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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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches include: Beamery, Hela Job, SmashFly Technologies, Storm2, Taylor Root, Teachright

New to MarketPublic sector, Education 9 September 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches include: Brightwork, CV-Library, Driver Hire, Fedcap Employment, JobDiva, JobTeaser, Norman Broadbent Group, Sonovate

ContractsPublic sector, Transport & logistics 9 September 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s appointments include: Autotech Recruit, Bibby Financial Services, Eden Scott, Frazer Jones, Mane Contract Services, Oleeo, Pedersen & Partners, StepStone, Thorn Baker, Totaljobs

PeopleMarketing, Transport & logistics 9 September 2019

Garden centre seeks staff to add magic to customer experience

Is your first reaction to any depiction of Father Christmas: “Santa! I know him, I know him!”? Then we have the perfect role for you.

Lighter SideRetail 6 September 2019

Recruiter looks for love on Channel 4’s First Dates Hotel

A Leicester-based recruitment consultant is the latest to take to reality TV in search of love through his appearance on Channel 4’s First Dates Hotel.

Lighter SideLife sciences 6 September 2019

Jobs report finds fastest fall in permanent appointments for three years

Permanent staff appointments have declined at the quickest rate for more than three years, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs.

6 September 2019

Government’s post-Brexit scheme for EU workers is good news for recruiters

The government’s move to enable EU citizens to apply for temporary leave to remain in the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit is good news for recruiters.

5 September 2019

Spending review fails to allay IR35 and Brexit worries

The Chancellor’s spending review has done nothing to alleviate concerns about the impact of the impending IR35 off-payroll extension into the private sector or whether the UK has the right skills strategy in place to thrive post-Brexit, according to recruitment and staffing organisations.

Public sector, Social care 5 September 2019

Employers overlook training for contingent workers

UK employers are overlooking the training needs of contingent workers, according to global skills organisation City & Guilds Group.

5 September 2019

GLAA charges three people with modern slavery offences

Three people have now been charged with modern slavery offences in South Wales by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).

Industrial/Manufacturing 5 September 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 2-6 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches, openings and moves include: Cook Investment Group

New to MarketHealthcare/Medical 5 September 2019

Recruiters show mixed response to dramatic events in Parliament

Continued Brexit uncertainty created by last night’s dramatic events in Parliament is causing recruiters concerns about the impact on candidates, clients and their own companies – but some want Parliament to sort out the situation as soon as possible and others are just bored with the whole process.

4 September 2019