Read article#WorldCancerDay #Wewillunite February 4, 2015Today our teams across the business came together to join the fight against Cancer. For those who fought and lost, for those who fought and won…and for those still fighting…
Read articleBusinesses Plan for Training in 2015 December 18, 2014The trend for businesses across the UK investing in training has increased in 2014. The median number of training hours employees receive per year has increased to 30 (from 25 in 2013 and 24 in 2012)*. With more prospective employees citing training and development as their ‘deal breaker’ when selecting new employment opportunities, is your […]
Read articleStaff at New Directions Donate Record Gifts December 10, 2014The New Directions group of companies has, for a second consecutive year donated to the South Wales ‘Mr X’ charity drive. The project, which aims to furnish children living in poverty or care with a Christmas present has been running for over half a century. Mr X, a mystery benefactor drives the annual project to […]
Read articleMr X Appeal Drives Charitable Ambitions November 27, 2014With just over one week to go until the New Directions group of companies make their annual donation to the Mr X appeal, ambition in the office is running high. The Mr X appeal asks businesses, individuals and groups of people to offer a Christmas present donation for young people living in poverty or care. […]
Read articleNew Directions Shortlisted as Employer of Choice November 20, 2014On 12th November 2014 New Directions was included in an elite list of recruitment agencies as a shortlisted employer of choice at the Recruiter International Awards. The ceremony, which took place in London was to celebrate the top 250 recruitment agencies throughout the UK. The event was attended by New Directions Senior Management Team, Jeff […]
Read articleCompliance Celebrate ‘Quality’ in London September 15, 2014Having won the award for ‘Quality’ at the New Direction’s 2014 company conference, the Compliance team celebrated their success on a day trip to London. A fun-filled day was in order; sightseeing, museum visits, lots of shopping and afternoon tea on a double decker bus! As a team well known for their cake-eating skills, this […]
Read articleNew Directions Chairman takes the #Icebucketchallenge August 27, 2014New Directions co-founder and Chairman Jeff Tune has this week accepted the ice bucket challenge set to him by daughter Emily Tune. Jeff, who is a long time supporter of charities including the NSPCC performed his challenge yesterday evening. In turn, he nominates Gary Williams (Director of Business Development for New Directions Education) Howard Burge […]
Read articleNew Directions Launches Employee Benefits Video August 5, 2014New Directions have launched a video detailing what benefits package you can expect should you join the business as an employee. As a direct result of listening to the staff currently within the group of companies, the team have created a competitive package that rivals that of their immediate competitors. As well as being one […]
Read articleNew Directions Education Achieves Audited Education Status New Directions Education Ltd has become one of the first cohorts of recruitment and training providers in the UK to achieve the REC Audited Education status. The award is a replacement for the former Department for Education (DfE) quality mark which was dissolved last year. REC Audited Education ensures safeguarding and that agencies are undertaking […]