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5 Strategies to Develop a Successful Work Culture in Your Business
1. Communicate your company values: Make sure that everyone on the team understands the co...
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City of London Announces Plans for 10 New Towers
The recent report that 10 new towers in the City of London have planning clearance requests comes at...
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The 6 Main Challenges in the US Civil Engineering Sector
The US civil engineering sector has been facing numerous challenges in recent years that have impact...
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The Booming US Engineering Market: What to Expect in 2023
As the world continues to become increasingly digitized, the demand for engineering services and pro...
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Can Female CEO's Succeed in the Construction and Housebuilding Industry?
As the construction and housebuilding industry continues to evolve and grow, the role of female CEOs...
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Should Engineering Be Part of the School Sylabus?
A recent IET paper called for a re-evaluation of engineering education in schools, arguing that it s...
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Why Should Graduates Consider a Career in Recruitment?
You've graduated from university with a degree in hand, and you're excited to start working....
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Will Construction Salaries Rise in 2023?
Do you want to ensure that the pay you offer is still competitive? You’re not the only one. Em...
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Stop Repeating the Same Mistakes with Your Recruitment Strategy!
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting dif...
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Why January is the Best Time to Look for a New Job
“New year, new me,” “time for a change”, “this is going to be my year&...
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Working in Recruitment.....Could you cut it?
A career in recruitment is not for the faint hearted, but for those dedicated to working hard and sm...
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5 Construction Trends to Watch Out for in 2023
The construction industry is always evolving. As technology advances and new materials emerge, so do...
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How to Attract & Retain Top Talent
Whatever the size of your construction project, you'll need the right team to get the job done. ...
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How to Resign Without Burning Bridges
Handing in your resignation can be intimidating. This is especially true in the construction industr...
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Working Families Index 2022
The Working Families Index is the most comprehensive study of the experience of work and family life...
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How to Balance Work and Family Life
How to Balance Work and Family Life One of the most common causes of stress for working...
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How and When to Ask for a Raise
How and When to Ask for a Raise While requesting a raise might be nerve-wracking, there...
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James Gray Group Newsletters 2022
JGG Newsletter - January 2022 JGG Newsletter - March 2022 JGG Newsletter - April 2022 JGG N...
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Vlog - MD Richard Samuels talks Talent Solutions
At James Gray Recruitment our approach is designed to reduce the time, stress and risk of recruitmen...
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The Great Resignation, Can the Construction Industry Benefit?
What is the Great Resignation? Beginning in early 2021, employees in Western countries, China, an...
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Mental Health and Health & Safety Are Not Mutually Exclusive
In the Mind Matters survey 2022 conducted by Construction News, it was discovered that 59% of the 1,...
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6 Reasons Why Being a Recruiter is awesome
Whether you're considering a career in recruitment, or you've been doing it for years, it...
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James Gray Recruitment Announces New Board Of Directors
Experts in construction and engineering recruitment, James Gray Recruitment, have formed a new board...
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Recruitment Structured on Values
Since we launched in 2006 our mission has been to be the trusted experts in attraction, retention an...
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Burnout, 6 Causes and How to Avoid it
A heavy workload and tight deadlines are a fact of professional life. Everyone occasionally feels ex...
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How to Know When it's Time to Go
Construction occupations offer a variety of advantages, including job security and good salaries. It...
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Why You Should be Cautious of Counteroffers
Most working professionals casually check job boards from time to time. It's reasonable to ...
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Celebrating LGBT+ in the Construction Industry
Why is Inclusivity so important? It is critical that the construction industr...
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Solving the Labor Gap in the US Construction Industry
Construction projects in the United States are currently understaffed, and the situation i...
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Why Your Company Values Matter
It is essential to have distinct company values in every industry, including construction....
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Why Top Construction Companies Are Missing Out on the Best Talent
Given the current skills shortage in construction, companies are finding they need to work...
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CIOB and James Gray Rooftop Event
James Gray Group are pleased to announce we are partnering with CIOB to bring you an event on our mo...
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Mental Health in Construction. Can Recruiters Help?
Mental health in construction was a major concern for the industry even before the Covid - 19 crisis...
