HR

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

Technology, Your business 20 May 2025

UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Technology, Temporary workforce 19 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Technology, Your business 15 May 2025

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Legislation/Regulation 15 May 2025
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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Technology, Your recruitment business 15 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

Your business, Your recruitment business 14 May 2025

UK-INDIA FTA: Financially beneficial for firms to second Indian workers to the UK

Following the news that the UK and India have agreed a trade deal, what will that mean for mobility of workers?

Emerging talent, Legislation/Regulation 9 May 2025
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Tech & Tools: May/June 2025

Rise of native AI applicant tracking systems

Your business, Your recruitment business 7 May 2025
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Soundbites: May/June 2025

Which proposed aspects would you like to see removed from the Employment Rights Bill?

Supplier, Your business 7 May 2025

ADVERTORIAL: Your views on assessment wanted for global survey

International assessment specialist cut-e is seeking the views of Britain’s HR, recruitment and talent practitioners as part of a worldwide survey into the changing nature of psychometric assessment.

11 November 2015

FINANCIALS: Penna posts best H1 results since recession

HR consulting group Penna Consulting has announced significant increases in half-yearly revenue, its best H1 performance since the economic downturn began, according to chairman Stephen Rowlinson.
Your recruitment business 10 November 2015

BrightHR launches cloud-based solution for SMEs

People management software provider BrightHR has launched a new cloud-based HR solution specifically for small and medium enterprises.
Your recruitment business 9 November 2015

KCA Deutag takes on Weddell for global talent

Aberdeen-headquartered oil company KCA Deutag has appointed Pauline Weddell as head of global talent and mobility.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 6 November 2015

Happy Finish brings in Broad for talent

Media production company Happy Finish has appointed Ryan Broad as chief talent officer.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 6 November 2015

Emric brings in Fjaestead in Stockholm

Stockholm-based software provider Emric AB has appointed Lisa Fjaestead as HR director.
Your recruitment business 6 November 2015

Balance Recruitment changes Skillern’s remit

Search consultancy Balance Recruitment has given senior consultant John Skillern a new remit covering senior appointments.
Your recruitment business 6 November 2015

AA appoints Morgans head of talent

The Automobile Association (AA) has appointed Craig Morgans as head of talent acquisition, learning and development.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 6 November 2015

FINANCIALS: Cross Country Healthcare reveals revenue increase

US recruiter Cross Country Healthcare has posted revenue of US$195.7m (£127.6) for the third quarter of this year.
5 November 2015

FINANCIALS: Adecco’s UK & Ireland revenue flat in Q3

Recruitment giant Adecco has reported flat year-on-year revenue growth in the UK & Ireland, according to results for the three months to 30 September 2015.
Companies 5 November 2015

Recruiters again urged to use social media cautiously

Recruiters have been warned to tread carefully when vetting candidates using social media because of potential discrimination claims.
In-house recruitment, Your recruitment business 4 November 2015

The Curve Group is resourcing partner for Thistle Insurance

Outsourcing and talent management firm The Curve Group has been appointed outsourced resourcing partner for Thistle Insurance Services, part of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 4 November 2015

SuccessFactors wins HR contract for BAT

Cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solution provider SuccessFactors has won a contract to standardise HR services for British American Tobacco’s 57,000 global employees.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 4 November 2015

Stanton House partners with Raw Talent Academy

Multi-sector recruiter Stanton House has partnered with Raw Talent Academy as it seeks to grow its own workforce.
Your recruitment business 4 November 2015

US Chartwell Staffing acquires Tiger Information Systems

Just days after announcing the acquisition of Victory Staffing Solutions, Chartwell Staffing Solutions has announced the acquisition of New York City-based legal staffing, recruiting and training agency Tiger Information Systems.
Your recruitment business 4 November 2015

US The Children’s Place retains Allegis Partners to find CHRO

Global executive search firm Allegis Partners has been retained by clothing retailer The Children’s Place to recruit its chief human resources officer.
In-house recruitment, Your recruitment business 4 November 2015
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