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Read more: Are you ready for the Procurement Act?So, the wait is finally over – the Procurement Act is on its way, set to shake up the game for both buyers and suppliers in the public sector. With its arrival scheduled for October, this Act promises not just change, but a whole new future marked by transparency, fairness, and efficiency. At Matrix, we…
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Read more: Police Vetting Report Falls ShortLady Elish Angiolini’s recommendations as part of the Sarah Everard inquiry look set to fail, writes Susie Thomson, COO at Matrix. A welcome recognition and confirmation of the failure of the police recruitment process to effectively screen candidates, the first report from the inquiry into the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by off-duty Metropolitan Police officer…
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Read more: Shifting perspectives on NHS Staffing Costs and the role of Agency StaffRoger Clements, Chief Growth Officer at Matrix, discusses the constant attention being drawn to the NHS staggering expenditure of over £10 billion on temporary staff, sparking crucial conversations about chronic staff shortages and the reliance on agency workers. Amidst these discussions, it’s imperative to integrate broader perspectives into our understanding of the situation. Firstly, it’s imperative to…
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Read more: Revolutionising Year-End Service Procurement for Local AuthoritiesHow Statement of Works Propel Local Authorities Through Year-End Service Procurement Challenges to end the Financial Year on a High
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Read more: Matrix Strengthens Pre Employment Screening Team with two Key AppointmentsMatrix, is pleased to announce the appointment of two key professionals to bolster its Security Watchdog team. These strategic additions align with Matrix’s commitment to expanding its business and enhancing its background checking and compliance service portfolio. On the significance of these appointments, Roger Clements, chief growth officer at Matrix commented: “These appointments serve to…
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Read more: The importance of accurate job descriptions in building better teamsDuring a recent discussion a client quite rightly shed light on a critical aspect of the hiring process that often goes overlooked: the accuracy of job descriptions. In a world where CVs and social media profiles can be curated to present a polished image, it’s essential to recognise that job descriptions are equally susceptible to…
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Read more: Turn the big three HR challenges of 2024 into opportunitiesNext year could well mark a watershed moment for HR; 12 months in which trends that have been bubbling under the surface emerge to transform the sector and have a major influence on how we work. They say bad things come in threes, and that’s what 2024 will be all about. Three major challenges, which…
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Read more: Security alert: Candidate screening trends in 2024As budgets tighten further, competition for talent intensifies and the cost-of-living crisis rolls on, 2024 looks like creating a perfect storm when it comes to optimising recruitment security. Ensuring job candidates are who they say they are and pose no risk to staff and the organisations they work for will become even more complex. Financial…
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Read more: Navigating Change: The impact of the Governments New Rules on Agency Social Work Resource Engagement.In the realm of children’s social care, the winds of change are blowing. The Government’s response to national rules on the engagement of agency social work resource in local authority children’s social care is set to reshape the sector. As the business director of workforce management solutions company Matrix, Julian Panter states: I am proud to…
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Matrix launches refreshed Milestone offering to Pave the Way for Public Procurement Reform in the UK
Read more: Matrix launches refreshed Milestone offering to Pave the Way for Public Procurement Reform in the UKWorkforce management solutions company Matrix has announced the launch of their enhanced Matrix Milestone solution, a procurement and supply management service line, with new technology and four new people appointments to their business development department, in readiness for the new procurement reform bill being launched in 2024. Commenting on the launch, Chris Duck, Matrix’s supply chain director, remarked,…
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Read more: How to spot Fake Employee ReferencesFalsified Information in Candidate Screening Fake and falsified references are on the rise, and they pose a significant threat to businesses in all industries, including the finance and the public sector. In today’s competitive job market, many job seekers are resorting to providing fraudulent information during the hiring process. Reference checks are an integral part…
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Read more: Matrix Security Watchdog launches new Moonlighting CheckMatrix Security Watchdog (MSW), experts in all areas of UK and international background screening and pre-employment checks, today announced the launch of their latest product, the MSW Moonlighting Check. Employee Moonlighting, defined as individuals holding additional employment alongside their primary job, has become a significant issue in recent years and especially in the current global…
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