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Working with Ruth and the Team to recruit the right people at the right time with the right skills for our business is a smooth process, every time.

Ben Wood, Director
Klinik Healthcare Solutions Ltd

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A Smarter Cornwall

We are grant funded by ESF, CLLD and Cornwall County Council to assist Cornwall residents to find their next career opportunities.

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset Action Plan Cultivating a growth mindset is an ongoing process that requires consistent effort. By implementing the strategies in this action plan and committing to...

Is a remote working customer service agent role for you?

Working as a remote customer services agent for a contact centre can be both challenging and rewarding. Contact Centres generally use a dialler, which is a software tool that automatically dials...

Rebecca’s Story

Hi, I would like to introduce myself – my name is Rebecca Rigby, and I am known to friends, family, and colleagues as Becca. I have a varied employment background, mainly in customer service and...

Being fifty and fabulous is simply divine!

At this age, you have lived and learned and you know who you are and what you want. You're confident, sophisticated and oh so glamorous! You've experienced life's ups and downs, but you've come out...

Future of Work Think Tank – March 1st 2023

There are a million fewer people in the labour market than pre-pandemic and competition for talent is at an all-time high. Organisations must innovate to stand out from the crowd and people strategy...

Olga’s Story – STOP PRESS – OLGA IS NOW IN A NEW ROLE – READ ALL ABOUT IT!

STOP PRESS - OLGA HAS NOW GOT A NEW JOB! Here's Olga's feedback on the SmartMatching Programme.... "I want to tell you about my training with SmartMatching and how it helped me to find a...

CIOS People Hub is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus.