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New appointment complies with Exxell
RECRUITMENT specialist Exxell, which is part of the Acorn Group, has appointed Samantha Dingley, to implement and ensure compliance systems throughout the company. Click here for the full story.

Acorn highlights the value of apprenticeships
With Apprenticeship Week Wales taking place from February 1-5, Acorn, Wales’ leading recruitment and training agency is calling on businesses to not only make use of its valuable work-based training programme to up-skill staff but also look to hire an apprentice when considering future recruitment.. Click here for the full story.

Acorn helps Prince’s Trust to reach a £1million
Leading recruitment and training business Acorn has held a host of activities to raise money for a new Prince’s Trust scheme, Million Makers.  The aim of the scheme is to reach £1million by the end of January. Click here for the full story.

The Right Concept for Tyco
SPECIALIST West Country recruitment company Concept Staffing, which is part of the Acorn Group, has renewed a contract to supply Tyco Electronics UK – the global provider of engineered electronic components – with temporary workers for the next two years. Click here for the full story.

Crowland Juniors exxell with new team sponsor
The Crowland Juniors FC Under 16s team has gained a new supporter in the shape of a leading national recruitment company Exxell. Click here for the full story.

Acorn drives transport recruitment in North West
Leading recruitment and training agencyAcorn is fast becoming the driving force behind recruiting new staff for the transport industry throughout  the North West. Click here for the full story.

Acorn subsidiary wins major airport contract
The engineering division of Wales’ leading recruiter Acorn has sealed a contract to supply baggage-handling staff for one of Europe’s busiest air terminals. Click here for the full story.

Acorn director joins National training board
A director at leading UK recruitment and training agency Acorn has been appointed to the board of The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW). Click here for the full story.

Acorn expands training division with three new appointments
Wales’ leading recruitment and training agency Acorn has made three new appointments to its Learning and Development division. Click here for the full story.

Acorn’s Preston branch welcomes new recruits
Leading recruitment agency Acorn is reacting to an expected recovery in the jobs market by appointing two new members of staff to its Preston branch. Click here for the full story.

Concept’s future looking Rosie in Exeter
Leading West Country recruitment specialist Concept Staffing has appointed a new manager for their Exeter branch. Click here for the full story.

Concept shines a light on local business
LEADING West Country recruitment specialist Concept Staffing, which is part of the Acorn Group, has won a major contract with the Cornwall-based manufacturer Fitzgerald Lighting. Click here for the full story.

New Concept for town centre
LEADING West Country recruitment specialist Concept Staffing, Acorn’s south west subsidiary, has relocated to the heart of Newton Abbot town centre. Click here for the full story.

Why Customer Service is vital: Acorn explains
Wales’ leading recruitment and training agency Acorn is marking National Customer Service Week (October 5-11) by raising people’s awareness of the vital role it plays in business today. Click here for the full story.

Acorn bolsters engineering expertise with further acquisition
One of the UK’s leading recruitment and training agencies Acorn has acquired part of the Cardiff-based Track Safe Telecom (TST), the telecoms, installation and infrastructure management business operating in the rail sector. Click here for the full story.

Acorn asks South Wales businesses to Go Commando
One of the UK’s leading recruitment and training providers, Acorn, is calling on local companies, organizations and individuals to get involved with their charitable military challenge ‘Go Commando’. Click here for the full story.

Acorn exxells in London with technical acquisition
Acorn, one of the UK’s leading recruitment and training agencies and the largest in Wales has today announced the purchase of national technical recruiter Oracle Global Resourcing – its third major acquisition in three years. Click here for the full story.

Neil Advances recruitment company
Leading North West recruitment agency Advance, which is part of the Acorn Group,  has transformed its Stoke-on-Trent branch – thanks to the newest addition to their expanding team. Click here for the full story.

Concept is a winning recruiter for Devon manufacturer
SPECIALIST West Country recruitment company Concept Staffing has won a contract to supply SFL, the UK’s leading flue and chimney manufacturer, with temporary staff for the next 12 months. Click here for the full story.

Cardiff Devils recruit Acorn support for new season
One of the UK’s leading recruitment and training agencies Acorn has thrown its support behind the Cardiff Devils for the ice hockey club’s new season which starts next month (AUG). Click here for the full story.

