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Why Choose X2

X2 strives to build long-term relationships between you and your new recruits. No cookie-cutter, one-size fits all solution. We look for the most suitable talent to meet your needs and don't stop at good enough. Our success depends upon your satisfaction.

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We manage over

2500

Temporary Workers

We have vetted over

10,000

Candidates

Our clients save

15%

On Average

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Employer Solutions

Temporary Recruitment

Whether you need temporary staff as a flexible workforce or to cover unexpected absence we can help.

Permanent Recruitment

Our permanent recruitment division works as an extension of your own HR or workforce planning teams.

Outsourced

Payroll

Payroll is a complex and time-consuming, critical business task, which is why many employers decide to outsource the job

Employer Help & Advice

A selection of best practice articles and will assist you with filling your next vacancy, regardless of whether you choose to work with us.

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Work life blend

Our temporary work program will help you build skills and experience by making it possible to blend work with other responsibilities, such as family, education or training.

Accelerate your career

X2 recruit help jobseekers find temporary or permanent work contracts with the best companies across the UK.

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X2 Recruit are always responsive to my requests. They have taken the time to understand our business needs so they can deliver the best possible candidates to fill my vacancies.

Dawn

Serco Hiring Manager

Lincolnshire County Council

News & Insights

A collection of insights, ideas and points of view, curated by our expert network.

By Andrew Haines 26 Dec, 2019
Navigating a world in the throes of rapid change as we are in today is a challenging feat. The war in Ukraine, energy price spikes, higher borrowing rates, and chronic inflation affect consumer and business confidence domestically and internationally. The impact on organisations – employers and employees alike – is enormous, and we must adapt to survive. Recruiters have long grappled with the ever-shifting tides of uncertainty as the employment sector often resembles a wild rollercoaster ride. From the disruptive onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic to the subsequent post-pandemic boom, the rise of the ‘Great Resignation,’ and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, recruiters have weathered these storms with varying degrees of confidence. The UK recruitment sector is optimistic Against this backdrop, including concerns about a possible recession, a recent survey of 2,500 industry professionals by independent research firm Dynata on behalf of recruitment firm Monster shows that UK recruiters are optimistic about the future, with 87% looking to hire in 2023. Also, on the positive side, 92% of recruiters are confident (45%) or very confident (47%) of finding the right candidate. This sounds high, but UK recruiters are less confident than their compatriots across Europe or the USA. Why is this? It’s because The UK is facing a unique set of circumstances, including Brexit, that have created significant economic uncertainty. Nevertheless, recruiters across all sectors still believe that they can scope out the terrain of roles, define them with precision and assess candidates through the interview process, according to our survey. However, addressing the talent shortage is still the number one task facing industry professionals across the UK, Europe and the USA, and a constant challenge persists: the need to identify, interview and secure candidates faster than the competition. UK recruiters struggle to access talent as the skills gap widens The same survey highlights how amidst this battle for talent, 51% of UK recruiters claim that finding candidates with the necessary skills is the most significant challenge they will face in the next three years. The report reveals that finding candidates with the right skills is the biggest obstacle to recruiting in 2023, with 29% of recruiters indicating that the skills gap has widened compared to a year ago. 86% of recruiters “sometimes” or “very often” struggle to fill vacancies due to this. Of the 87% of recruiters looking to fill vacancies, 44% are replacing or backfilling roles, while 43% are hiring for net new job requirements. Only 13% of recruiters anticipate hiring freezes. The UK’s battle for talent is intensifying Across all sectors, accessing quality candidates is getting harder and is especially difficult in automotive (57%), leisure & hospitality (46%), education (45%), and insurance (45%) sectors. The survey also found that recruiters are searching for radically different soft skills from candidates from different generations. For instance, 13% of Gen Z recruiters are searching for dependability, compared to 57% of Boomers. In contrast, 40% of Gen Z recruiters seek managerial skills, compared to 17% of Boomers. To survive in 2023, recruiters must develop new strategies for success To thrive in this challenging environment, recruiters must forge new strategies for success. The reliance on traditional approaches is no longer sufficient; embracing innovative technologies and solutions becomes imperative to match talent with opportunities effectively. Casting a wider (digital) net offers recruiters many opportunities to engage with potential applicants. The battle for benefits To help them secure top talent, recruiters may need to engage in a “battle for benefits” to attract the top talent. The demand for flexibility takes centre stage in 2023, with 53% of candidates expecting more flexibility in where they work and 39% expecting more flexibility when they work. However, the survey reveals a disheartening reality: only 25% of businesses offer genuine flexibility to new hires. To succeed, recruiters must balance the demands of employees and employers and address candidates’ extended benefits wish list. As flexible options, including increasingly a four-day week, become standard in many industries; salary is no longer the primary determining factor. The top five benefits employees are seeking in 2023 are remote flexibility (50%); flexible work schedules (49%); skills training/learning and development (45%); salary protection/fair compensation (44%); and healthcare benefits (41%) according to the survey. Improving search techniques In addition to honing the quality and range of benefits they offer, firms need to improve their candidate search techniques . Our survey found that only 24% of UK recruiters leverage online recruitment sites, tools, and new technologies to engage talent – far lower than recruiters in the USA and Europe – and are less confident of finding suitable candidates. This means that 76% of recruiters should improve their search methods or face being left behind in the battle for top talent. Matching your benefits offerings to your candidate’s requirements and improving search techniques will go a long way to helping businesses find and recruit the individuals that will ensure the business survives and prospers in a challenging economic environment. By Rod McMillan, Marketing Manager, Monster UK .
By Andrew Haines 26 Dec, 2019
In the rapidly evolving landscape of job recruitment, a groundbreaking study by Oriel Partners, a London-based PA and administrative recruitment agency, has shed light on a significant shift: the rising influence of AI in enhancing CVs.
By Andrew Haines 26 Dec, 2019
A strong employer brand is a clear edge in attracting and retaining top talent.

Temporary, interim &

contract recruitment FAQs

  • What is X2 Recruit's temporary recruitment process?

    X2's temporary hiring process is designed to assist your business in refining its recruitment strategy and guiding you through the entire process, even post-recruitment. As a temporary staffing agency, we provide various service options tailored to the level of support you require. This includes access to our specialized tool for searching niche skills, proficiency testing for specialized skills, and cost savings on our temporary-to-permanent services.

  • What are the benefits of interim & contract recruitment to an employer?

    The advantages of utilizing an interim and contract recruitment center revolve around saving your business valuable time, money, and resources. Key benefits of engaging in temporary staffing solutions for businesses encompass the ability to address seasonal fluctuations and unforeseen absences, provide enhanced flexibility for project work, and achieve quicker and more efficient recruitment tailored to your organization's needs.

  • When should my business make the switch from temporary to permanent employment?

    Bringing temporary staff on board can effectively address short-term challenges or contribute to the success of a significant project. After securing the appropriate talent to fuel your short-term business growth, consider how these individuals could play a role in fostering sustainability and continuous development in a permanent capacity.


    As a temporary recruitment agency, our temp-to-perm hiring process offers a flexible and tailored approach to support your team's evolving needs.

  • How can the risk for a recruitment agency hiring a temporary employee be managed?

    The potential risks associated with hiring temporary employees vary, ranging from deceptive documentation to undisclosed criminal convictions.


    To effectively mitigate the risks associated with temporary employee recruitment, it is advisable to establish an employee screening policy. This policy should encompass identity checks, adverse financial checks, and criminal record checks, with a specific focus on temporary and contract staff, not solely limited to those in permanent positions.

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