Skill-based hiring can have ugly consequences – what can go wrong?

Skill-based hiring (SBH) is a hiring strategy that focuses on recruiting and selecting candidates based primarily on their demonstrated ability to perform each skill required for the position.

HR 2 May 2025
People

Elite Leaders appoints new Executive Team member

Elite Leaders is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris O’Connell to its Executive team.

1 May 2025
Contracts

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

Digital education recruitment platform Humly has finalised the purchase of London-based supply agency Future Education.

Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media, Education, IT/Telecoms 1 May 2025

HMRC to ‘revise’ IR35 CEST tool

The government has announced that its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool will be “revised” from today [30 April 2025].

LegislationIT/Telecoms, Accounting/Finance 30 April 2025

APSCo briefs House of Lords on more amendments to Employment Rights Bill

Trade body APSCo has warned Peers of urgent amendments needed to the Employment Rights Bill, which must be addressed before it reaches Royal Assent.

Legislation 30 April 2025

Policy changes leave US frontline workers nervous about jobs

Global trade policy changes are leaving US frontline workers nervous, angry and stressed out about potential effects on their jobs.

HR 30 April 2025

NHS Trust plans to cut jobs and agency staff

The BBC reports today [30 April 2025] that the North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is planning job cuts, as well as cutting its expenditure on bank and agency staff.

Public sector, Commercial & office support 30 April 2025

The SR Group liquidates two German offices

The SR Group’s German companies will formally enter into a solvent liquidation process on 1 May.

Financials 30 April 2025

Eurobase People appoints new sales director to push growth

IT/tech recruiter Eurobase People has appointed Steven Oakley (pictured) as sales director.

PeopleSales, IT/Telecoms 30 April 2025

Are we banking on Melica for The Apprentice?

The BBC’s The Apprentice train rumbles on, and in the latest episode candidates were charged with delivering a banking app for children.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 17 March 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 MARCH 2025

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, Benenden Health, Clarkson Owens, Compass Group UK & Ireland, Finity, Mitie

PeopleSales, Engineering 14 March 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 MARCH 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Deel, Jobmatch Sweden

ContractsLegal, IT/Telecoms 14 March 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 MARCH 2025

This week’s new launches include: Cisco, Clarkson Owens, Remote, Schneider Electric

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Engineering 14 March 2025

nGAGE unveils first Social Value Report to highlight contributions to society

Specialist recruitment and talent solutions provider nGAGE Talent has launched its inaugural Social Value Report.

New to MarketHR 13 March 2025

Tennis coach Johnson builds ‘character-first’ Think Recruitment team

Birmingham recruiter Think Recruitment is proving that investing in people is the smartest business strategy.

PeopleEngineering, Construction & property 13 March 2025

Cezanne makes first major acquisition with rec-tech Occupop

HR and payroll software provider Cezanne has today [12 March 2025] announced the acquisition of the Dublin-headquartered recruitment technology business Occupop.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 12 March 2025

Carey joins Gi Group in Ireland to grow team

HR and recruitment specialist Gi Group in Ireland has appointed Richard Carey (pictured) principal consultant as part of a significant team growth plan.

PeopleHR 11 March 2025

Jones joins Sellick Partnership, heads new Birmingham office

Recruitment specialist Sellick Partnership has appointed Greg Jones (pictured), who joins the business to spearhead a new office in Birmingham.

PeoplePublic sector, IT/Telecoms 11 March 2025

Campbell Muir launches with backing from Davidson Gray

Specialised recruitment firm Campbell Muir has launched, focusing on the insurance and financial services sectors.

New to MarketBanking/Financial services, Accounting/Finance 11 March 2025

Recruitment specialist Novexar launches in tech and AI sectors

Novexar, a specialised recruitment firm dedicated to the emerging tech and AI sectors, has launched.

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 11 March 2025

Did Melica taste success in The Apprentice in Türkiye?

BBC reality programme The Apprentice sent the remaining candidates packing this week – to Türkiye.

Lighter SideIT/Telecoms 10 March 2025

Recruitment industry leaders speak out about amends to Employment Rights Bill

Leaders in the recruitment industry have spoken about the proposed reforms in the Employment Rights Bill.

Legislation 6 March 2025

Conference warns on lack of ethical recruitment of migrant care workers

Thousands of migrant care workers are being lured to the UK under false pretences, only to be left jobless, homeless and vulnerable to modern slavery.

New to MarketPublic sector, Social care 6 March 2025

First People Recruitment joins The Kingdom Group following acquisition

The Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of First People Recruitment (FPR).

ContractsPublic sector, Social care 6 March 2025

HC Group acquires Hyperion Search in the energy market

Hyperion Search, an executive search firm specialising in renewables, energy storage and e-mobility, has been acquired by HC Group.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 6 March 2025

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