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Bridging the Gap: Company shuttle buses for for apprentices

As the Government’s newly-created Skills England highlights - poor public transport connections make it harder to attract workers.
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RideTandem partners with Social Recruitment Advocacy Group

RideTandem has partnered with the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG). The organisation was set up to encourage employers to recruit people who face challenges securing employment.
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The best tech tools for Christmas temp recruitment

For recruitment consultants, talent acquisition specialists, and HR workers, hiring thousands of additional staff can mean a heavier workload. Tech offers a way to hire faster and more successfully.
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What’s your experience of recruitment in the UK?

Win a £100 Amazon voucher by giving us your thoughts on recruitment in the UK. Take a quick survey and your anonymised responses will be used to create a report on the current state of recruitment in the UK.
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Building employer brand to boost seasonal recruitment and retention

It’s that time of year again. Even though talking about Christmas in July just feels wrong, it won’t be long until businesses bring in thousands of staff needed to cover Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas.
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RideTandem surpasses 2 million passenger journeys

RideTandem’s shuttle services have completed more than 2 million journeys - supporting people to get to work and businesses to hire faster, further and more sustainably.
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RideTandem named as one of Sunday Times Best Places to Work

RideTandem has been named one of the best places to work in the UK as part of the annual Sunday Times list.
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Understanding Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions is one of the most complex and elusive categories to manage. But for HR and sustainability managers trying to reduce carbon footprints and hit sustainability goals, tackling Scope 3 emissions is vital.
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The Tech Behind Successful Shuttle Bus Services

RideTandem partners with local, vetted transport operators to provide a reliable, tech-backed service.
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Why should you work with a B Corp?

Choosing to work with a B Corp certified shuttle bus service like RideTandem means aligning your workplace transport with a commitment to positive impact.
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RideTandem at the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition

The Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition, taking place March 19th and 20th at the NEC in Birmingham, is a must-attend event for businesses looking to build more sustainable and resilient supply chains.
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RideTandem partners with NAVIT

RideTandem has partnered with mobility partner NAVIT to improve employees’ commutes.
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RideTandem is B Corp Certified

RideTandem is now B Corp Certified - an endorsement of its continued commitment to meeting high standards of performance, accountability and transparency.
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Join us at In House Recruitment Live 2024

The RideTandem team will be heading to three In-House Recruitment Live events this year as we continue our mission to revolutionise commuting.
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RideTandem “Startup to Watch” on the 2024 Startups 100 List

Workplace transport company RideTandem has been named one of the startups to watch on the annual Startups 100 list.
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RideTandem is a Living Wage Accredited employer

RideTandem has been accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
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What is an ALP Service Partner and Why You Should Consider Working with One

Working with an ALP service partner can be a great way to improve your compliance with employment and recruitment legislation.
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4 ways a shuttle bus service supports food manufacturers

As peak season gets underway, food manufacturers are facing difficulties recruiting the staff needed to meet increased demand.
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RideTandem named “Most Innovative”

RideTandem has been named the "Most Innovative Ground Passenger Transportation Software Company 2023 - UK" by SME News.
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Advice from Recruiters preparing for Peak

RideTandem interviewed recruitment professionals about the market right now, preparing for peak period and what tips they have to stay competitive.
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What is sustainable transport?

With heatwaves, wildfires, floods, ice storms and other extreme weather events, the focus on climate change and what can be done to mitigate it has never been more important. 
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9 Ways to Improve Staff Retention

For UK recruiters preparing for the Christmas peak season, including Black Friday and other key events in the final four months of the year, the focus goes beyond hiring...
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RideTandem surpasses one million passenger journeys

RideTandem has completed more than one million passenger journeys - helping thousands of people commute to work...
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RideTandem Sponsors Best Temporary Recruitment Agency Award

The Best Temporary Recruitment Agency Award is open to all recruitment firms that have made remarkable contributions to the temporary sector.
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How to Start a Shuttle Bus Service: Boost recruitment during peak periods

Starting a shuttle bus service can help you boost recruitment, improve retention and reduce your Scope 3 emissions.
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RideTandem Talk Transport Poverty on LBC Radio

The issue of transport poverty and the lack of rural bus services across the UK was discussed on a national radio programme.
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Train Strikes July 2023: Keep Your Staff Moving with Shuttle Buses

Around 20,000 rail workers will walk out on Thursday 20 July, Saturday 22 July and Saturday 29 July.
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6 Benefits of Shuttle Buses for warehouse and logistics businesses

Improve recruitment and retention, boost sustainability and more with a dedicated shuttle bus service.
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Winning the Recruitment Race: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market

In today's fiercely competitive job market, recruitment agencies need to work harder than ever to secure temporary workers for seasonal work.
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Boosting Recruitment and Retention: The Power of Shuttle Buses

In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a significant challenge...
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5 reasons to invest in RideTandem

We’re giving you the chance to help us enable sustainable commuting for all. Invest in RideTandem today to support people into work.
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What is Crowdfunding?

