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”.

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.

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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.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

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

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?

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Tech & Tools: May/June 2025

Rise of native AI applicant tracking systems

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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

Petroplan launches employee share scheme to drive productivity

Specialist global energy talent acquisition group Petroplan has launched an employee share scheme.

EY-IBM alliance aims to address post-Covid challenges

EY and IBM have announced an alliance expansion to help businesses around the world address pressing workforce challenges in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Your business, Technology 30 May 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 30 MAY-3 JUNE 2022

This week’s appointments include: APSCo, Baltimore Consulting, Calibre One, Coleman James, Europa Worldwide Group, Fox Agency, Omni

NEW TO THE MARKET: 30 MAY-3 JUNE 2022

This week’s new launches include: Baltimore Consulting, Brixton Finishing School, PUSH Mind and Body, RoleCatcher, Skillsearch, Sky Recruitment Solutions

Supplier, Your business 30 May 2022

AMS welcomes Stuart back as CFO

AMS, a global provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services, has welcomed Gordon Stuart back to the business as chief financial officer, the company has announced.

Virgin Group appoints Humphrey to new chief people officer

Virgin Group has appointed Nikki Humphrey (pictured) to the newly-created role of chief people officer (CPO) for the group.

Your business 19 May 2022

IAG Cargo appoints Andrews chief people officer

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has appointed Caroline Andrews as chief people officer.

Your business 17 May 2022

Castle Employment promotes Scott to director accountancy & finance division

Accountancy and finance recruitment professional Louise Scott has been appointed as a director of Castle Employment Group after eight years with the company.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 16-20 MAY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: CareersinESG.com

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 MAY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Flight Story, VIQU, Wilbury Stratton

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 MAY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Fawcett Society, Indeed Flex, REC

Supplier, Your business 11 May 2022

AMS brings two new directors on board following period of growth

Global provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solution) has appointed two new directors, Jacqueline Welch and Franck Cohen, to its board.

Your business 5 May 2022

Side acquisition strengthens Randstad’s offering and market position

Recruitment agency Randstad France has announced its intentions to acquire end-to-end digital staffing platform Side in France.

Mercer appoints new UK career business leader

Kerry Ghize has joined global talent consulting firm Mercer UK as its new career business leader.

Your business 19 April 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 18-22 APRIL 2022

This week’s appointments include: RAMP Global, Realm Recruit

Firms save thousands on hiring veterans by claiming NI relief

Businesses that take on UK veterans will save thousands through National Insurance (NI) relief.

Supplier, Your business 13 April 2022
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