Acorn achieves Group-wide Investors In People status
One of the UK’s leading recruitment and training companies, the Acorn Group is celebrating after achieving the latest Investors in People (IIP) certification. Click here for the full story.

James Pepper lands Vista directorship after Acorn training
Training can make all the difference to employment prospects - even at the highest level - as James Pepper can testify after being made a company director at Vista Retail Support. James had recently completed the NVQ4 Management Training with Acorn and was quick to acknowledge the part this had played in his appointment. Click here for the full story.

Recruitment hits record levels for Acorn across North Wales
Wales’ leading recruitment and training agency Acorn has reported record sales in its north-east Wales offices in the first four months of 2009 despite the global economic climate. Click here for the full story.

Acorn opens new branch in Cardiff
One of the UK’s leading recruitment and training agencies Acorn has opened a new office in the heart of Cardiff city centre – where they’re finding the temporary jobs market showing signs of an economic recovery. Click here for the full story.

CII accredits Acorn as first provider in Wales
Leading training and recruitment agency Acorn has become the first education provider in Wales to be accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Click here for the full story.

Acorn's training delivery categorised as ‘Excellent’
Leading recruitment and training specialist Acorn has received an ‘Excellent’ grade for both its self assessment report (SAR) and quality development plan (QDP) by the Welsh Assembly Government Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS). Click here for the full story.

Acorn Director joins Commonwelth Games Council
The Commonwealth Games Council for Wales has appointed a Director of one of Wales’ leading businesses to drive its commercial and sponsorship development in the run-up to next year’s tournament in India. Click here for the full story.

Acorn celebrates birthday with new charity campaign launch
ACORN, one of the UK’s leading recruitment and training company marks its birthday this month (MAY) with the launch of a new appeal to support NSPCC. Click here for the full story.

Acorn partner Synergie records €205.5 million first quarter growth for 2009
Global recruiter Synergie Group, whose UK subsidiary is multi-regional based Acorn Recruitment, has reported earnings of €205.5 million for the first quarter of 2009. Click here for the full story.

Chippenham staff lead the way for Concept Staffing
The Chippenham branch of the South West’s leading recruitment agency has achieved the pick of the awards at the company’s annual sales conference after achieving its best ever record year. Click here for the full story.

Tiverton businesses donate Easter gifts to Cancer charity
Kind-hearted businesses in Tiverton took part in this year’s Easter egg collection organised by the South West’s largest recruitment agency Concept Staffing. Click here for the full story.

Acorn welcomes decision to retain European Working Time opt-out
One of the UK's leading recruitment and training specialists Acorn has welcomed the retention of the UK opt-out from the European Working Time Directive. Click here for the full story.

Acorn appoints specialist to drive IT recruitment
One of the UK's leading recruitment and training agencies Acorn, has appointed a specialist consultant to help with the continued growth of its year-old IT Division. Click here for the full story.

Fundraising Concept for Wiltshire Air Ambulance
Vital rescue workers in Wiltshire not only had a hearty breakfast cooked for them recently, but also received a meaty cheque from Concept Staffing consultant Lisa-Marie Duffy. Click here for the full story.

Concept’s Janet has high hopes for her ‘Taunbridge’ team
Leading West Country recruitment specialist Concept Staffing has appointed a new manager for their Bridgwater branch. Click here for the full story.

Acorn wins major new contracts worth £7.4m
MILLIONS of pounds worth of new contracts have been won by leading recruitment and training specialist Acorn – helping to expand the company’s operations across the UK. Click here for the full story.

Acorn on target to raise £100,000 for children’s charity
Charities may be reporting significant reductions in corporate donations in the wake of the credit crunch, but one Welsh company is continuing to support a good cause close to its heart. Click here for the full story.

Acorn’s IT Division expands after first year of success
One of the UK's leading recruitment and training agency Acorn is celebrating the successful first year of its IT Division. Click here for the full story.

Concept Staffing is driving force behind transport recruitment in South West
Leading recruitment specialist Concept Staffing is aiming to become the driving force behind recruiting new staff for the transport industry in the West Country. Click here for the full story.

Learning and Development team lands award – and new contracts
Acorn’s Learning and Development Division is celebrating after winning the Newport Construction Initiative’s 2008 ‘Investment in Skills Award’ – and two new contracts at the same time. Click here for the full story.