OnBoarding Officers announced as a finalist in the prestigious British Ex-Forces in Business Awards
We are very thrilled to share that our partners OnBoarding Officers have been shortlisted for ‘Initiative of the Year’ at this year’s British Ex-Forces in Business Awards! The British Ex-Forces in Business awards, the world’s largest celebration of veterans in second careers, are revealed today following a record number of nominations for the flagship recognition […]
OWOA – Winner of the 2021 Greater London Awards
OWOA are thrilled to have won the Most Trusted Recruitment Agency 2021 award from SME News. The past year has been trying for many industries, and for smaller businesses who may be unable to have an online presence, even more so. To combat the lockdowns throughout the last 18 months, many businesses have thrived on […]
One Way or Another receives Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for support to the UK Armed Forces community
OWOA are extremely proud to announce that they have achieved the Silver level of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for their continued support and commitment to those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families. To gain a silver Employer Recognition Scheme award from the […]
What You Need to Know About the North-East Job Market
As the UK continues to move towards a sense of normalcy outside of lockdowns, there still remains an understandable concern around the state of the job market across the UK. In the North East, unemployment remained the highest in the UK outside of London in April of this year, with the headline rate for unemployment […]
What a Tech Skills Gap Means for the Armed Forces
As tech-enabled warfare continues to be a key talking point for post-Brexit Britain, the head of the UK’s armed forces has encouraged cyber specialists and data engineers to join as reservists to fill gaps in tech capabilities. Due to the high demand for tech expertise, the general notion is that there will be a strong […]
The State of the Armed Forces: the pandemic, the changes, the future.
Throughout the pandemic, the Armed Forces played a key role, from building NHS Nightingale hospitals, to administering vaccines. It’s been a year like no other, and the range of MACA (Military to Civil Authorities) requests have brought the Armed Forces under a spotlight at a time of uncertainty, keeping medical supplies moving and motorways running. […]
The Importance of Recording Your Diversity Initiatives?
The government has recently published a voluntary reporting framework for businesses that aim to drive culture change towards an inclusive society. But why does it matter? Understanding the make-up of your workforce is a way to increase the transparency of your organisation and its diversity and inclusion efforts, by highlighting key areas that need improvement, […]
Coming Out On Top in the Fight For Fresh Talent
The term ‘war for talent’ was coined back in 1997 by Steven Hankin, referring to the ever-shifting landscape around attracting and retaining talent. It was difficult back then, and it can still be difficult now to attract and retain top talent. The reason the war for talent seems to crop up every few years is […]
Are You Prepared For the New Wave of Talent?
2021 is set to be an optimistic year for recruiting. In fact, 65% of employers in the UK are feeling optimistic about hiring in the year ahead, even with the challenges of hybrid working, job-related anxiety, and anticipation for the future. An increased demand for talent can often mean an increased skills gap, however, and […]
How Can You Build and Benefit From Being a Disability Confident Organisation?
There are 14.1 million disabled people in the UK, yet disabled people are still more than twice as likely to be unemployed as non-disabled people. With more discussions than ever before around diversity in employment, Disability Confident organisations are essential in promoting inclusive practices that can change the trajectory of equality in the workplace. We’re […]