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What a wonderful start we had on Wednesday 🧡 A big thank you to Jayne Lunt for the invite to the Vibe breakfast this morning and for sharing the announcement of their exciting five-year plan to collaborate with businesses and the wider community to support their work and vision. Exciting times ahead Paul Oginsky. Beth Kenney and Jasmine Dewhurst did

A few weeks ago we wrote about the upcoming UK Employment Law changes and why hiring and onboarding will matter more than ever for SMEs. As we move closer to those changes, there’s something I’m seeing time and time again when we start a recruitment process with a business… job specs that no longer reflect the role. It’s incredibly common.

Employment law in the UK is evolving, and for SME business owners, it’s worth paying attention not with panic, but with preparation. One of the key proposed changes under the new Employment Rights reforms is expected to impact unfair dismissal protections. For many businesses, this could be a major shift. At present, employers have typically had a two-year qualifying period

What a brilliant way to end the week at Firwood Waterloo Rugby, celebrating their sponsors’ Christmas event at the home game against Winnington Park 🎄🏉 At Beam Recruit, we’re proud to support grassroots rugby clubs like Firwood Waterloo that sit at the heart of the community and do an incredible job of bringing businesses and sport together. A huge thank

Knowsley Chamber Of Commerce, you pulled off a fantastic evening at the stunning Knowsley Safari Park . Thank you🙏🏻 to the whole team for creating such a memorable event and for everything you do for your members. 📢 A huge shout-out and congratulations to Chris Williams MCIPS from Bid Management Services Limited for being nominated for the Corporate Social Responsibility

As we move into 2026, the UK talent market is shifting once again—and this time, purpose is emerging as one of the strongest drivers of staff attraction and retention. Salary will always matter, but candidates are increasingly making decisions based on connection, meaning and values. For SMEs competing with larger employers, this offers a huge opportunity. Purpose Is Becoming a

This time last week we where soaking up the gorgeous autumn weather at the beautiful Delamere Forest. A huge thank you to Freshwalks for putting on such a brilliant dayand thankyou Bathgate Business FinanceDJH North West – formerly Haines Watts North WestCummins Financial Advisers Limited It was the perfect chance to step away from the day-to-day, breathe in some fresh

What a great afternoon on Saturday at Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club – a proper hidden gem! Hard to believe it’s been part of the local community for over 143 years, giving so many people a place to belong, play and grow through sport. Brilliant to see the business communitygetting behind local grassroots rugby – these kinds of partnerships genuinely make

We had the pleasure of spending time with Anthony O’Brien and the senior leadership team at Profici, hearing first-hand about their exciting next stage of growth. Thank you for the invite Sophie Fairclough-Dunbavin — it’s always inspiring to see a business evolving with such clarity, purpose, and energy. At Beam , we love seeing organisations like Profici leading the way

Your EVP will be your biggest competitive edge in 2026 Did you know that 75% of candidates now prioritise a company’s mission, vision, values and culture when considering a new role. That’s based on research we commissioned from senior professionals across the UK — from managerial to C-suite level — within professional services— and it’s even more relevant as we