Have you ever wanted to be a part of something big, something that has the potential to change lives and make a lasting impact? Now you can.
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5 Ways to Reduce Attrition

What strategies can HR professionals implement to help reduce their staff attrition?
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The role of a recruiter as brand ambassador

In this quick video, Isabelle shares advice on hiring early talent, the role of a recruiter as brand ambassador, and the benefits of having a human-first approach.
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The role of diversity in recruitment w/ Kianna Briggs (MediaBrands)

We spoke to Kianna Briggs, Senior Talent Acquisition Lead at MediaBrands.
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Advice for In-House Recruiters by In-House Recruiters

Being the transport provider of choice for many employers across the UK, we’ve heard endless stories about the ups and downs of being an in-house recruiter...
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RideTandem Included in Transport Tech 50 List

To close off what has been an exciting year for the team at RideTandem, we’re honoured to have just been named as one of the companies making the Transport Tech 50, a list of the UK’s most innovative teams creating original technology for mobility.
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Interview: Alex Jeyes, Finalist of the RideTandem In-House Recruiter (Individual) Award

At the end of November, the RideTandem In-house recruiter (individual) award will be up for grabs at the IHR Awards 2022, one of the individuals shortlisted is Alex Jeyes, Resourcing manager at West Northamptonshire Council.
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How Can HR Leaders Help Workers and the Bottom Line in the Middle of a Cost of Living Crisis?

Has it ever been more challenging to be an HR professional? There’s a talent shortage, rapid turnover is rampant, and the cost-of-living crisis is having an effect on everyone.
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RideTandem Named Transport Tech Company of the Year

As we head towards the end of what has been a revolutionary year for us at RideTandem, we’re honoured to have been named Transport Tech Company of the Year at the UK Business Tech Awards 2022.
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Winning at the Best Employer Awards

After a great networking opportunity at the Wagestream's very own in-house pub 'The Waging Bull', we were delighted to then pick up a trophy as part of the Wagestream Small Business Best Employer Awards.
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RideTandem to attend the Wagestream & Deputy Best Employer Awards

As August comes to a close, the RideTandem team hopes to pick up another award at the Wagestream x Deputy Best Employer Awards on Wednesday the 31st August.
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RideTandem CEO Alex Shapland-Howes on The Recruitment Reality Podcast

RideTandem CEO Alex appears on The Recruitment Reality Podcast.
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RideTandem Shortlisted for Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022

It's with great pride that we can announce that RideTandem have made it to the final of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards!
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4 ways an employee shuttle can benefit your business

4 ways an employee shuttle can benefit your business in 2022 - 1. Attracting great talent. Your vacancy can attract candidates it didn't previously. 2. Staff retention. Commuting contributes to overall job satisfaction and if you can affect this positively then it means you will have a lower turnover rate as your staff will be happier in their role. 3. Become more ...
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The Challenges of Commuting

In a pre-pandemic world, commuting was not a main focus for neither employees nor employers, but now, due to factors such as more people working from home than ever before, the "salary squeeze" and a lack of available routes, the commute is now under the spotlight and open to scrutiny by both employers and employees alike.
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How RideTandem is helping local communities

The pandemic has affected many businesses, so what are we doing to support them?
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Reflections on funding and the future

Building a startup is hard. It’s easy to spend all hours thinking about what we could do better. But I think one of the best bits of advice I’ve had (from my Mum!) is to try to celebrate when things go well.
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The benefits of workplace shuttles

With the cost of traditional transport rising drastically as well as rural areas suffering from a lack of direct travel options to and from work, there's no surprise that employers and employees alike are now looking for new ways to commute.
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RideTandem on BBC Radio 4

This week, BBC Radio 4 invited RideTandem CEO Alex Shapland-Howes into their studio to speak about the current state of the workplace transport sector and how RideTandem are providing huge support to organisations across the country.
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How to deal with workplace stress

This month is Stress Awareness Month, so we decided to look at the causes of stress in the workplace as over 800,000 workers suffer from work-related stress - according to a 2021 Labour Force Survey.
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The true impact of a bad commute to work

Missing your train, sitting in standstill traffic or entering the office with a suit soaked from the rain. No matter what situation you’ve been faced with, it’s almost a certainty that you would have experienced a bad commute to work.
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Having a positive impact on the environment

Our business was founded to boost inclusivity, care about sustainability and have a positive social impact on society. Part of that mission means we care about the emissions we are saving and we keep a close eye on the wages enabled through the use of Tandem’s services.
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Recruitment: what’s your competitive edge?

Lets face it, right now it's a candidate's market. It doesn’t matter which industry you are recruiting for, the candidate holds all the power. The Covid-19 pandemic and the introduction of immigration rules following Brexit have left vital industries suffering from intense worker shortages.
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