The Teams - Edition Fifteen

Our April Round Up

Kicking off the month the new KPMG and Rec UK Report came out and we dived into this report and posted about our key takeaways and what it meant for the Recruitment industry.

We celebrated the success of some of our consultants with Employee Of The Month which our Industrial Consultant Sylwia Gercuszkiewicz won, as well as our Leader Of The Month Award which our Commercial Perm Leader Lucy Sinclair received and finally our Strategic Accounts team won Team Of The Month. Sarah Cox Anna Wieczorek- Zaremba Patrycja Mackiewicz (Suska) Isadora Andrade . Celebrating our team's successes is very important to us and we love to give the team the encouragement and rewards they deserve!

Following the internal celebrations, we have also received a large number of Google reviews this month (something exciting to shout about!). The reviews are hugely positive which really does shine a light on our continued success and how we go above and beyond for our candidates.

If you haven't left a review with us, you can do this here ...

Finally, we finished the month on a high as we hit 18,000 followers on LinkedIn! ?? This has been a big achievement for us and we would like to thank everyone who has followed and engaged with our page over the last couple of months! We are now on the way to 20,000 followers... make sure to head over to TeamJobs and give us a follow to keep up with what we’re up to!

Creator Day 2024 - You Are The Media

This month we attended the You Are The Media Creator Day hosted by Mark Masters . We were a sponsor for this event and what an event to sponsor!!

We heard from many different speakers throughout the day, each and every one was a huge inspiration as they shared success stories of their businesses and journeys. A shout out to keynote speakers, Dodge Woodall , Fab Giovanetti , Rebecca ?? Leppard , Shelley R?stlund , Rosie Sherry , Dave Harland and Ben McKinney !

There were, of course, regular breaks for networking (and some yummy food - let's take a moment for the bagel!). We ended the day with an activity where everyone was divided into small groups to meet new faces and discuss their businesses and their own personal brand.

If you are looking for a sense of community and some great events then the You Are The Media Community is the place for you!

You can find out some more about the community and upcoming events here... https://www.youarethemedia.co.uk/

Life Hack Of The Month...

We asked the team what hack they once learnt and has forever stayed with them... Through business trips and holidays, there is nothing worse than a tangled necklace. To solve this, simply thread one end of the chain through a straw and fasten the clasp. This prevents them from getting tangled.

Well-being

Regular exercise can have a positive impact on our mental health in many different ways. We have something very exciting that pulls in both mental and physical well-being, all while supporting a very important charity. So stay tuned in the upcoming months for more details on what we’re doing and which charity we will be supporting.

It is very exciting!

Page Turners & Sound Bites

What are we listening to? Ground Zero - Ben Franklin

What are we reading? Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors.

Candidate Of The Month

HR and Payroll Advisor:

This candidate lives in Poole has lots of experience in Finance Administration, Reception, Payroll, HR and benefits. They have learnt many skills through their experience such as excellent attention to detail, and the ability to learn new systems, procedures and processes quickly in a fast-paced environment. The candidate enjoys working as a team and is committed to providing excellent customer service. They are available to start immediately and can drive.

Recipe Of The Month

How about a nutritious and flavorful recipe for Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers? This dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Here's how to make it:

Prep Time 15 mins | Cook Time 35 mins

What do you need?

• 4 large bell peppers, any colour
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Method

• Preheat your oven to 190°C.
• Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place the hollowed-out peppers in a baking dish, cut side up, and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Add the quinoa to the skillet and toast it for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, chilli powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and spoon the quinoa and black bean mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
• If using cheese, sprinkle it over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
• Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and lime wedges, if desired.
• Serve the quinoa and black bean stuffed bell peppers as a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Interesting Fact:

Did you know?

The World's Longest Traffic Jam Lasted 12 Days: In August 2010, a traffic jam in China stretched for over 62 miles and lasted for 12 days, caused by road construction and maintenance work!

We're out and about over the next month delivering our Spring campaign to our clients, we've tried and tested our desk gardens over the last couple of months and are now delivering them so our clients can have their very own. We can't wait to see who's plant grows the highest!

We wish you a fantastic May.