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Meet our Transactional Temps and Interim Specialists

Why is it that so many people and businesses in Yorkshire trust and rely on Sharp Consultancy to support their temporary and interim financial recruitment strategies? Sharp Consultancy is Yorkshire’s largest, most experienced and best-connected independent company committed exclusively to financial recruitment. We’re the true specialists. Unlike so many other firms, financial recruitment is all we do - so we’re probably the most focused and knowledgeable company in the region. And in Yorkshire, no other specialist Temporary and Interim Finance Recruitment team enjoy as many years of combined finance sector experience. Therefore, both our Transactional Temps and Interim Specialists divisions are the most knowledgeable in the region. Karen PitchforthKaren Pitchforth has over two decades of recruitment experience, dedicating more than half of that to Sharp Consultancy and is pivotal to our Interim Specialist division. Dedicated to South Yorkshire businesses, Karen has a vast network of part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience interim finance specialists in the region.Karen's Company ProfileKaren's LinkedIn ProfileColin MolyneuxColin Molyneux’s career spans almost 25 years and now in his second stint with Sharp Consultancy has been a key component in our Interim Specialist division. His expert focus on sourcing and placing Qualified Interim professionals across West Yorkshire and has a concrete commitment: whether it’s days or hours, he’ll meet your deadlines. Colin's Company ProfileColin's LinkedIn ProfileStuart DouglassStuart Douglass has been an integral part of our Interim Specialist division since 2016, building on a career spanning over 25 years. He focuses exclusively on senior interim roles within West and North Yorkshire and covers Part Qualified, Qualified by Experience and Qualified requirements. His deep understanding of the finance market means he is a trusted advisor to many clients. Stuart's Company ProfileStuart's LinkedIn ProfileDeanna CrosbyDeanna Crosby has established herself as a leading Transactional Temps expert in South Yorkshire. She focuses predominantly on the Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham areas supplying variety of Transactional Temps including, Finance/Accounts Assistants, Credit Controllers, Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerks and Payroll. Dee provides a rapid response to meet her clients’ needs. Deanna's Company Profile Deanna's LinkedIn ProfileLiam O'FlahertyLiam O'Flaherty has over 20 years of finance recruitment experience. Now in his fifth year with us, Liam specialises in Transactional Temp recruitment throughout West Yorkshire. His deep understanding of the local market, combined with his consultative approach, ensures that both clients and candidates receive unparalleled service and support. Liam's Company ProfileLiam's LinkedIn ProfileTom TurnerTom Turner is now in his sixth year in recruitment, and entering his 3rd year with Sharp Consultancy, where he has quickly established himself as the go-to transactional temp specialist in the Sheffield market. Covering all aspects of transactional finance, Tom is the person to find the right fit when it comes to temp Finance Assistants, Accounts Payable Clerks, Accounts Receivable staff and payrollers. With shrewd judgement, he makes precise recommendations.Tom's Company Profile Tom's LinkedIn ProfileSo, with circa 100 years of combined Transactional Temps and Interim Specialist recruitment experience, and more than a third of that within Sharp Consultancy itself, the real question is not why is it that so many people and businesses in Yorkshire trust and rely on Sharp Consultancy to support their temporary and interim financial recruitment strategies? But more why would you choose to go anywhere else? Our aim is to earn your trust by providing a superior experience. To discuss how Sharp Consultancy assist you and your business speak to one of these leading experts in their field on 0113 236 6300 or 0114 261 1700.

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National Work Life Week (11 – 15 October) is Working Families’ annual campaign to get both employers and employees talking about wellbeing at work and work-life balance.

There are many reasons why employees may feel that their work life balance has gone or is going slightly out of kilter; from feeling overworked or overwhelmed to putting in additional hours at home after work or one weekends to wanting to carve out more or a better quality of family time.

As well as more formal arrangements around flexible working, there are a number of tips and suggestions that, with a few small adjustments, can help to make your working life and life outside work a more harmonious balance.

Reset your focus:

It can be tempting to try and get another task off your desk before the end of the day, however it is important to effectively manage your workload so you are clear on the most important deadlines each day and for the weeks ahead. If, after carefully considering your priorities, there are too many tasks to juggle or tight deadlines are looming, speak up and see where there may be some flexibility or team members with less pressing workloads available to assist.

Plan downtime into your working day:

Think about ways in which you can build in something for you during your working day whether that is using your daily commute to read or listen to an audio book or taking a proper break at lunchtime and getting outside for a brisk walk or attending an exercise class. If you are primarily working from home, its easy to fall into the temptation of a more relaxed start to the day but perhaps use some of the time saved on your commute to get some fresh air whether that’s an early morning walk or leaving the car behind to do the school run so you feel more energised for the day ahead.

Set some clear boundaries:

It is important to have a clear distinction between your work life and home life; avoid bringing work home as much as possible. There may be occasions when work is particularly busy and it becomes unavoidable – if so, make sure you schedule some time off at the earliest opportunity to recharge. If needing to work outside of your regular hours is becoming the norm you need to look at whether your workload, time management and expectations are realistic – make sure you speak to your manager so you can work together to find an amicable solution. If you work from home, as much as possible, try and put in place a ‘working day’ so you have a clear time frame for starting work and a recognised end of the day and ideally have a dedicated work area that you can leave behind.

For more information on National Work Life Week visit https://workingfamilies.org.uk/nationalworklifeweek/.

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