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Manchester’s hometown hero, #TeamMorson's Anthony Crolla, will be making his long-awaited return to the Manchester Arena on November 10th against Daud Yordan in a highly anticipated World Title eliminator. It’s been over a year since Crolla was last fighting in front of a home crowd and even though there were initial rumours of the fight taking place elsewhere, the lightweight’s heart was always set on creating another memorable night in his own city: “There was talk of fighting in America around the same time but with Bellew vs Usyk coming to Manchester it obviously made sense. I’ve topped the bill at the arena many times but I certainly don’t mind being chief support to that fight. I’ll have huge support that night, it’s on a big platform and I can’t wait” ‘Million Dolla’ will be going up against current WBO Asia- Pacific and Africa Lightweight champion, Daud Yordan. The 31-year-old Indonesian has a record of 38-3 and hasn’t lost a fight in five years and Anthony feels that he’s going to have to continue to raise his game to another level in order to get the win: “If you know your boxing then you know Daud Yordan can fight, if you look at his record he’s got a lot of stoppages. The only losses he’s had have all been in world class company so it’s a tough fight and I know I’ve got to be at my best to beat him but these are the fights I want. I always believe the better the opponent, the better I raise my game and I think it’s pretty clear to see that” Crolla’s long-time trainer Joe Gallagher offered his thoughts on where the former World Champion is at in this stage of his career and what they’ve been working on in camp so far: “I still think Crolla’s quite underrated, he’s young for his age in boxing terms and his appetite in the gym is like that of a newly turned professional, he’s keen and enthusiastic. We’ve changed some aspects of his training for this fight, which he’s enjoying, it’s keeping him fresh and we’ve been working on a bit of speed which he’ll need for this fight” After a huge win for fellow Morson fighter, Callum Smith in the World Boxing Super Series final, Crolla isn’t short on areas to draw inspiration from in the star packed Gallagher’s Gym but he has always been a self-motivated fighter, inspired by what he’s already achieved in his impressive career so far: “I’m sat in the changing rooms or I’m in the corner for that fight and Callum Smith wins the greatest prizes in the sport, if I can’t be inspired by my mate doing that then I’m in the wrong sport totally. It’s unbelievable to see someone you train with achieve something like that but I don’t need to look elsewhere for inspiration, I wake up every day and see my family and that’s who I do it for” Having not fought since April, Anthony has had a lot of time to add more to his existing skill-set and he believes that fans will see different aspects to his game on November 10th: “Every camp I’m always looking to improve. I’m improving in the gym, my swimming times are faster, I’m lifting more weights so everything I’m doing I’m hitting targets. I know I’ve been around for a long time but I still believe I’m getting better and if I didn’t think I could win another world title I wouldn’t still be here” We’ll be following Anthony during fight week so look out for Morson’s coverage across all platforms before November 10th.
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Attracting and Retain...

At Morson we firmly believe that the biggest driver of a business' success is its people. Therefore, attracting and retaining the best talent should be a top priority for every business. Competition in the recruitment industry is fierce and taking advantage of your employer brand is a key way to differentiate yourself in a crowded marketplace. A strong employer brand allows you to portray a sense of who you are as an employer, what makes you the best company to work for, what it's like to work for your company and how you value your employees. By consistently and creatively showcasing what makes your business great, you will reduce the time to hire, reduce recruitment costs and hire relevant and high-quality candidates. "TODAY OVER 59% OF EMPLOYERS SAY THAT EMPLOYER BRANDING REPRESENTS ONE OF THE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE ORGANISATION'S OVERALL HR STRATEGY" With a growing skills-for-job culture and a shift to replace the outdated job-for-life model, the job market is becoming much more agile and flexible, and candidates expectations of a company are moving in parallel. In addition, with unemployment rates at a record low in the UK, Europe and the US, its never been easier to secure a job and the most talented individuals have serious power in choosing their next career move. In having that choice, candidates have the opportunity to question why they should choose to apply for or continue to work for your company. Starting from inside your organisation Setting out your employer value proposition (EVP) and bringing it to life starts from inside your organisation. Outline what an employee receives from your company in exchange for their talents. The benefits we are talking about here aren’t things like medical insurance or holidays. "EVERYONE CONNECTED WITH THE GROUP FEELS PART OF THE 'MORSON FAMILY', IT'S THIS CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY THAT SITS AT THE HEART OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYER BRANDING. MORSON HAS A PROGRAMME OF STRUCTURED TRAINING, COACHING AND MENTORING, RAISING THE EMPLOYABILITY OF OUR WORKFORCE BY BUILDING SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTING PERSONAL GROWTH. CONTINUING TO INVEST TIME, MONEY AND RESOURCE MAXIMISES INDIVIDUALS' ABILITIES, LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CAREERS AND CREATES A COMBINED DESIRE FOR EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE GROUP AND ITS WIDER NETWORK" - BECKI ROSS, HEAD OF HR AT MORSON GROUP Refine benefit structures such as career development, community involvement, leadership etc. and deliver this brand experience in your employee’s day to day life through training, development and reward programmes. These attributes can play a huge part in differentiating you from your competitors and attracting top talent. Want to know more about how you can increase retention and attract top talent for your business? We've created an #EmployerBranding Guide to help you do just that. Get your copy here.
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Morson's Scott Quigg ...

