Tees Business Tees Business issue 19 | Page 41

The voice of business in the Tees region | 41 Nikki Butt (left) and Natalie Makari believe RMS is perfectly placed to help Teesside firms with their recruitment solutions. An approach based on know-how Recruiting for the day or looking for a long-term strategy? M “I’m truly excited at the future opportunities at RMS and am looking forward to building on the successful platform we have created across the Tees Valley.” organisations to delay investment, Nikki and Natalie feel there are plenty of reasons to feel positive about the future of the labour market. “Projects anticipated to come to fruition in the next 12 months will provide a substantial boost to the local labour market,” said Nikki. “With Tees Valley and surrounding areas becoming increasingly recognised as industry hubs for fair trading, we are delighted to hear of projects such as the Tees Renewable Energy plant, Sirius Minerals and, of course, the possibility of Teesport becoming a Free Port. “These industry-changing projects will bolster the region’s profile and provide many economic benefits to our community.” “There’s so much opportunity in Teesside,” adds Natalie. ‘We’re in that limbo period at the moment but we’re busy preparing for the future. RMS is ideally positioned to play a major part in providing the labour needed to fuel the area’s future prosperity and we’re extremely excited about the prospect of being part of such industry-changing developments. “The core of our Darlington operation is servicing the Teesside region and that’s something we’re passionate about growing, especially as we approach our 20th year as a local, independently-owned business. “We want to be involved in the projects that are coming up so we can help shape the economy. We’ve grown organically from two employees to 34 and that’s set to increase further. Our vision over the next two years is to open another North-East branch. This is where we have our roots and we’re excited to be pushing forward.” RMS are also delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Regan who has joined the team as their business development consultant. Matthew forms part of the company’s growth strategy and has already made a positive impact in the role. Natalie commented: “Matthew is an excellent addition to the team and his role will assist our 2019 strategy for business growth across the North-East. “His industry experience and business ethics complement our vision for the future, as well as cementing our intention to further develop our client portfolio through transparent business partnerships, whilst delivering a first- class recruitment service. “Matthew has many years’ experience in the industry, and his refreshing approach and people skills will only enhance RMS’s excellent reputation. We look forward to sharing our successes as we welcome Matthew into our team.” RMS will be attending the Tees Businesswomen Awards for a second year and are delighted to be sponsoring the Best Newcomer category. It’s clear from their operational structure and durability in such a reactive industry that they share the Tees Business passion for the female entrepreneurial spirit. any businesses have the view that recruitment agencies are there to pick up the phone and backfill for absence with temporary labour. Some businesses utilise agencies for volume recruitment or one-off projects - and that’s where it ends. For some agencies and businesses, this is enough for their requirements. RMS offers a different approach which has been developed and enhanced over the last 20 years. The RMS approach is a flexible outsourced infrastructure, with a management team that understands the employee lifecycle is not just about recruitment; their managed services combine recruitment and payroll with HR, providing a service designed to complement the whole employment cycle. Operations director Nikki Butt says their workforce solutions are based on tried and tested methodologies, gained through experience and best practice. “Every solution we develop combines proven process with a bespoke focus to maintain or improve profitability and efficiency,” she says. “We provide clients with the opportunity of owning an outsourced workforce solution that is fully integrated, driven by expertise and offering a competitive edge that adds real value.” Due to their successes, and the TUPE of hundreds of employees under various terms and conditions, combined with company benefits, RMS have successfully maintained and managed the complexities that come with high profile sites, which Nikki says demonstrates how they can quickly respond to changing requirements and perform to the highest levels. For more information about RMS or to speak to the team about your recruitment needs, visit rms-recruitment.co.uk or call 01325 389 333.