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
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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

Government unveils amendments to Employment Rights Bill

The government yesterday [4 March 2025] put forward amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

LegislationHR 5 March 2025

Recruiters among employers fined by Home Office for illegal work

Recruitment agencies and platforms were among the UK employers that have received fines for illegal work between 1 July to 30 September 2024.

Legislation 5 March 2025

Lord Sugar bows out as Johnson completes buyout at Hernshead Group

Tom Johnson, co-founder and director of Hernshead Group, has successfully completed a buyout of fellow shareholder and director Lord Sugar.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Creative/Digital/Media 5 March 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s appointments include: Abacus Group

PeopleExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 5 March 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Randstad, Workday

Contracts 5 March 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new launches include: ADEPT, APSCo, Find Your Path, Harrison Bridge

New to MarketPublic sector, Transport & logistics 5 March 2025

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions gets active in the outdoor sector

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions has launched today as a dedicated specialist recruitment agency focused on the active and outdoor industry.

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Hospitality/Leisure 5 March 2025

Social recruiting: March/April 2025

From helping kids in care, currying favour with fellow recruiters to bee-hiving yourselves in the environment, you’ve been busy since the last Recruiter…

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New industries’ struggle to find skilled workers damaging to UK growth

Business leaders and educators issued a warning to the government.

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 4 March 2025
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Recruiters praised for helping UK in fight to find skilled workers for employers

Struggling to find workers is “the number one impediment” for employers growing their businesses today, while preventing the country’s economic growth.

4 March 2025
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Sharing secrets to achieving top NFI

Net fee income (NFI) and recruiters’ salaries are key issues in this March-April issue of Recruiter.

Public sector, Executive search 4 March 2025

Law firm Gardner Leader appoints Hunt HR director

Regional law firm Gardner Leader has appointed Sarah Hunt HR director.

PeoplePublic sector, Oil & gas/Energy 3 March 2025

The Apprentice Round-up: Melica’s matcha egg leaves sweet taste in the boardroom

In the run-up to Easter, what else for the would-be entrepreneurs on the BBC’s The Apprentice than to create a chocolate egg?

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 28 February 2025

Talent acquisition strategy: Hire for the future, not the past

Candidates should be asked how they can drive change, according to a panellist at a recent talent acquisition (TA) event.

27 February 2025

Training scheme SWAP programme extended to help 100,000 people into work

Over 100,000 people looking for work can benefit from tailored training next year, providing employers with work-ready recruits, the government has announced.

New to MarketHospitality/Leisure, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 27 February 2025

Airswift workforce report highlights rebound in traditional energy

An energy workforce trends report highlights that salaries in traditional energy are experiencing a strong rebound.

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 27 February 2025

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