offer our client base peace of mind that all our employment checks have been rigorously conducted with staff provided via a fair and transparent pricing structure.

If you would like to hear more about this framework agreement, explore our public sector opportunities, or find out more about how we can support your organisation – please contact the Bluestones Medical team.

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Bluestones Supply Chain has explored the effects of both Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic on staffing levels in their new Brexit blue paper.

The blue paper focuses on the impact felt by the logistics sector and how staff shortages can be mitigated throughout 2021 and beyond.

Krista Flanagan, Managing Director, said, “We understand many companies within the logistics sector are reliant on volume labour and the impact Brexit has had on recruiting this labour.”

Our blue paper covers how the sector has been affected, which roles are experiencing shortages and the part we are playing to support clients.

You can download the full report from the Bluestones Supply Chain website HERE.

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Bluestones One is one of the leading installation and merchandising businesses in the UK with a vast customer base and this acquisition further accelerates their ambitious growth plans. Bluestones One is part of the Bluestones Investment Group, which primarily invests in the staffing and recruitment sectors, supporting people to establish their own successful businesses and providing a number of shared services from their head office based in Chester. The acquisition, confirmed on 1st May 2020 sees the entirety of Dee Set’s Store Development division being acquired by Bluestones One. Due to the nature of the acquisition and both parties experience in this area, there should be no disruption to existing staff, customers and operations.

Gary White, Managing Director of Bluestones One, said:

This acquisition is incredibly exciting, bringing together two very successful businesses. We’re looking forward to welcoming the management and field teams and driving the business forward in the coming weeks and months. Throughout our discussions it’s been clear both parties wanted to achieve the same end goal and will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition. All staff will be part of the transition process and we look forward to continuing to supply the same great service to Dee Set’s customers and our own. The benefits for both staff and customers are significant as it allows us to offer wider opportunities to our existing and new teams and continue to improve service levels across the wider customer base. This deal is in line with our strategic plan and gives us a great platform for further growth and expansion of our service offering.

The acquisition provides a great opportunity for all teams and customers to benefit from the two businesses coming together. Dee Set’s store development division supplies a number of services that Bluestones One already deliver to a variety of retailers and associated businesses.

CEO of Dee Set, Greg Phillips, said:

We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Bluestones that will give our many dedicated colleagues the opportunity to work within a business as passionate as they are about the services that our store development division delivers. We are confident Bluestones’ ambitions match our own, as the Dee Set business continues to grow and flourish in other areas.

This deal cements Bluestones One’s position in the market place with increased capacity to supply employment opportunities and support a large retail customer base.

For more info about Bluestones One, please email info@bluestonesone.co.uk or visit the website www.bluestonesone.co.uk

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The agency, which supplies industrial, technical and commercial candidates to the engineering, FMCG, fresh produce and industrial sectors, opened in 2017 to provide recruitment services to businesses and individuals throughout Yorkshire.

Over the last two years, Cogent Staffing launched a dedicated commercial division, successfully gained their GLAA licence and launched its on-site service, offering its employment partners a dedicated on-site consultant to help them with their recruitment need.

Due to its continued success, the agency has grown to eight dedicated full-time staff, which includes on-site consultants, senior consultants and trainees, to support its growing client portfolio throughout Yorkshire and further afield. To accommodate the recruitment agency’s rapid and successful growth, the Cogent Staffing team has moved to a new, central office in Croft Myl, West Parade, Halifax, HX1 2EQ.

Sam Gaukroger, Cogent Staffing’s founder and Managing Director, said, “The Cogent Staffing team continues to go from success to success. I couldn’t be prouder of them and how they support both candidates and businesses throughout the region.”

“Cogent’s aim has always been to provide an outstanding service. My team and I are always looking for new and innovative ways to support our candidates and clients and improve our existing services. Over the next year, we will continue to grow and improve.”

If you’d like to find out more about the services Cogent Staffing provide or would like to work with the Cogent team, get in touch now.

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The Association of Labour Providers is a specialist trade association promoting responsible recruitment and good practice for organisations that supply the workforce to the food processing, agricultural and wider consumer goods supply chain.

As a member of the ALP, Cogent is now represented and supported by the association to ensure that the provision, use and management of labour is recognised as a model of good practice.

Sam Gaukroger, Cogent Staffing’s Managing Director, said, “Due to our increase of clients in the GLAA (Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority) sector, it’s essential for us to have a deeper understanding of the market and a support network to ensure we safeguard both clients and candidates. Joining the ALP will allow us to provide the best service possible to all our partners and workers.”

If you’re interested in working with Cogent Staffing or are looking for a new role, you can contact the team on 01422 413 813 or info@cogentstaffing.co.uk.

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