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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | 3 MIN READ David Lynchehaun, Morson Group Sales Director is featured discussing the future of engineering recruitment. The skills shortage, Brexit and the growing importance of technology are all hot topics in the industry right now. Find out more about how Morson can help you with your recruitment needs. ​ In the latest SIA Staffing Industry Review, Dav...

MORSON NEWS | 2 MIN READ Technology, economics and younger generations require employers to re-think their candidate selection strategy. 56% of candidates say a poor recruitment process negatively influences their perception of a brand. Data is playing an increasingly vital role in the way employers attract and retain candidates. In many companies, big or small, the hiring p...

MORSON NEWS | 2 MIN READ Morson Forces Ambassador Andy Reid awarded MBE in Queen's honours list "It's not why I do what I do but it's nice to recognised in such a special way." - Andy We’re delighted that Morson Forces Ambassador Corporal Andy Reid has been awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. Andy has been selected for the MBE on...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2 MIN READ JLR and BMW have announced that they are joining forces on the development of electric car technology to be used in the next generation of electric vehicles. Andy Allan, Senior Consultant at Morson International comments on the collaboration, providing an insight into what it could mean for the automotive industry. Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group h...

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY | 5 MIN READ This World Environment Day, Gareth Morris, Director of HSQE, explains how Morson is reducing its carbon footprint. He shares some information on the key areas of air pollution and some small changes that you can make to help combat the problem. ​Gareth Morris, Morson Group Director, Head of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Complian...

As you may know, the rules for the taxation of individuals providing their services through via a personal service company (PSC) are changing. As of April 2020, IR35 changes will affect all contractors, including those working in the private sector, who do not meet HMRC’s definition of self-employment. Morson are aware of the proposed IR35 changes and we have been lobbying g...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2 MIN READ A Massachusetts start-up company, Alaka’i, has launched a flying car concept called Skai. The development process for the flying car is estimated to have cost around $15 million so far. Alaka’i says it's planning to conduct a test flight near its Massachusetts headquarters. A Massachusetts start-up company, Alaka’i, has launched a flying car concep...

MORSON SCREENING | 6 MIN READ We discuss the main challenges of conducting a compliant and effective screening process – and how to overcome them Find out more about how Morson Screening Services can reduce team administration by up to 40%. Conducting an employee screening process can often feel like crossing a tightrope over a minefield. Different industries come with their...

CHARITY | 2 MIN READ Morson continues 50 Weeks of Giving with homelessness sleep-out. Employees Victoria Doherty and Lorna James slept rough to raise money for homeless shelter facilities in Manchester. On 17th May 2019, Morson employees Lorna James and Victoria Doherty took part in the Cornerstone Big Sleep-Out in Manchester to raise money for and awareness of homelessness....

ACCESSIBILITY | 5 MIN READ Four months since its launch, we take a look at Recite Me and the story so far. 3,062 people have used Recite Me since its launch in February. Ross, CEO and Founder of Recite Me, comments on its success. In February, we embarked on an accessibility journey by adding the Recite Me accessibility software to our website to ensure our online recruitmen...