Any job has it’s risks and there is always something that could go wrong and lead to harm or injury. There have recently been some reports in the headlines (which is often common at this time of year and we will explain why) about couriers being robbed, and attacked. Is this common or are they […]
Category: Courier Industry
How can courier employers look after their employees?
When it comes to jobs and careers, the courier and delivery driver industry can be quite a precarious area. It often has a low retention rate, a high rate of job vacancies, which are sometimes only filled on a temporary basis before those people move on to other work. This is down to a wide […]
What makes a good courier – an individuals perspective
Being a courier or delivery driver is a very front facing/customer service type role. You may be wondering how this can be so as many courier and delivery drivers appear to be just driving around all day and having limited interaction with anyone else. The point about this, is when those interactions do occur, these […]
Getting a Christmas delivery job
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you haven’t noticed already, many organisations begin to panic around staffing issues because there simply isn’t the time and people to handle what will undoubtedly be the busiest period of the year. Whether it be at a local restaurant, hotel, card shop, or supermarket, you probably will […]
The importance of rapid delivery services – confirmed!
At this time of year (but really at any time of year,) everyone knows the importance of fast delivery. When people order items, they want them delivered ‘yesterday,’ as but for the hassle of going out to the shops, they simply know they could just pick them up from the high street or somewhere similar […]
Will logistic issues cause problems this Christmas?
It is now October, and shops are gearing up for their annual busiest time of year, as people start to think about Christmas shopping, presents, and all the things they would like to order to be able to enjoy over the festive period. At the moment you can’t escape the news – issues with fuel […]