#TeamMorson boxer Scott Quigg is back in the ring this weekend featuring on another big card from Matchroom Boxing in Boston. This is Quigg’s first fight since his defeat to Oscar Valdez, only his second ever professional loss. Whilst the Bury-born boxer gave a strong account of himself in defeat, he’ll be looking to get back to winning ways in style on Saturday night and he is confident that he is more than ready. “Every time you’ll hear fighters say they’ve had a good camp, but this has probably been the best camp I’ve ever had” Quigg will be facing the tough and experienced Mario Briones and an emphatic win will put him right back on track for another World Title shot: “Just looking at his record, he seems a solid opponent but from what I’ve seen every time he takes a step up in competition, he loses. But I’m preparing for 12 tough rounds, I approach every fight like a World Title fight” With a permanent home now in the states and a spot in Freddie Roache’s Wild Card gym, Quigg is well adjusted to the LA Lifestyle: “The first time I went to the Wild Card gym was in 2009 and I went back every year since for a month’s training, so it made sense to move out there. I always love being in LA itself and the sparring at the gym is unbelievable. Making that transition, it’s like being at school every day because I’m constantly learning” Earlier in the year Carl Frampton stated that he wishes to rematch Quigg down the line and the Morson fighter is also interested: “I 100% want a rematch with Carl Frampton, I believe I can beat him. I need a rematch with Frampton and Oscar Valdez. I’ve been back to the drawing board and learnt from those losses. If anyone gets beat and doesn’t want to avenge their losses, then they’re in the wrong game.” Saturday’s fight will be Scott’s third successive fight outside the UK and he shed light on whether he will be fighting in front of a home crowd again in the near future: “I’m hoping to fight in the UK again in April but if that doesn’t happen and there’s another big fight in America then that’s where we’ll go. For me, a ring’s a ring and I’ll fight anywhere” Quigg vs Briones takes place this Saturday night live on Sky Sports and everyone at Morson will be behind Scott.
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"We're Innovating Far...

Flexible working has been a hot topic in the recruitment world for a long time. Morson's Head of Professional Services Ben Fitzgerald sat down with Kelly Singleton, HR Director at MAG-O, to find out how their flexible working policies and company culture have combined to create an innovative environment that both attracts and retains talent. A lot of companies I've spoken to mention purpose. Purpose is absolutely key and we're hearing that more and more now speaking to thought leaders. People have to be able to link what they do to what the organisation is delivering so that hasn't changed through agile working and these modern arrangements. It's become even more important because I think people can get lost within that if you don't give them that real link back to what the business is supposed to do. Equally, just treating people like adults and saying "you know what, as long as you deliver what you need to deliver and you collaborate with your colleagues amnd it's all working well then you can so as you please really. If you want to use the gym in the middle of the day or work from a cafe, do it as long as it's not interfering with your delivery. Is that genuine? You hear a lot of people saying that but then human nature and the way you've always worked 9-5 might take over. Do people here do that? Yes - people have different natural rhythms. My perfect time to exercise is lunch time and we've got several colleagues here who are the same, so it's made a big difference for people. So embracing that type of flexibility - what kind of impact has that had on attraction and retention? I think it's just one of the special things that we do really. I look at our retention rates and they're incredibly good, we haven't had high attrition at all since we started the business two years ago but I can't put that down just to flexibility. I think it's the whole culture end-to-end. How's technology played a part here? When we started, we were in an empty warehouse on the other side of the airport because it was all they could give me that was outside of HQ. It was a really special time outside of our growth and development. You couldn't have felt more startup in that area! Our tech was really limited so as we designed and moved into this building that was one of the core facets of how we were going to develop it. We needed really good tech. When people join us they tell us what tech they need for flexible working and for office working - for example, if they want Apple, they get Apple, if they want Lenovo, they get Lenovo - it doesn't really matter to us! As long as it enables them to do their job. So that's good, a lot of corporations don't really do that in terms of what you can have. In the office, we've made sure it's really enabled from a UX testing perspective where we've got really hi-tech kit, but we've also got surface hubs all over in each of the core meeting areas and the auditorum, so that helps people whereever they are in the world. Some of our guys have a global remit, so that helps people dial in and collaborate on projects and documents from whereever they are which has been a real game changer. It's taken us far ahead of where MAG was with its IT capabilities. How did you manage to embrace that digital culture but keep performance up? It became easier and more measurable than ever! One of the things the board was worried about was if we implemented agile ways of working, does that mean we lose some control over the money we spend, the income we generate and how we run things. But what they found when they learned about agile ways of working was that we were innovating far more quickly than we ever thought we would. We exceeded our targets in year one when we were still growing the business and we continue to expect to do so, so we've found it had the opposite effect than feared and helped us measure things and perform better than ever.
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Yasir Alrufaee | The ...

