In Depth

In Depth

Fail to plan, plan to fail

With so much uncertainty in the world, even though it’s hard to know what tomorrow may bring, that shouldn’t stop recruiters planning ahead to the year-end and beyond, says Roisin Woolnough 

14 August 2019
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US work visas denied

Is it harder for UK recruiters opening US offices to bring staff across the pond? Colin Cottell investigates

14 August 2019
In Depth

Rail recruitment moves to a new track

Recruitment practices within the railway sector hasn’t moved with the times – that is, until now. Colin Cottell investigates

Transport & logistics, HR 15 July 2019

Employer branding: The power of celebrity influencers

Marketers and advertisers have long used celebrities to champion their products, but now recruiters are getting in on the act, using influencers to promote their employer brand. Colin Cottell investigates

Marketing 15 July 2019

Neurodivergent recruiting: The untapped talent source

Unless employers move away from hiring ‘people like us’, the strengths of neurodivergent individuals will go unused and firms will miss out on specialist talent. Colin Cottell investigates

19 June 2019

Private equity interest wanes in recruitment

Private equity investment in recruitment companies is in decline, but the market for trade deals remains healthy. Colin Cottell finds out why

Accounting/Finance 19 June 2019

Recruiter Awards 2019: A night to remember

The 2019 Recruiter Awards took place on 9 May at London’s Grosvenor House. First up, we highlight three-time winner NES Global Talent.
 

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Oil & gas/Energy 23 May 2019
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Snack attack: Mondelez trio sorts out talent acquisition

Finding talent in all parts of the globe while undergoing a major restructuring is no mean feat. Colin Cottell met the talent acquisition trio at snack food giant Mondelez who are rising to the challenge

Retail, Industrial/Manufacturing 17 April 2019
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Innovation? It's child's play

Recruiters could do a lot worse than learning from child entrepreneurs, as Roisin Woolnough explains

17 April 2019

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IR35's rocky road

Agencies, contractors and end clients face a bumpy ride ahead, as the changes to IR35 are extended to the private sector. Colin Cottell looks at ways to ensure a smoother journey  

11 March 2019
Paul Flynn

Paul Flynn: Guiding light

Successful recruitment entrepreneur Paul Flynn spent three years partying hard – and his health suffered for it. Now, though, he has cleaned up his act, and is helping other people to make the same journey, he tells Colin Cottell

11 March 2019
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11 Most Influential In-House Recruiters 2019

Who are the recruiters finding the skills and talent to help companies grow in an ever-changing landscape? Scott Beagrie finds out

14 February 2019

FAST 50: Recruiters defy doubters

Despite a high level of uncertainty, privately-owned recruitment agencies have reported robust growth.

14 January 2019
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International markets drive HOT 100 fee growth

The recruiters that have made this year’s HOT 100, compiled by Agile Intelligence for Recruiter, have earned the most profit per head in the UK – despite the economic and political uncertainty.

13 December 2018

Welcome to the UK

As PM Theresa May spells out her radical vision of the UK’s post-Brexit immigration system, Colin Cottell looks at how some sectors could be more affected than others

Transport & logistics, Engineering 12 October 2018

Turning recruitment on its head

Colin Cottell meets the latest breed of recruiters and looks at how their models go against recruitment conventions but strike a chord with candidates and clients alike.

19 September 2018
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Pitching for culture

Amazon’s EMEA tech campus recruiting lead Katie George’s enthusiasm must give her the edge in the fierce competition to attract graduates on campus. Dee Dee Doke went to meet her

Marketing & Sales, Retail 13 August 2018

Employability: A sporting chance

How Street Elite is recruiting young people off the streets for work via the lure of sport.

Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 20 July 2018
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Under Forward Role's wing

Recruitment start-ups are nothing new, but a recruiter helping non-recruitment businesses start up and flourish is a radical concept. Colin Cottell met the directors in Manchester to find out more

Marketing, Creative/Digital/Media 20 July 2018
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Employability: Cracking the re-offending code

A project that trains prisoners in coding skills is helping turn the lives of ex-offenders round.

IT/Telecoms 18 June 2018
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Bev White: Values driven

Purpose, passion and conviction are some of the values that CEO of Gi Group UK Bev White shares with the company’s founder and the business. Colin Cottell met up with her

Transport & logistics, Engineering 18 June 2018

Employability: ASTRiiD shines light on pool of lost workers

Recruiter’s Charity of the Year ASTRiiD on its aim to help people with long-term medical conditions find work.

24 May 2018
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Blockchain technology: New kid on the block

The application of blockchain technology in recruitment is only in its infancy, but many believe it is just a matter of time before it drives real change in the industry.

16 April 2018

Employability: Bringing the bar-riers down

An initiative between industrial manufacturing firm Jablite and HM Prison (HMP) Ford is revealing the benefits of an enlightened approach to those detained at Her Majesty’s pleasure.

Industrial/Manufacturing, HR 15 March 2018

PageGroup: Diverse strands

Keeping diversity & inclusion at the top of PageGroup’s agenda falls to directors Sheri Hughes (left) and Sarah Kirk (right).

14 February 2018

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