The Highfield Blog
Highfield Professional Solutions are experts within the Technical Engineering industry. Here we provide you with blog articles on the latest industry news, company updates and recruitment trends.
Solent Business Awards
The Solent Business Awards took place at the Hilton Ageas last night, and as previously announced , Highfield were finalists for two categories – Best Company to Work for and Management Team of the Year. Although we didn’t win either award, we did gain the Highly Commended position which is a credit to the whole of
Google to be ‘zero emissions’ by end of 2017
Google is well-known for being at the forefront of business and technology innovation, so it comes as no surprise that they’ve just announced they are set to be run on entirely renewable energy by the end of 2017. After 10 years as a carbon-neutral corporation, Google have confirmed that their offices and data centres will
Highfield Professional Solutions announced as finalists for 2017 NORAs
Our new website launched just under 12 months ago. We are incredibly proud of the fact that the whole site was designed internally, with the input of our expert consultants who know exactly what their clients and candidates require from an agency’s website. Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have been revealed as
What do the new generation of employees look for in a company?
It’s very true when they say millennials have completely different expectations and ideas when it comes to their career, compared to the attitudes of those who have now retired. Many companies shy away from change, and stick to the dangerous phrase ‘but this is the way we’ve always done it’. Highfield is proud to be
Does Offshore Wind come in cheaper than Nuclear Energy?
Hinkley Point C has been at the forefront of the nuclear news for many months now, and not for the most positive reasons. However, it seems there is now an alternative to nuclear power for the first time – offshore wind. Seen as a milestone in the advance of renewable energy, the fact that the
Is the UK really prepared for flooding?
Following the devastating damage caused by the hurricanes overseas, protection from water damage is the talking point for many people in the UK. But is it really possible to protect our homes and businesses from flooding when the worst occurs? There has been a significant amount of flooding in the UK in the past 10
Highfield Professional Solutions finalists for Solent Business Awards 2017
Highfield Professional Solutions are thrilled to announce we are finalists for Best Company to Work for and Management Team of the Year in the Solent Business Awards 2017. The development of our staff is paramount to success at Highfield, and we take great pride in the talent of our employees and the investment we make
Which rail qualifications are best for you?
With the progression of HS2 and Crossrail, the rail industry is booming. Now is a great time to look at refreshing your industry knowledge, and gaining some qualifications that will help progress your career in the next few years. We understand there are many qualifications out there to choose from, so we’ve outlined a few
Shopping centre construction in the UK
With Intu announcing its plans to revamp The Trafford Centre in Manchester, we thought we’d have a look at some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres, and the history of their Construction … Metro Centre, Newcastle Opening in 1986, The Metro Centre in Gateshead is now the UK’s largest shopping Centre, with more than 370
The world’s best metros and undergrounds
So, what makes an underground stand out? Of course, people want an underground that is safe, clean and not too expensive. But if we look past the obvious, a tube system that is not too crowded, boasts impressive architecture, has underground shops and has easy access from one line to another helps to improve the