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12 June 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

• Lattice has announced its next generation of AI agent functionalities aimed at streamlining HR operations and improving workplace productivity. Key updates include voice input for hands-free interaction, automated 1:1 meeting summaries, and a dashboard delivering proactive management insights. A new ‘Coach’ feature offers real-time guidance to managers and employees, while expanded integrations bring the AI Agent into tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Overlaying these new functions, Lattice’s new AI Agent Platform allows companies to build their own agents. Employees will be able to create their own AI agents that can be customised to their data, roles and systems.

• IT blog makethehire.com has launched to explore and share insights on how tech is shaping the recruitment world – from applicant tracking systems and AI tools to sourcing automation and candidate experience platforms.

4 June 2025
Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

Hydrogen TE (UK) is seeking planning permission from Kent County Council to build the UK’s first waste-to-hydrogen base at a 10-acre site in Manston, near Ramsgate. The project aims to convert household and commercial waste into clean hydrogen, significantly cutting landfill and carbon emissions.

According to a report from news site BDaily, bosses say the jobs would include skilled and graduate roles, alongside a training centre to foster local talent. The hydrogen produced will supply commercial heavy vehicle fleets and waste management operations, helping meet UK net-zero targets.

Michael Engsted, Hydrogen TE managing director, says: “This area of Kent has seen a huge depletion in jobs over the past few decades, which has forced many skilled workers and graduates to relocate.

“We are determined to help revitalise the local community by giving talented individuals a reason for staying here. We are committed to prioritising local recruitment for positions including finance, engineering and science.”

According to BDaily, the company also has plans to expand with a second plant near Newport, Wales. Joint MD Jeremy Parkin adds: “We are keen to establish the standard for plants like this, which will one day become a familiar sight across the UK.”

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27 May 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, Industrial/Manufacturing

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

• Aston University has announced a new initiative, guaranteeing all full-time master’s students a professional internship as part of their studies. Launching in September 2025, the Postgraduate Guaranteed Internship Scheme will be available to students enrolled in MSc, MA and MBA programmes at both the Birmingham and London campuses.

This scheme is designed to enhance employability by providing high-quality industry placements lasting between one and six months. These internships may be conducted in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format, and will be facilitated through Aston’s global network of employers. The initiative is available to both UK and international students.

• Worcestershire-based Four Squared Recruitment has launched its new Recruitment Academy, a strategic initiative aimed at developing early careers and entry-level talent. The Academy supports new entrants with structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to prepare them for the demands of a competitive job market. Three new team members have also joined Four Squared as a result of the programme. The initiative helps close the gap between emerging candidates and evolving industry needs.

• Gi Group UK, part of global company Gi Group Holding, is strengthening its position in the recruitment and HR sector by delivering forklift and material handling equipment (MHE) training. With warehouse operative roles in high demand across the UK, the company provides essential upskilling opportunities to meet the growing needs of the logistics sector. The MHE training programme supports up to three candidates daily and is RTITB-approved, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency.

• Technology recruitment provider itris has launched itris X, a cloud-based CRM and applicant tracking system (ATS) built specifically for recruitment agencies and staffing professionals. The new platform is designed to streamline the entire talent acquisition process with a focus on automation, scalability, and ease of use. itris X addresses core operational challenges in recruitment by offering AI-powered automation to reduce repetitive tasks, advanced reporting tools for performance insights, and personalised candidate communication features. The system is accessible across devices and integrates with a wide range of recruitment tools and platforms. Key features include lead and marketing management, user-friendly design and comprehensive customer support. itris X is scalable for use by both small agencies and large global firms, maintaining performance and usability regardless of company size.

• ManpowerGroup has launched the Work Intelligence Lab, a new global initiative designed to help employers and workers understand and adapt to the impact of AI on jobs and skills. With over half of employers (53%) already using AI in hiring and onboarding, the Lab provides real-time insights into how automation is transforming the labour market. The Lab leverages Manpower Group’s workforce data, drawn from millions of placements over 70 countries, and integrates real-time hiring trends, employer demand and worker sentiment. It aims to give organisations clearer visibility into emerging skill requirements, role changes and workforce dynamics.

27 May 2025
Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Founded by Alan Golightly (pictured), an experienced recruitment professional with more than 27 years in the industry, the company targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requiring tailored support for complex hiring needs. 

The firm provides permanent recruitment solutions for technical and engineering roles, as well as short-term internal recruitment assistance to help businesses manage hiring fluctuations without increasing fixed costs. Agilient also offers custom recruitment strategies that align with clients’ specific values and growth plans.

Golightly previously worked for, among other oil & gas recruiters, NES Fircroft, and launches Agilient from global energy recruiter Simpson Booth.

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9 July 2024
Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search, Interim recruitment

Robert Walters unifies brands globally

In a statement today, the recruitment specialist says this move comes amid a changing global landscape and “signals the next step in the company’s vision to be the world’s most trusted talent solutions business”.

As the talent requirements and hiring processes of businesses evolve, Robert Walters is combining all of its expertise – specialist professional recruitment, recruitment outsourcing and talent advisory – into one business, allowing it to more seamlessly offer a full suite of talent solutions to help organisations address their hiring challenges.

Robert Walters will offer three core service lines:

  • Specialist professional recruitment: encompassing permanent and temporary recruitment, executive search and interim management.
  • Recruitment outsourcing: enabling organisations to transfer all, or part of, their recruitment needs to Robert Walters either through recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) or contingent workforce solutions (CWS).
  • Talent advisory: supporting the growth of organisations through market intelligence, talent development and future of work consultancy.

