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

Tried and tested: candidate assessments

The range of online testing and assessment tools is vast and readily available, so recruiters have no reason not to take them up and offer candidates a much better recruitment experience. Sue Weekes explains

Analysis 24 October 2016

Don't panic... be happy!

C-level recruitment in a post-Brexit world
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 24 October 2016

Keeping the momentum going

Although latest reports reveal a rosy picture for the recruitment industry, the sector needs to look internally at how to attract and maintain their own talent to keep riding the success story wave. Colin Cottell reports

Analysis, Your recruitment business 24 October 2016

eResponse promotes Drew to Options Training

Worcestershire-based recruiter eResponse Group’s training division Options Training has promoted Ben Drew to a new role of business development director.
Your recruitment business 21 October 2016

Coople strengthens board

Coople has appointed a new board member and two board observers to strengthen its expertise across the technology, financial, operational and commercial sectors.
Your recruitment business 21 October 2016

Using learning to accelerate performance

This is an extract from founder of Mission Excellence Justin Hughes’s new book, The Business of Excellence. Hughes was the keynote speaker at Recruiter’s recent ‘Executive Briefing: Inspiring an innovation culture’.
Advice, Your recruitment business 20 October 2016

Talent acquisition roles in demand in China

Talent acquisition managers rank among the top five in-demand HR jobs in China, according to ZW HR Consulting.
In-house recruitment 19 October 2016

Use freelancers to drive innovation not plug skills gaps

The use of freelancers can spur innovation in businesses and their growth, as long as employers do not use them simply to fill talent gaps, the dean of Trinity Business School has told a London audience.
In-house recruitment, Your recruitment business 19 October 2016

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions launches new website

Global staffing solutions provider Worldwide Recruitment Solutions has launched a new website.
Your recruitment business 17 October 2016

Randstad launches digital HR handbook WorkPocket

Global recruiter Randstad has launched a digital version of its HR handbook WorkPocket.
In-house recruitment, Your recruitment business 17 October 2016

Recruiters warned to check legality of foreign language adverts

Recruiters have been urged to ensure their clients know they cannot advertise a role in Britain solely in a foreign language, unless it is a job requirement, or face hefty fines and potentially devastating damage to their agency’s reputation.
11 October 2016

Court of Appeal confirms holiday pay ruling

The Court of Appeal has confirmed a ruling concerning holiday pay this past Friday that is set to have far reaching consequences for recruitment agencies and the consultants they employ, employment lawyers have warned.
In-house recruitment, Legislation/Regulation 10 October 2016

PageGroup partners mental health charities to inspire change

PageGroup has signed a pledge with mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Health to underline its commitment to ending the stigma and discrimination against employees with mental health problems.
Companies 10 October 2016

Embark consolidates brands

Specialist consultancy Embark Group said it has brought together two of its existing brands.
10 October 2016

Harding to head up eResponse HR launch

Midlands recruiter eResponse Group has created a new three-person human resources department to oversee training and development of more than 100 staff.
Your recruitment business 7 October 2016

In-house recruiters find new ways of attracting diversity and innovation

Speaking to parents of new hires about the merits of working in their industry, implementing more structured early career programmes and embracing cognitive diversity are just some of the ways in-house recruiters are seeking to gain a competitive advantage through more diverse workforces.
In-house recruitment, Emerging talent 5 October 2016
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