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How to Stay Motivated when you are Working from Home
After a couple of years of practice most of us are getting better at it, but there's no doubt th...
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What Can the US Construction Industry Do to Support Mental Health
The pandemic and widespread supply chain shortages have exacerbated stressful conditions for many co...
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Strategic Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
You're preparing to interview several prospects, but you're not sure what questions to ask. ...
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How Diversity Can Boost Innovation in Your Team
When looking for the best people to hire for your company, diversity is well worth focusing on....
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How to Promote Inclusion to Attract New Employees
With the ongoing skills shortage, those in the construction sector are continuously looking for fres...
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The Skills Shortage Crisis in Construction and Engineering
The construction and engineering sectors in the UK are facing a skills shortage of unprecedented lev...
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6 Tips For Rocking Your First Day in a New Job
Starting a new job can be daunting, but it's also an exciting opportunity for you to meet n...
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5 Pointers for Maintaining Career Momentum
It might often look like high-fliers are simply lucky – they appear to stroll into opportuniti...
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How to Answer Common Interview Questions
Interviews can be nerve wracking, but preparation is key to showing yourself in your best light, and...
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The Benefits of Using a Recruiter for Your Business
Simply put, recruiters have the time and resources to find the best possible talent for yo...
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4 Steps to Achieve CPD
REVIEW - Access where you are Review where you currently are with your CPD, and identify the numb...
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5 Tips for Women Working in Construction
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Women in Construction - The Future is Bright
Women in Construction – The Future is Bright! Construction has historically been ...
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How to Progress in Your Career
Develop your personal skills One of the biggest obstacles we notice that stops progression in car...
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How to Ask for a Raise
Research & Consult First things first, if you think you're due a raise but you're not...
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How to Write the Perfect CV
When you are looking for a job, it is very important to understand how to present yourself in the be...
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Project Scotland Magazine – An interview with Richard Samuels
Following our COP26 Event in November Project Scotland Magazine interviewed James Gray Recruitment M...
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15 years of James Gray Recruitment
In March 2006 we started a journey that has taken us from Glasgow to Kazakhstan to the US and variou...
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COP26 - The Cities, Regions & Built Environment Day
On November the 11th 2021 we hosted an event to coincide with COP26 - The Cities, Regions &a...
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Join The James Gray Team
Due to growth in the UK and Internationally we are looking to expand both our JGR Construction ...
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Construction and The Net Zero Carbon Commitment
Throughout the pandemic there has been a lot of positive spin around the unexpected environmental be...
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What is IR35 and how could it impact you?
As a contractor, it is your responsibility to make sure you are fully compliant with IR35. It’...
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Contractor Insurance for Ltd Company PSCs.
James Gray Recruitment work in partnership with Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance to offer a comprehe...
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Great Construction Recruitment Starts Way Before the First Interview
When the talent pool is as tight as the current construction market, the aim of any great company is...
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Are You Holding Your Career Back?
It’s easy to blame management or competition when your career isn’t progressing the way ...
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International Construction Recruiters Don’t Fish in the Same Ponds
The construction industry globally has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the US is no exce...
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Staff Retention In Construction: What’s The Problem?
The construction industry is famous for having a low retention rate. In turn, this leads to project ...
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Managing The Impact of Mistakes in the Construction Industry
Mistakes rarely come without consequences. Especially when those consequences live long in ...
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The Lessons of 2020
I was taught from a young age that ‘Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance’ and neve...
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New Year Announcements
Well what a year 2020 was! I am really pleased to say that after a really shaky period when the whol...
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Christmas Charity Message
Merry Christmas and lets all have a healthy and happy 2021!! We would like to wish all our client...
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Innovation in Construction: The Manager Survey
There’s no sector that wouldn’t benefit from a boost in efficiency, but nowhere is ...
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How the Growth of Data Centers is Driving Innovation in Construction
If digitalisation wasn’t already moving at an unprecedented pace, Covid has sent it skyrocketi...
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Innovation in Construction: Stop the Lecture, Start the Change.
Nobody likes being told they are inefficient. But the crescendo of reports, trade articles and onlin...
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