Technology

IBM survey finds UK business leaders expect 25% of workforce need to retrain

An IBM survey has found that a large number of UK respondents expect roughly 25% of the workforce would need retraining as a result of artificial intelligence (AI).

Two US locations offer a new Scene for tech recruiter

London-based Scene, a specialist tech recruitment and growth consultancy, has announced the opening of two new US offices in New York and Los Angeles.

IT/Telecoms 19 April 2024

Blair’s Multiverse acquires AI talent software firm Searchlight

Workplace training company Multiverse has bought AI talent intelligence and skills assessment platform Searchlight for an undisclosed sum.

Microsoft teams up with SThree to improve operations

SThree, the leading STEM-specialist staffing group, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft that is intended to power its industry-leading Technology Improvement Programme.

Businesses must use AI in ‘all its formats’ says Martin-Fagg

UK businesses need to use technology such as AI to increase productivity, emphasise a ‘customer first’ attitude and grow by increasing market share.

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Tech & Tools: March/April 2024

IN FOCUS: Extending reality

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 MARCH 2024

This week’s new launches include: Connect Appointments, Eventus Recruitment Group, Granger Reis, Localyze, The Intersection Network

Former SThree head joins Levin ahead of ‘transformative’ phase

Technology recruitment company Levin has appointed Dave Rees as new chair of the board.

Executive search, IT/Telecoms 27 February 2024

Granger Reis appoints Dargan to lead new digital infrastructure practice

International executive search firm Granger Reis has appointed Steve Dargan to lead its new digital infrastructure (DI) practice.

Warning on use of emotion analysis technology

The Information Commissioner’s Office will issue guidance on biometric technologies and their use in spring 2023, while it is currently warning organisations to be wary around the risks of using emotion analysis technology before putting it into use.

Tech & Tools: November/December 2022

IN FOCUS: Embracing data and intelligence analytics

IT/Telecoms 15 November 2022

UK will struggle to fill jobs of the future if AI not adopted in schools

New research has included a list of innovative computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) jobs that could be available in the years ahead.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 31 OCTOBER-4 NOVEMBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: FDM Group, Lorien, Norman Broadbent Group, VIQU, Whistl

Sales, Transport & logistics 4 November 2022

AI tools in recruitment: an ‘automated pseudoscience’ and not to be trusted?

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in hiring can be described as an “automated pseudoscience”, according to the latest research.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 OCTOBER 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: ManpowerGroup, UiPath

Are you ready for digital Right to Work identity screening?

With just days and hours left to go until the ending of temporary adjustments to Right to Work screening, time is running out for those yet to decide what to implement in its place.

29 September 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 26-30 SEPTEMBER 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: TalentPredix, Totaljobs

People growth collective Tellent established to deliver one-stop HR tooling shop

A new leadership group or ‘people growth collective’ called Tellent has been created through an acquisition and the joining-up of several hiring software, HR management system and employee performance management software firms.

IT/Telecoms, HR 21 September 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 19-23 SEPTEMBER 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Alvius, Cast UK, Cathcart Technology, FDM Group, Matrix

Viewpoint: Technology’s role in the cyber skills shortage

Burgeoning skills gap in tech sectors means strong demand in recruitment

IT/Telecoms, HR 13 September 2022

Tech & Tools: September/October 2022

IN FOCUS: Using data and technology to improve ED&I

IT/Telecoms, HR 13 September 2022

Reinventing the world of recruiting

As the business world changed how we approach work following the pandemic, modern recruitment technology propelled the industry into the new regime of work.

IT/Telecoms 13 September 2022

Gravitas announces two major appointments and international expansion

Gravitas Recruitment Group, a UK-headquartered international recruitment company, is announcing three major moves in its growth strategy today [12 September 2022].

Engineering, Executive search 12 September 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 SEPTEMBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: Clayton Legal, Code First Girls, IGA Talent Solutions, Keystream Group, Next Ventures, Pertemps, Russell Taylor Group

Focus Cloud buys fellow IT recruitment specialist Cognitive Group

European IT recruitment group Focus Cloud has acquired specialist Microsoft recruitment firm Cognitive Group.

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