We are sure that, like thousands of your contemporaries, you will find temping with Acorn Recruitment an exciting and rewarding experience!

Whether this is the first time you have worked as a Temporary Worker or you are already experienced, you are bound to have one or two queries which is why we have put together a few assignment remineds. Designed to answer the most frequently asked questions, it is packed with general information.

Please call Acorn Recruitment if you:

• Are unable to fulfil an assignment: if you are going to be late or are unable to attend work, please let us know as early as possible (we are open from 8:30am) so we can contact the client and organise emergency cover if necessary.
• Change your address or telephone number: We will need to get in touch to tell you about our latest assignments.
• Book a holiday or need time off: If we know in advance when you are going to be away, we can organise your assignments accordingly.
• Are ready to temp again: Likewise, if we know when you are available to work again, we can line up suitable assignments.
• Have updated/develop your PC skills: The more skills you have, the more assignments we can find you, and remember, the BEST SKILLS pay the BEST PAY RATES!
• Decide to stop temping: For whatever reason you may no longer wish to temp with Acorn Recruitment. If this is the case, we need to obtain a P45 for you and as this takes about a week to arrange, please give us plenty of notice.
• If you want us to find you a suitable permanent position - we'd be delighted to help you. There may even be a 'Temp to Perm' opportunity available for you!

ASSIGNMENT REMINDERS

• Arrive on time every day, or apologise should you be late for any reason.
• Dress in a business-like manner that is appropriate/acceptable to the company.
• Work the agreed hours; if you are asked to work extra/less hours please let your consultant know.
• Familiarise yourself with client rules: teas/coffee/lunch breaks, (no) smoking areas, safety/fire drills etc.
• On arrival at a new assignment, please ensure you are made aware of the company's Health and Safety regulation. In the event of an accident whilst on assignment, please notify both the company and Acorn Recruitment.
• Ask permission if you need to make an urgent personal telephone call, and do not accept personal calls.
• Be friendly but avoid getting involved in office gossip or politics.
• If you have a complaint about the company/assignment, tell us - and don't forget to let us know when you've really enjoyed yourself!
• Always ask if there is any work once you've completed a specific task or project.
• If you are carrying out PC work in your assignment, ensure you back work up on a floppy disk at the end of each day in case the hard drive or network crashes overnight.
• Get your timesheet signed at the end of each week/assignment and send it to Acorn Recruitment by 9:00am on Monday morning (at the latest!)

KEEP IN TOUCH

If you have any queries or questions, do not be afraid to ring us on 0845 226 0190. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.30pm, we are always available to help and we will be delighted to hear from you.