Cast UK Blog - Recruitment Specialist Blog

Flexible working: the answer to logistics recruitment challenges?

Talent for Logistics’ new report makes for alarming reading for anyone involved in logistics recruitment. Only 8% of young people see logistics as an attractive career option. So far,...

Can you ‘peak’ too soon?

Having previously worked in the Logistics industry for 10 years, I know that ‘Peak’ trading is a period that is talked about throughout the year with a mixture of...

Interim v fixed-term contract: the pros & cons of each

You could be faced with a star employee that’s just handed in their resignation, leaving you a month to find a replacement. Or a highly-valued member of staff that’s...

Scaling the 3 Peaks of Seasonal Recruitment

When the papers start predicting a summer heatwave (that never lives up to the dream), seasonal recruitment planning for the “Three Peaks” starts in earnest. (Or at least it...

Common interview questions and how to answer them…

Successful candidates are not ‘lucky’, they spend time preparing for an interview. Being able to put together strong answers to interview questions is key in landing your next role....

Cast Connect lunch – Brexit Impact: conversations around strategy & planning

We recently launched our Cast Connect lunches, where our valued network can gain practical, actionable insights on how leading logistics and supply chain professionals are tackling current challenges. Our...

Permanent vs Contract – Which option is for you?

Looking for your next career move? You may find it useful to weigh up the pros and cons between permanent employment and contract employment before choosing which route is...

What employees really think about mental health initiatives

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, so I thought I’d share what’s been happening at Orange Towers to improve mental health awareness recently – from an employee’s perspective. From step...