The Gerry Mason Engineering Excellence Scholarships were first set up in 2015 when the late Morson founder Gerry Mason met with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Salford to discuss his vision in supporting local, talented engineering students and to pledge £270,000 to establish the scholarship programme. This programme allows the most gifted students to flourish irrespective of their financial backing and the scholarships are available across all disciplines of engineering. The first students from the scholarship programme graduated in July 2018 and we spoke to one of these students, Yasir Alrufaee, about how the programme helped him. I did aeronautical engineering at the University of Salford and I got the Engineering Excellence Scholarship which was really amazing. We had applications at the beginning [of the course] in around September. So I did that, filled it in and when I got the response I was really glad to actually get it - and some of my friends who were on the same course got the same scholarship. Work experience was key for Yasir and as part of the course, went to Morson's design arm, Morson Projects, to do a week of experience. The scholarship really helps a lot because what it does for you is you'll allocate more time for your studies. So, say if you have a job, you'll probably quite that job because of the scholarship and you'll be able to focus on your course more and have more time to do extra-curricular activities. I really love engineering because it's the pinnacle of the small things you look at and I'm really glad to have chosen this field because it doesn't only open up jobs in the engineering side - you can also go into finance, banking etc. My ideal career would be to work in the engineering field though and to work as an aeronatuicual engineer. I'm currently on the job search so I'm applying for jobs.
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How Do I Become a Qua...

For businesses to make sure their products and services meet the highest standards, they need to employ quality assurance managers. Keep reading to find out more about the skills you’ll need to enter this field and discover if quality assurance manager jobs are the right fit for you. RATES £23-40k HOT SPOTS Hinkley Point C / HS2 QUALIFICATION Degree | HND What do quality assurance manager jobs involve? Quality assurance managers are responsible for quality control within an organisation, ensuring that the product or service being provided meets internal and external requirements. These requirements can range from legal compliance and health and safety regulations to customer expectations. Your daily duties will vary depending on the industry you’re in, as well as the nature of your role. Activities you may be involved in include establishing quality procedures and specifications, reviewing customer requirements, highlighting areas of weakness and suggesting ways to improve, testing products and processes, determining training needs and looking at ways of improving general efficiency. Depending on the size of the organisation, you could also find yourself managing a team of quality control technicians. What is a quality assurance manager’s salary? Salaries for this role can vary, depending on the sector, location and organisation you’re working for. Starting salaries are usually between £23,000 and £30,000 per year, with this increasing as you progress through your career. More experienced professionals can see their salary increase to between £40,000 and £55,000 per year, with some senior managers achieving even more. These figures are intended as a guideline only. What skills do I need? Quality assurance manager jobs require excellent planning and organisation skills, and you’ll need to pride yourself on your problem-solving abilities. Relevant technical skills are essential, but these will vary depending on the industry you’re working in. You’ll need good IT and maths skills and a solid understanding of statistics and analysis. If you’re going to be working in a larger organisation with a team, it’s important to have leadership skills and be able to motivate those around you. What qualifications do I need? Most employers will require you to have a minimum of an undergraduate degree or HND to enter this field, as well as relevant experience in that industry. Graduates from any subject can be accepted, but some areas may be more helpful than others. Degrees that include quality management modules can give you a good head start. Certain sectors, such as science, technology and engineering, may require more industry-specific qualifications. Some employers will offer postgraduate training schemes, offering you the chance to fast-track your career progression, gaining experience while also working towards an additional qualification. What are the hours and conditions? Working hours may differ from one sector to another. For some, it’ll be normal office hours, working Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. However, others may require you to work in shifts, covering 7 days a week. In these roles, it’s common to work outside of normal office hours, with early starts and late finishes the norm. Where you are based will also vary according to the sector you’re in. You might find yourself based mainly out of an office, but could also spend time in a factory production line or quality control lab. Career progression There are excellent opportunities available within quality assurance for those willing to put in the time and effort. With enough relevant experience, you could move into a senior management position, or opt to become a freelance consultant. Many people will move into management roles in other areas of the business, such as health and safety or production. A good way to broaden your career horizons and boost your earning potential is to gain a professional qualification or seek membership of a trade body, such as the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Areas of specialism Quality assurance managers are required across multiple industries, meaning there are lots of opportunities to specialise in a specific field, from engineering and manufacturing to financial services and education. To search for opportunities across the sector click here. Or, browse our dedicated HS2 and Hinkley Point C pages for more information.
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