From April 2016, the government will introduce the National Living Wage for all workers age 25 and above, so is your business ready?

This will be rolled out in stages with the first increase of £7.20 an hour from April this year growing to £9 per hour by 2020. The national minimum wage of £ 6.70 will continue to apply for those aged 21 to 24. Now is the time to check whether you have the right tools in place to ensure a smooth transition. Check your compliance terms, update your hourly rates and IT system, and contact your clients to inform them of the changes ahead.

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Tennial Personnel Ltd has recently celebrated their first anniversary, having opened their doors to the recruitment industry in January 2015. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, Tennial Personnel Ltd has seen their business go from strength to strength growing their database with a portfolio of companies and skilled staff to full fill their temporary placements.

“It’s great to celebrate our first year of trading said Dennis Tennial. Looking back on what we have achieved over the past 12 months, makes me very proud and I praise my team of ‘Angels’ – Leanne, Kasia and Lavinia who’s hard work and dedication has truly paid off.
“When people ask me if I have any regrets in setting up my own business I reply, I wish I had done this years ago, it is hard work but so rewarding and my enthusiasm has been reignited since I opened the doors”
Tennial Personnel Ltd have over 30 years joint recruitment experience placing candidates within the Industrial, Agricultural, Commercial, and Hospitality and Driving industry.

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Northampton based Universal Personnel was formed in September 2012 after receiving financial investment from key shareholders Recruit Ventures who assist entrepreneurial individuals with a proven track record in the recruitment industry set up their own business.

Having recently undergone a change in management, shareholders Recruit Ventures offered the current Operations Director Simon Simfield directorship having been a key player in developing the business further.

“I am delighted to be giving the opportunity to become a key shareholder in the business said Simon. “Having worked for Universal Personnel since May 2013, I have watched it build on its successes and I am excited to be at the helm of the business and steer it forward to its next chapter. I am extremely proud of the team we have here and the reputation we are building in the local area for providing an honest and professional service to all of our clients. 2016 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for us”
“Simon has managed the business and his team with real drive and passion and was therefore the perfect candidate to take over the directorship position” said David Simons, Managing Director of Recruit Ventures.
Universal Personnel provides recruitment and employment agency services across Northants and the East Midlands. They specialist in the supply of both temporary and permanent recruitment within the Industrial, Commercial and Construction services.

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