• Astute are delighted to be one of the top 3 recruitment agencies in Derby!

    We are pleased to share that we have been renewed by 3BestRated as one of the 3 top recruitment agencies in Derby. The 3BestRated business analyst team were impressed by the consistent high-quality service we provide in our area of business. They thoroughly evaluated and updated our business based on their rigorous 50-Point Inspection, and […]

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    Q2 Review – East Midlands

    By Trevor Dimmock Q2 2023 – East Midlands ResilienceDespite all of the macroeconomic challenges we are experiencing, the East Midlands economy is proving remarkably resilient with some brilliant stories of growth and expansion and a high-quality labour force that is proving attractive for inward Investment to the region. As a consequence the demand for Finance […]

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    Fantastic Greek Evening for our Summer Social Event

    We had a great evening at Zorba the Greek for our Summer Social event earlier this month. It was an incredible turn out and great chance to catch up with our friends from local businesses. The food and drink were excellent and the relaxed social setting made for a wonderful evening and the opportunity to […]

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    Amazing Curry Evening at Nicco!

    We had a fantastic social event at Nicco Restaurant and Bar in Derby’s Pride Park last Thursday! It was an incredible turn out and great chance to catch up with our friends from local businesses. The food, drink, conversation and laughter made for a wonderful evening and the opportunity to enjoy a face to face social […]

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    The Benefits of Recruitment at Christmas!

    As we approach Christmas, it’s possible that you will be thinking less about your recruitment needs and more about the Christmas party. Traditionally, January and February have been busy times for hiring. But with the shortage of quality candidates – you can’t afford to wait for the “peak” period. In what is a hugely competitive job market, recruiting over the Christmas […]

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    Help us support our Christmas Charity – Derby City Mission

    We are really pleased to be supporting Derby City Mission this year to provide food and presents, to help local families enjoy Christmas! Most of us spend our Christmas holidays with the people we love, content with our jolly festivities and that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. It’s easy to forget that there are many […]

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    Fantastic Business Breakfast Event with Claire Lomas MBE

    An amazing morning was had by all last week at our Business Breakfast Event with Claire Lomas. Her presentation on overcoming adversity after her tragic accident was truly inspirational. Over 30 local businessmen and women attended and enjoyed the motivational talk from Claire and there were lots of questions for her at the end of […]

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    Starting a new job successfully….

    Starting a new job is an exciting opportunity for you to connect with interesting people and make a great first impression.  This could be because it’s a step forward in your career, or you might be relishing the chance to work on a fresh, new project. Either way, preparing carefully can help you get the […]

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    Astute to host next Business Breakfast with motivational speaker Claire Lomas MBE

    Overcoming adversity and accepting what you can’t control are increasingly relevant in business, and life! The powers of motivation, mindset and positive thinking are of huge value to employers and employees alike. We are therefore delighted to announce the amazing and inspirational speaker, Claire Lomas MBE, will be joining us at our next business breakfast […]

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    Caught an employee lying on their CV? You could confiscate their pay, court rules

    Employees caught lying about their qualifications or salaries on their CVs could be made to pay back their dishonestly-earned wages, following a landmark legal ruling. Every HR professional will have encountered a job applicant who has stretched the truth on their CV. Perhaps they exaggerated their skillset, or told a white lie about a lengthy […]

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