Toby Fowlston, CEO, Robert Walters ©Robert Walters

Toby Fowlston, CEO of Robert Walters, comments: “In the past few years, organisations’ hiring requirements have become more complex. From managing talent pipelines, whilst ensuring hiring is inclusive, through to accommodating different modes of employment, our clients want guidance and advice from a single partner across their talent landscape and we have evolved to meet their needs.”

As part of this brand unification, Robert Walters has introduced a new logo and visual identity that captures the essence of its global reach and expertise in talent solutions. The brand, designed to reflect the company’s commitment to quality of service, features refreshed design, imagery and typography.

The company’s digital presence will be revamped to align with the new visual identity, providing a seamless user experience for clients and candidates across the globe.

Fowlston adds: “Next year will mark 40 years of Robert Walters, and we are excited to be evolving into a talent solutions business whilst building upon, and continuing to grow, our specialist professional recruitment offering.”

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8 July 2024
Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR, Hospitality/Leisure, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers

NEW TO THE MARKET: 8-12 JULY 2024

• Payroll solutions partner Alliance (CS) has revealed a new brand identity. The Professional Passport-accredited provider company says its new tagline ‘where payroll meets personality’ “personifies” the company’s team of 12. Its new look is characterised by a pink and blue colour palette, which can be seen across all customer touch points, including a brand new website, email signatures and social media icons.

• Crerar Hotel Group has given 18 candidates aged 16 to 24 the opportunity to complete a two-year course, which will see them achieve up to a SCQF Level 8 qualification. The new initiative – which features a Future Hotelier Apprenticeship and Culinary Apprenticeship – will allow young people to gain valuable on-the-job training and experience, as well as a host of new skills and the foundations for a successful career in hospitality.

• Following the merger of Socially Recruited and Socially, the AI-powered digital headhunter has relaunched as Gaia. Gaia helps employers identify and attract passive candidates with relevant skills and experience before they start job searching. Analysing nearly four million data points, Gaia matches candidates to vacancies. Employers can specify desired skills, experience and traits via desktop or smartphone app without lengthy forms. Gaia then places targeted job ads in the social media feeds of suitable candidates, who can apply instantly using an auto-populated in-app form. An AI assistant guides applicants through the process and captures any missing details. The technology works across all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

1 July 2024
IT/Telecoms, HR, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers

NEW TO THE MARKET: 1-5 JULY 2024

• Barnett Waddingham (BW) has launched Clarity from BW, an initiative to enhance the experience of users who engage with its online services. This technology suite enables users to access their data and obtain “sharper” and actionable insights within a secure digital environment. Clarity from BW empowers clients to make smarter and informed choices, bringing clarity to complex data and empowering better decision making. Clarity from BW encompasses three distinct tranches tailored to the specific needs of their varied client base: Clarity Analyse, Clarity Connect and Clarity Control.

• Heriot-Watt University has announced that nearly 60,000 online students and alumni will get access to Professional Certificates in high-demand areas alongside their degree at no additional cost. Students and alumni studying online with the university’s Edinburgh Business School will be able to choose from more than 500 courses, designed by companies around the world. including Google, IBM, Meta, Salesforce and Microsoft. The Professional Certificates cover subject areas including cybersecurity, project management, digital marketing, accountancy, real estate and data science. It is being provided through a new partnership with global online learning platform Coursera.

• Matrix has launched its new contingent workforce management platform Matrix Prism, which will be available for employers, recruiters and suppliers for quicker processing of indirect personnel. Powered by OutSystems, the platform accelerates sourcing the most appropriate contingent workers and can be quickly adapted and configured to meet the needs of the recruitment marketplace. The end-to-end workflow management system covers the full spectrum of indirect workforce recruitment and supplier engagement. It combines streamlined, automated workflows with expert support.

28 June 2024
Retail, Public sector, Transport & logistics

Fine arts firm paints a picture for veterans on Armed Forces Day

Gander & White, a fine art logistics company since 1933, providing art storage, transport, installation and customs services to private arts collectors, is highlighting career opportunities in global fine art logistics for military veterans to coincide with Armed Forces Day tomorrow [29 June 2024].

Gander & White has pledged to donate £1k for every veteran who joins the company over the next 12 months. The initiative is a partnership with the Help for Heroes charity, which supports those who served under UK command, including civilians who worked as translators during the war in Afghanistan, and embedded journalists.

The third-generation, family-owned company has a rich military history. It was established in 1933 by RAF officer Frank White, and from 1966-81 was run by his wife Andrée, who herself played a prominent role in the French Resistance, becoming one of the most decorated women in France and receiving the Légion d’Honneur among other honours.

As an accredited member of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and a participant in the Ministry of Defence’s Career Transition Partnership, Gander & White is dedicated to supporting veterans in their transition to civilian careers.

• Elsewhere in the recruitment industry, for Tom Cornell, industrial and organisational psychologist at HireVue, too many businesses are still failing veterans as they struggle to decipher military CVs, and veterans lack the professional networks. He believes that for this reason, hiring needs to focus on skills of a candidate, rather than their experience and route to employment. 

Cornell explains: “It’s fantastic to see schemes focusing on hiring ex-military and service leavers in the UK. When hiring, employers will be prioritising skills over traditional experience, which means businesses can unlock a wealth of talent from a community that is often overlooked when focusing on traditional CVs and routes into work. 

“By placing an emphasis on skills, employers will see that service leavers possess a unique blend of honed abilities and dedication, often gained in high-pressure environments. Focusing on these transferable skills creates a win-win situation: companies gain access to a wider pool of top talent, and service leavers find rewarding careers that use their valuable expertise.”

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