NEW TO THE MARKET: 1-5 APRIL 2024

This week’s new launches include: FAIRER Consulting, Hays, Indeed, UBIO, Vercida Consulting

• Global hiring platform Indeed is introducing new AI-powered products and features to make the hiring process faster, simpler and more efficient for both employers and jobseekers. Its Smart Sourcing AI-powered product enables employers to source an active talent pool of nearly 300 million workers globally, based on profiles and CVs shared on the platform. The AI-powered matching engine instantly recommends the best candidates for a job based on an individual’s skills, experiences and qualifications. Employers can then quickly review matched candidates, directly connect with them, and hire faster.

UBIO, a web automation platform that connects websites to enhance the user experience and improve the speed of online interactions, has launched its new platform for job boards. The platform has been designed to reduce “friction” for job applicants, provide a competitive advantage to job boards, while also offering hiring organisations with greater potential to reach quality candidates.

Vercida Consulting, the DE&I inclusion expert, has rebranded as FAIRER Consulting, which will be led by Dan Robertson to support its growth as a global inclusion company. Hays, the specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment, who purchased a majority stake in FAIRER in 2023 will be supporting the growth of the consultancy as it expands out of the UK and Europe into markets such as the US, Australia and New Zealand, and Germany.

The repositioning of FAIRER (Fairness, accessibility, inclusion, respect, equity and representation) will provide clarity as they support global businesses to diversify their talent pools and to create inclusive work cultures in three key areas: education, leadership and consulting.

Shorter and more flexible apprenticeships help government boost growth

Giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements will enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year, says the government.

Legislation 11 February 2025

West Midlands mayor appoints team of experts to deliver Jobs for Everyone

Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands, has appointed 12 experts to help him tackle unemployment and deliver his ‘Jobs for Everyone’ priority.

11 February 2025

Our Melica proves she can ‘have it all’ on The Apprentice

Last week, the recruitment industry’s representative on the BBC’s The Apprentice took part in another challenge to win Lord Sugar’s £250k backing.

People 11 February 2025

Energize Group appoints Rees as non-executive director

Energize Group, a leading provider of SAP and cloud technology talent solutions, has appointed Dave Rees as non-executive director to its board.

People 11 February 2025
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