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

Nicholas promoted at PageGroup

Global specialist recruiter PageGroup has promoted Bev Nicholas to regional talent director.
Your recruitment business 23 January 2015

Capgemini appoints Holman senior VP

Diane Holman joins consulting, technology and outsourcing service provider Capgemini as senior vice president, head of group talent management.
Your recruitment business 23 January 2015

Peter Cheese: Recruitment has become a strategic business function

Recruiting, particularly by in-house recruiters, has become a very strategic business function, according to Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) chief executive Peter Cheese.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 21 January 2015

Wolters Kluwer partners with ADP via Croner

Global information services business Wolters Kluwer, through its UK brand Croner, has entered into a partnership with human capital management solutions provider ADP.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 21 January 2015

CloudSense Services partners with Fairsail

International cloud technology company CloudSense Services has entered a partnership with global, cloud-based HR management system software provider Fairsail.
Your recruitment business 21 January 2015

Sheffield City Council extends contract with Capita

Sheffield City Council has extended its existing seven-year partnership with outsourced services company Capita, which began in January 2009, by up to a further six years.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 21 January 2015

Penna’s Towers appointed to Guardian advisory board

Julie Towers, board director and managing director of recruitment solutions at Penna, has been appointed to newspaper The Guardian’s 2015 Public Leader editorial advisory board following nominations by her peers.
Your recruitment business 20 January 2015

HR directors expect permanent professional hiring increase

Almost half of HR directors plan to increase permanent recruitment of professionals in H1 2015, according to finance staffing specialist Robert Half.
Your recruitment business 20 January 2015

Invest|R Group opens Covent Garden office

The Invest|R Group (TIG) has opened an office in Covent Garden.
Your recruitment business 19 January 2015

Reeves leaves Kellan Group

Tony Reeves has stepped down as executive chairman of the Kellan Group.
Your recruitment business 15 January 2015

Recruit announces two major acquisitions, sets sights on UK

Japanese staffing firm Recruit, owner of job board Indeed and one of the largest players in the global staffing industry, this morning [14 January] announced its intention to buy two Australian recruitment companies.
Your recruitment business 14 January 2015

Frazer John Recruitment raises £450k investment

Frazer John Recruitment has received a £320k investment from the Greater Manchester Loan fund.
Your recruitment business 14 January 2015

Duffield carries out MBO of Better Placed HR Recruitment

Better Placed HR Recruitment has undergone a management buyout (MBO) by its co-founder Paul Duffield.
Your recruitment business 14 January 2015

Council set to pay £60k for recruitment of senior managers

Herefordshire Council has earmarked £60k for the recruitment of permanent senior figures, according to a report.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 12 January 2015

Impellam appoints Mee finance director

Global managed services and specialist staffing recruiter Impellam Group has appointed Darren Mee as group finance director, effective 2 February.
Your recruitment business 12 January 2015

Bass appointed head of talent acquisition for three brands

TFS Healthcare, GEOEXO AND NEXERE Consulting, three separate but related recruitment companies, have collectively appointed Liz Bass as head of talent acquisition to implement and head up the internal recruitment function for all three brands.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 9 January 2015
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