Disclaimer – this isn’t a football blog, I promise… not all of it anyway! So, I support Newcastle United and it’s fair to say this season has taken years off my life. Dramatic? If you’re a football fan, you’ll know exactly what I mean. One week we’ve looked unstoppable. The next, I’m staring at the […]
We Are Zenith is pleased to announce that we are now delivering the Financial Services Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship and are officially accepting vacancies and enrolments. A nationally recognised programme approved by Skills England and fully funded through the government’s Apprenticeship Levy, this apprenticeship gives employers a practical, high-quality pathway to develop the skilled administrators […]
The UK job market in 2026 is best described as steady, but cautious. While employment remains relatively resilient, both employers and job seekers are navigating a more complex and competitive landscape than in previous years. So, what’s really happening and how should businesses and candidates respond? A Market That’s Cooling, Not Collapsing Recent data shows a […]
Have you ever been promoted and thought, “Great… now what?” If that’s not happened to you, perhaps you know someone where this has happened, so you know what I’m talking about. In my first blog, We-Are-Zenith explore the risks of promoting brilliant people into management without giving them the tools to succeed, using a North-East architectural icon (tongue firmly […]
We are expanding our offer beyond training and recruitment, bringing an experienced HR Specialist on board to help North-East SMEs recruit better, retain talent, and build stronger workplaces. Here at Zenith, we have always believed that great businesses are built by great people, and that the right support at the right time can make all […]
Discover the key Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes coming into force on 6 April 2026, including day‑one sick pay entitlement, removal of the Lower Earnings Limit, and the new 80% AWE calculation. Learn how the reforms will impact employers, payroll processes, and absence management. Introduction: What Is Changing with Statutory Sick Pay in 2026? The […]
