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

APPOINTMENTS: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Ambition, Brady Solicitors, Calibre One, Oakleaf Group, Primis Talent, RMS Recruitment

Your business, Your recruitment business 26 July 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Acorn, AMS, Ankaa, Encore Personnel, IDnow

Supplier, Your recruitment business 26 July 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Acorn, APSCo, Bobcheck, Digitas, Harper Fox Partners, Tiger Recruitment

Supplier, Your recruitment business 26 July 2022

Oakleaf Partnership launches in the US

Specialist HR, reward and payroll recruitment and executive search business Oakleaf Partnership is to launch in the US, creating two managing director roles.

Your recruitment business 19 July 2022

Viewpoint: Attack of the umbrella clones – the sequel

A new threat to compliance is on the rise in the umbrella sector

Supplier, Technology 11 July 2022

Dive in to the talent pool

A new report from The Forum for In-House Recruitment Managers (The Firm) suggests that while most organisations use talent pools to fill their roles, not many do it effectively

Your business, Your recruitment business 11 July 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 27 JUNE-1 JULY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley, Forsyth Barnes, Maxwell Bond, New Street Consulting Group, Primis Talent, Procurement Heads, Realm Recruit, REC

Your business, Your recruitment business 30 June 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27 JUNE-1 JULY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Aspire, Cloud Assess, Conexus, Deel, EVONA, g2 Recruitment, Jobrapido, Spinks, Travelex

Supplier, Your business 30 June 2022

Government moves to repeal ban on agency staff for striking workers

The government has today [23 June 2022] formally announced legislation that will repeal the ban on agency staff covering for striking workers.

Your business, Your recruitment business 23 June 2022

Giving Back Day gives New Directions staff work for a good cause

Employees at recruitment group New Directions are being encouraged to do their bit for a cause close to their heart with the introduction of a fully paid Giving Back Day.

Your recruitment business 22 June 2022

US People2.0 buys Brookson Group

US-based People2.0 has acquired the Brookson Group, a UK provider of support services to independent contractors.

Supplier, Your business 22 June 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 JUNE 2022

This week’s appointments include: Cymphony, Ducatus Partners, Maxwell Bond, Rowan Executive Search, Staffing 360 Solutions, Strategic Resources, VIQU

Your business, Your recruitment business 22 June 2022

Recruiter Girling Jones among UK firms trialling four-day weeks

Construction and property recruiter Girling Jones is among the 70 UK companies involved in a six-month trial beginning today [6 June] of working a four-day week with no loss in pay.

Your business, Your recruitment business 6 June 2022

Harvey joins THRIVE to head up people & culture

Digital learning and skills specialist THRIVE has appointed Sacha Harvey (pictured) as its new head of people & culture.

Your business 6 June 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 6-10 JUNE 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: FreeAgent, Gattaca, IR35 Pro, Optionis Group

Supplier, Temporary workforce 6 June 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 JUNE 2022

This week’s appointments include: Biotech Rec, Davidson Gray, Engineer Rec, Forsyth Barnes, Randstad, VIQU

Supplier, Your recruitment business 6 June 2022
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