How to Solve the Nuclear Skills Shortage Crisis

Have you felt the growing effects of the nuclear skills shortage crisis? You’re not the only one. Across the industry, energy businesses are experiencing growing pains as their opportunities continue to climb yet recruitment efforts fall short. With the UK Government following through on their plans to direct £75 million into nuclear power this year (opening the door to an industry boom), we need to find a solution.

The Importance of Soft Skills in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry

What do you look for when fielding job applications for your business? Should your answer be the same one given by other leaders in FMCG, you’ll be comparing experience and qualifications above all else.

How on-site businesses can adapt to a flexible working environment

Is it time to start prioritising flexible working over pay rises and promotions?

How employers can decrease work related stress

April is National Stress Awareness Month and let’s face it many people are experiencing some of the most stressful and worrisome times they have ever known. The effects of the cost-of-living crisis, the Russian-Ukraine war and Brexit have taken their toll, creating alarming levels of anxiety, stress and burnout among the workforce.

Hiring Challenges in the FMCG Sector Explained

Even though we have seen a slower start to the year in the FMCG sector in terms of outputs due to rising costs, ONS data shows that on average, 72% of food and drink manufacturers stated they had to absorb rising costs, there are still high levels of vacancies due to severe staffing shortages.

Nuclear Going Green

With the announcement in the recent budget that nuclear energy will be classed as ‘green’, we look at the opportunities both for the sector and the people working within it.

How can firms address ED&I in the engineering sector?

Regardless of the progress that has been made with equality, diversity and inclusion in the engineering sector in recent years, there is still a long way to go. The disparity between groups is startling when looking at gender, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, and disabilities.

How we find quality candidates in the nuclear and defence industry

Despite recent economic challenges, the various nuclear and defence industry sectors are able to sustain momentum and continue to hire for many exciting projects across the UK.

International Day of Girls and Women in Science Interviews Part 2

Check out the latest blog in our series about International Day of Girls and Women in Science. In this blog our Skilled Trades recruiter, Pip Carlton, had a chat with one of her fantastic Welder candidates, Charlotte Higginson. You can hear all about Charlotte’s career journey and the main challenges that women face in the industry today.

International Day of Girls and Women in Science Interviews

On Saturday 11th February, the world celebrated International Day of Girls and Women in Science, and at Scantec we take every opportunity to celebrate diversity in our STEM industries.

How to combat counter-offers in a talent-short market

From skills shortages to fast-approaching target deadlines, the engineering, technology and science sectors are experiencing hiring challenges that put huge amounts of pressure on organisations; and can lead to some impulsive decision making.

Why counter-offers can be damaging for your career

We can sum this up in one sentence: You were looking to leave. If you’ve ever made the decision to leave your job, at any point in your career, there will always have been a reason. Even if the sole purpose of changing employers is to get more money, is it really healthy to use job offers as leverage?