www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2024 Truck and Track 13 BUSINESS NEWS The Logistics People is pleased to announce the appointment of new Managing Director, Sam Welton alongside plans to strengthen its sector position with the introduction of a series of innovation initiatives. Sam Welton has been working in the logistics sector for over 20 years. He joined Stobart in 2002, and moved to The Logistics People as Project Manager in 2020. Since that time, he has been working closely with founder Carl Stairs to elevate the business to its current level as a market leading provider of Logistics Recruitment Solutions. As the new Managing Director, Sam is committed to helping The Logistics People to drive the Logistics Sector forward into a resilient and thriving future. “I am excited to be leading The Logistics People into this next chapter, where our focus will be innovation, quality and sustainability,” said Sam. “The Logistics People has grown significantly since its acquisition by the Culina Group. It’s been an exciting few years. We successfully launched our Logistics Security business, providing security staff to the sector, we also transferred Culina Groups “Unity” recruitment arm into The Logistics People.” “At the same time, the sector has met significant challenges, from adapting to post-pandemic shifts in demand to addressing critical labour shortages. The logistics sector is the backbone of the economy, and our role in supporting this industry has never been more critical.” Logistics sector job opportunities have doubled since 2012, and the sector is on course to become Britain’s biggest employer over the next few years. Under Sam’s leadership, The Logistics People will be developing cutting edge solutions to meet the needs and challenges of the Logistics Sector. These will include – ■ Enhanced Recruitment Strategies: Utilising advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to match the right talent with the right opportunities, improving recruitment efficiency and outcomes. ■ Skills Development and Training: Offering comprehensive training programs to address skill gaps, ensuring that workers are equipped to meet the evolving needs of the logistics sector. ■ Flexible Work Solutions: Responding to the demand for more flexible working arrangements, The Logistics People is pioneering new models of employment that cater for the lifestyle of today’s workforce, while meeting the operational needs of businesses. ■ Strengthening Industry Partnerships: Collaborating closely with industry bodies, educational institutions and government agencies to advocate for policies that support the growth and sustainability of the logistics sector. “Logistics People, through its dedicated focus on the logistics sector, has been at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies,” said Sam, “These strategies are designed not only to attract but also to retain the skilled workforce necessary for the industry’s success.” Established in 2014, The Logistics People is a team of dedicated and energetic recruitment specialists, passionate about delivering exceptional results. All its recruitment specialists are Logistics Sector experts, with years of experience helping them to successfully match the right jobseekers with hiring employers. logisticspeople.co.uk The Logistics People announces new MD and plans to support Logistics Sector jobs growth Sam Welton New MD Logistics People RHA makes Sunday Times Best Places to Work list The RHA has been named as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, making the prestigious list in the medium sized organisation category. The list, which recognises and celebrates the very best employers in the United Kingdom, is based on survey feedback from employees. The criteria are based on a number of key areas including workplace culture, leadership, employee engagement and wellbeing. The Best Places to Work list recognises companies that create a happier and fulfilling working environment for all, by fostering engagement from their teams and yielding great performance in return. Commenting on the RHA making the list, Laura Taylor (RHA HR Director), said, “We’re absolutely delighted to have been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2024. This is a huge achievement for team RHA, and it recognises our evolution as an organisation over the last few years. “Taking our place on this prestigious list is a significant moment. We are incredibly proud of all our colleagues, and we’re pleased to have been acknowledged in this way. I’d like to thank our dedicated employees for their continued hard work and the pride they take in their work every day. “We’d also like to thank our loyal members and stakeholders for their continued support.”
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