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Spotlight on APSE Partnerships – working together with CSG
We are looking forward to this special event on Wednesday 15 May 2024, addressing some of the challenges facing local…
Connect2Dorset Launch
Dorset Council and Commercial Services Group (CSG) are delighted to announce the launch of their Joint Venture recruitment company Connect2Dorset in April 2024. Connect2Dorset will provide the council with its contingent and interim workforce. This new approach will help the council to meet its need for temporary staff including through utilising a strong and high quality supply chain.
5 ways Luton sustains its in-house recruitment business
Luton Borough Council created its own, in house, recruitment service, Connect2Luton, to generate additional savings, take back control of those saving to reinvest in council services, and to strengthen the permanent workforce.
Introducing CSG’s Strategic Advisory Panel
We are delighted to introduce our new Strategic Advisory Panel, who will play a vital role in supporting CSG’s continued…
CSG Shortlisted for Recruiter Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that for the second year running, CSG has been shortlisted for two Recruiter Awards. The Recruiter…
The Workforce Crisis facing Local Government – PPMA, APSE and CSG
Following on from CSG’s successful roundtable in London earlier in the year, on the 8th of June we held the…
Calverley Cubs visits CSG Managing Waste in North Farm
On a very wet Monday, April 24, CSG Managing Waste were joined at their North Farm site in Tunbridge Wells…
Staff Retention – A Top Priority for Local Government
Steve Wilson, Commercial Director, CSG has written for the MJ this week on the importance of staff retention in Local…
Double Award-winning Joint Venture – CSG and Luton Borough Council – Connect2Luton
We were delighted at the PPMA Annual Conference in Birmingham, on 27 April to be the winners of the Best…
Workforce Crisis Roundtable with PPMA
28th February 2023 When we started planning our roundtable with the PPMA at the end of last year, we knew…
Meet our new portfolio CEOs
Following a year of exceptional growth, Commercial Services Group has expanded to 23 businesses servicing over 16,000 customers globally. The…
Kent and Medway Workplace Wellbeing Award 2022
We are pleased to announce that we have been bestowed with the Bronze Kent and Medway Workplace Wellbeing Award, in…
Wye National Nature Reserve Volunteer Work
Social Value is one of our key pillars, which is why we created a team dedicated to providing our 1600…
Local Government Executive Leadership Programme
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is a social values organisation at its heart. Being wholly owned by Kent County Council means…
Outdoor Schooling with Kent Wildlife Trust
LASER don’t just work with suppliers to provide successful energy solutions, we also encourage additional value to be delivered through…
Recruiters Awards 2022 – Success!
CSG Recruitment team success in the prestigious Recruiters Awards 2022. CSG was absolutely delighted that our recruitment teams across our…
CSG Shortlisted for Recruiters Awards 2022
We’re delighted to announce that CSG has been shortlisted for two Recruiter Awards. The shortlist for this year’s Recruiters Awards…
Connect2Dudley
Dudley Council and Commercial Services Group announce the set up of new recruitment joint venture for temporary staff. A new…
Commercial Services Group appoints new CDIO
Ian Daley appointed as Chief Digital Information Officer. Ian is a digital transformation leader and senior director experienced in defining…
Rise and shine!
KCC and LASER’s new solar farm A new 38 hectare (94 acre) solar farm in North Somerset has been acquired…
Flexible Working At CSG
How flexible working is used at CSG to ensure passion. Throughout the past 2 years businesses have faced challenges never…
Success for KCS Procurement Services
KCS Procurement Services has had major success recently and has plans for more! The past few months have shown tremendous…
Matt Johnsons First Anniversary As CEO
We celebrate alongside Matt after an outstanding first year as CEO. The 1st of March marks the 1 year since Matt…
Connect2Surrey Goes Live!
Commercial Services Groups new joint venture with Surrey County Council is finally up and running! There’s cause for celebration at…
CSG opens its second international office in Thailand
Expanding our reach even further, CSG is now in Thailand! Over the past months, Mel Davison, Head of APAC, has…
CES’s New Look
CES is looking different these days! CSG is never one to sit still, and today is no different, as CES…
CSG Interim & Executive Search are a trusted framework provider for LGRP
CSG has been recognized and has become a trusted framework provider. We are delighted to announce that Commercial Services Interim…
First EVP Booklet
We are very excited to show you all our first employee value proposition (EVP) booklet. This is a booklet to…
Introducing KCS Procurement Services
Formally known as KCS Professional Services, learn about how their rebrand is just the start of huge growth plans for…
KCS and the Kent 600 Project
KCS is working with Kent County Council and Connected Kerb on the Kent 600 Project Kent 600 is a large…
First Star Performer Award Winner
Our first winner for a brand new award! Recently, CSG revealed a new award for its staff, the Star Performer…
Helen Archer-Lock Recruitment Award Nomination
Helen Archer-Lock was shortlisted for the Recruitment Industry Entrepreneur of the Year at this years Recruiter Awards The Recruitment Industry…
APSE Annual Seminar 2021
This year, Commercial Services Group is very excited to have sponsored the APSE Annual Seminar The event took place on…
Surrey County Council and Commercial Services Group join forces
Surrey County Council and Commercial Services Group to launch new recruitment venture. A joint venture has been announced to recruit…
CSG launches a range of social media!
CSG is now online like never before! We have recently launched three new social media pages on Instagram, Twitter, and…