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

FINANCIALS: Prime People sees small NFI growth

Global professional and technical recruiter Prime People has seen a marginal year-on-year increase in net fee income (NFI) of 1.87%, buoyed by a strong performance in its Asia business, according to results for the half-year ended 30 September 2016.
9 November 2016

Peace Child ambassador used ‘inner recruiter’ to change career plans

Embracing her ‘inner recruiter’ has helped a ‘Work the Change’ ambassador for youth empowerment organisation Peace Child completely change career path.
In-house recruitment, Emerging talent 9 November 2016

NPAworldwide adds eight to network

Global recruiting network NPAworldwide has added eight new member firms to its roster.
Your recruitment business 9 November 2016

Colesco Consulting buys PRG Recruitment in pre-pack deal

Scotland-based recruiter PRG Recruitment has been sold to recruitment group Colesco Consulting as part of a pre-pack deal.
9 November 2016

Symphony Technology completes Bond International buy

Private equity firm Symphony Technology Group (STG) has completed the purchase of Bond International Software.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 8 November 2016

MPs visit to check Sports Direct working practices overshadowed by bugging claim

Six MPs from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee have claimed an attempt was made to bug their private discussions after a surprise visit to sports retailer Sports Direct's Shirebrook warehouse yesterday.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 8 November 2016

Deliveroo couriers’ demands for union recognition open floodgates for other gig workers

In-house recruiters have been urged to review working practices of ‘gig’ workers, with employment lawyers warning a recent landmark tribunal victory by Uber drivers in the UK risks opening the floodgates for other similar claims being brought.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 8 November 2016

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services reveal fall in revenue

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has announced revenue fell 0.8% for the third quarter of 2016.
8 November 2016

Recruiters must expect more delays following High Court ruling on Article 50

Recruiters have been warned to expect further delays in organisations’ hiring plans due to a landmark court ruling, which says UK’s Parliament must vote on whether to trigger Article 50.
Legislation/Regulation 4 November 2016

Metro Bank takes gender-neutral stance for staff and customers alike

High street bank Metro Bank has come out in favour of gender neutrality with the announcement that employees and prospective candidates who do not identify with a specific gender will be able to choose Mx as a title and non-binary as a gender.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 4 November 2016

Oakleaf Partnership appoints three consultants

HR recruitment and search business Oakleaf Partnership has welcomed Charlotte Matthew, Maddie Dakin and Simon Lazarus as consultants within its London team.
Your recruitment business 4 November 2016

Webhelps appoints Scheffler CHRO

Global business process outsourcing and customer experience company Webhelp has appointed Christine Scheffler as chief human resources officer.
Your recruitment business 2 November 2016

Virgin Atlantic recruits take to the skies

The first batch of recruits to take part in Virgin Atlantic’s Future Flyers Programme will take to the skies this January.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 2 November 2016

Venture Recruitment launches new website

Retail, hospitality, marketing and HR recruiter Venture Recruitment has launched a new website.
Your recruitment business 31 October 2016

Gregory Allen: What's your karaoke moment?

This past weekend, I was picking up the microphone in a London karaoke bar, preparing for an amazing rendition of Bring him home from Les Mis. In the room was a seriously eclectic mix of friends and friends of friends. .
Your recruitment business 25 October 2016

The Purpose Myth

When asked who you think experiences a greater sense of purpose in their job, a hospital cleaner or a surgeon performing life-saving procedures, the answer at first seems obvious.
Advice 25 October 2016
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