G4S pays recruiters like lawyers

A new model of executive recruitment based on professional services such as accountancy and law, in which recruiters are paid on an hourly basis, has resulted in global security company G4S filling 14 senior roles, as well as massive savings in the model’s first 18 months of operation, according to the firm’s global head of resourcing.

MPC makes hiring more streamlined

Volume hiring of creative and technically skilled people could keep hiring managers mired in administrative work.

Work as part of HR’s team…

Agency recruiters need to improve their understanding of HR’s role if they are to build long-term and profitable relationships with clients, a conference has heard.

Cornerstone of career progression

In response to the publication of the ‘Richard Review into Apprenticeships’ (‘Everyone likes apprenticeships, says former Dragon Richard, but change needed’, recruiter.co.uk, 27 November), we welcome the findings of this thorough report, in particular the recognition that employer support needs to be embedded in apprenticeships and that course content must be rigorous.

Thomas on track for February departure from Network Rail

Network Rail’s head of resourcing Adrian Thomas says he is “quite enjoying the thought process of here’s an opportunity to do something new”, having announced he is to leave the company in February.

Futurestep gets Siemens France deal

Recruitment and talent management company Futurestep has won a two-year contract for recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) at tech firm Siemens in France.

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Recruitment and resourcing professionals have found themselves with plenty to do, as this buoyant industry embraces new technology and invests in younger talent