Since its creation in 2006, Vertex Resourcing has become the go-to partner both for organisations in the Consumer Goods industry and individuals looking to further their career in this exciting space.
We’re well known for our straight talking, frank and uncomplicated approach – we don’t do templates / “one size fits all” but provide an individual service to maximise exposure individuals and businesses alike.
We’re proud to work for some of the biggest names in Consumer Goods but equally to have helped many organisations at the start of their journey from innovator led start ups through to SMEs and VC buyouts.
However, it's not just about the money, we are positive that we can provide a rounded pathway to develop your career, earn a lot of money and forge a long term space in this fascinating industry (we've got some other great long term and management incentives too!)
MM: Ooo I have two…. Dave Grohl for being just an absolute legend, and then the other isn’t so much a celebrity, but it would be Steven Bartlett (CEO of Social Chain) for literally going broke to build his company, and from such a young age too, the guy's got vision and perseverance two things I admire.
VR: You’re doing a pub quiz, what’s your best subject?
P.S Dear Diedre, we apologise for making you out to be a criminal mastermind, please refrain from taking any form of Moriarty style revenge on out humble business.
MT: Guaranteed reservations and the best tables... seriously though, an unbiased holistic view of the industry (from company culture through to salary / structural benchmarking), tips for success and examples of failure (and how to avoid it..)
quotes ONS data stating the number of people in work rose by 102,000 in the three months to November, the biggest increase since the period to July and taking those in employment to a record 32.2 million. Equally it flags the recent “quiet rises” in sterling vs the dollar to near pre referendum levels and a stronger performance against the euro, highlighting the fact that the UK is not on disastrous economic footings and that businesses remain largely positive (taking into account current circumstances) towards growth and job creation.
The rise of natural, ethical start up brands that focus on an honest open approach and the use of natural ingredients free of additives and GMO. In fact according to Mintel there has been a 17% increase from 2016 to 2017 in product launches claiming to be exactly this.
On top of the plastic free campaign (which is sure to have a huge positive impact on our oceans for one), and the use of all-natural ingredients, brands are also paying more attention to the need for local produce and praising the heritage of their products. With consumers more likely to buy from a company that either manufactures in their own country or that supports its farmers.
“70% of Italian, 66% of French, 58% of Spanish, 56% of German, and 55% of Polish consumers aged 16+ are more likely to trust a company if it manufactures products within their own country. At the same time, ethical claims can be an expectation in certain categories as shown by the 57% of UK adults who use and buy milk, milk drinks or cream and are more likely to buy the products from a brand and/or supermarket that spells out on pack how it supports its farmers.” -
So, I ask all the new start-ups and big established brands, to let us know…. what are you doing to make us trust you?
Countries like Sweden and Germany have been both been trialling the 6-hour work day and 4-day working week, which has sparked some companies in the UK to trail a similar approach to see if like the Germans it not only creates a happier workforce, but also if reducing the working hours can actually improve productivity.