It had to happen eventually, with the new recruits there was no room  to swing a cat, let alone space for Matt's servers. So during bank holiday weekend the team moved lock stock and barrel from Manchester to Oldham.



Although things didn't go quite to plan, with BT getting their wires crossed we did manage to move in without too much disruption, mind you I am not convinced that Amy and Mike are actually working, spot the loose wires at the back!



Saying that at least the servers were running, so all are clients were oblivious of the move. But where is Matt, shouldn't he be in front of the servers or is this just a photo to pin on his wall back home, we are convinced he has some strange attraction to the hardware.

So Mike, what do you reckon?

General

Rocket Software are pleased to announce the arrival of Amy Wheatley to our support team, Amy started on the 4th May 2010 and her job role is first line support to all our TempID clients. Amy brings with her a wealth of recruitment and TempID experience as previously working in recruitment for 6 years with one of our current TempID clients. Rocket Software would like to wish Amy all the best and hope she becomes a significant asset to our support team.

General , Business , Employment , TempID

Rocket Software is delighted to announce that director Danny Steel has been appointed the new North West Regional Director for the Employment Agents Movement (TEAM). Danny has a unique background, bringing experience working within the recruitment industry and also supplying software and services to recruitment clients. Danny is extremely passionate about all things recruitment and is looking forward to working with the North West regional members of TEAM.

General , Business

Are you aware of the change to the VAT rate due on 1st January 2010, we have heard rumours that the rate would be increased to 18.5% or even 22% after confirmation from the HMRC this rate will revert back to it's original 17.5%. This change affects any VAT registered business that sells or purchases goods or services that are subject to the standard rate of VAT. You charge VAT at the rate of 17.5% on any sales of standard rated goods or services that you make on or after 1st January 2010.

General , Business

Rocket Software is in mid flow with development of the new Driver CPC module which comes into effect on 10/09/2009 for licence categories C, C1, CE & C1E. Rocket has come up against a few stumbling blocks in relation to obtaining the intricate details of this new legislation. After trying multiple avenues we have had several different answers from the governing bodies that are enforcing the Driver CPC.

Rocket has found the information displayed on the DSA and Business Link websites to be extremely ambiguous. We found it difficult to get any clarification on how the Driver CPC legislation affects the different licence categories valid from dates and what 5 year cycle will be followed from there on after. This will potentially put back the update of the CPC modules into TempID until clear clarification is established.

Employment , TempID , Driving

With the new Agency Workers Directive (AWD) being rushed into implementation has anyone stopped to think how it will actually affect the agencies? 

General , Business , Employment

With the current downturn some employers are at risk of falling into a false economy, by cutting corners in their recruitment processes.  

General , Business , Employment

We are delighted to announce a free software offering exclusively for REC and TEAM members. All you pay for is installation, training and support — then TempID is yours.

We understand the challenges you face in these trying economic times, and with our partners have come up with an unbeatable offering for the driving and industrial sectors' most innovative software. If the inefficiencies of pen and paper still lurk within your business then this is the ideal time to gain competitive advantage by choosing TempID.

TempID contains many unique features to give you real commercial benefits from the moment you begin using it. From day-to-day control of holiday accruals, tachograph management to an overview of the weekly plan, TempID's unique range of features saves your consultants time and trouble by giving them more control. For more information on TempID please click here.

This offer is valid for software installed before the 31^st August 2009, for up to four users.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information or would like a no obligation demonstration or even just an informal chat.

Call 08450 511 055 or email tempid4free@rocketsoftware.co.uk.

TempID

We are delighted to be associated with TEAM, The Employment Agents Movement.

 

Business

Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is the new qualification required in order for an LGV or PCV driver to be able to work as a commercial driver. It requires them to complete 35 hours of periodic training in a 5 year period.

 

TempID , Driving

Rocket Software today launch a new web site to consolidate TempID's position as the leading player in the temporary industrial and driving recruitment software sector.

 

Technology

The number of firms being chased for bad debt is increasing at an unprecedented rate, according to debt recovery firm Lovetts.

 

Business