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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

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

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

Digital education recruitment platform Humly has finalised the purchase of London-based supply agency Future Education.

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].

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.

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

FINANCIALS: Matchtech Group’s outlook for 2015 meets expectations

In its latest trading update recruitment firm Matchtech Group has reported that the outlook for the 2015 is in line with previous expectations.
Engineering 14 November 2014

We all need to cultivate talent

The UK is witnessing an ever-widening gap between the skills of those looking to secure work and those required for the jobs that are available.
13 November 2014

Attracting alternative investors is behind Rethink Group’s potential AIM de-listing

International talent management and recruitment services provider Rethink Group’s strategic plan and need for alternative investment is behind the company’s bid to de-list from the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
IT/Telecoms, Life sciences 13 November 2014

Qatar criticised over alleged labour abuses ahead of World Cup

Qatar has been criticised for inadequate response to alleged labour abuses ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
13 November 2014

UK government plans to extend 24-hour visa service

The government has unveiled plans to extend its 24-hour visa service as part of efforts to attract more investment in Britain.
13 November 2014

Character traits are key when recruiting for expat assignments

Just like choosing a new recruit, companies need to carefully consider the investment they are about to make in a selectee for an expatriate assignment. But how do they know whether even the most competent employee will thrive in an overseas environment?
HR 12 November 2014

Diversity and inclusion strategies are shaping global mobility programmes

Corporate diversity and inclusion strategies are evolving alongside of and having an increasing impact on global mobility programmes, according to research by Crown World Mobility.
HR 12 November 2014

Banks step up efforts to recruit ex-military personnel

Banks such as JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi and Goldman Sachs have been increasing the number of people they hire from the army, the navy, air force and marines, according to an article in the Financial Times.
12 November 2014

New LinkedIn product will predict company fit says VP

Business networking site LinkedIn is piloting a search program that is designed to reveal whether a potential recruit not only has the necessary experience, skills and knowledge for the job but is also a good fit for a particular company.
HR 12 November 2014

Deutsche Bank offers expat spouses life options

With family unhappiness often a key factor when expatriate assignments fail, Deutsche Bank has launched a four-pronged approach to help accompanying spouses and partners adjust to life abroad.
12 November 2014

Record number of people now in work in UK

There are now a record 30.8m people in work in the UK with the employment rate back to pre-recession levels, according to a government statement.
12 November 2014

Capita on track to achieve 8% growth

Outsourcing and recruitment giant Capita is on track to achieve 8% organic growth, net of attrition, by the end of the year, according to its interim management statement.

One third of jobs are at risk from automation, says report

One third of jobs in the UK are at risk from automation within 20 years, according to a joint report from Deloitte and Oxford University.

LinkedIn faces lawsuit for reference report tool

Business-orientated social networking platform LinkedIn is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over its reference report tool due to potential privacy violations, according to The New York Times.
Creative/Digital/Media 12 November 2014

Creative industries in the UK face skills shortage, says Pinewood CEO

Creative industries are facing a skills shortage in the UK, warned Ivan Dunleavy, chief executive of Pinewood Shepperton.

GatenbySanderson undergoes MBO from founder Goodwin

GatenbySanderson, a leading executive recruiter across public services, has announced the completion of a management buy-out (MBO) of the business from founder Graham Goodwin.
Creative/Digital/Media, Education 12 November 2014
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