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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Social care, Engineering 27 May 2025

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

Trinity Bridge expands in Central Europe, appoints MD for Germany

Hospitality specialist executive search firm Trinity Bridge is expanding its operations in Central Europe with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek.

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

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IRP March 2019: Closing the gender pay gap

Simon Blockley, chief executive, Guidant Global on closing the gender pay gap.

11 March 2019
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IRP April 2019: Building a trusted business

Clare Alderton, managing director, A1 Locums on building a trusted business.

11 March 2019
Immigration

Legal update: Brexit and EU workers

The REC helps answer questions over the supply of EU workers.

Legal, HR 11 March 2019

The Intelligence: Labour and skills shortages on the rise

For all the recent political uncertainty, one immense challenge facing UK businesses has remained constant: labour and skills shortages.

11 March 2019
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The View: Help us to help you!

The REC needs you to get involved, says Neil Carberry, REC chief executive.

11 March 2019
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Working towards more inclusive workplaces

The REC is working with Parliament to better support more diverse workplaces.

11 March 2019
Alan Furley

Alan Furley: Add a marketing mindset to your arsenal

Recruitment campaigns can be much closer to marketing than we think.

Ask the expert: April 2019

I've implemented various client and candidate engagement strategies over the last year. Any tips to help maximise their chances of success? How long should I give each strategy before I cut my losses?

11 March 2019
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IR35's rocky road

Agencies, contractors and end clients face a bumpy ride ahead, as the changes to IR35 are extended to the private sector. Colin Cottell looks at ways to ensure a smoother journey  

11 March 2019
Paul Flynn

Paul Flynn: Guiding light

Successful recruitment entrepreneur Paul Flynn spent three years partying hard – and his health suffered for it. Now, though, he has cleaned up his act, and is helping other people to make the same journey, he tells Colin Cottell

11 March 2019

Soundbites April 2019

What’s the best way of handling a client that’s been rude to a candidate you have sent over for interview?

11 March 2019
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Viewpoint: Beyond the social network

Real relationships and true industry knowledge are still vital

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Look for cultural add, not cultural fit

Is it time to ditch hiring people for cultural fit?

Executive search 11 March 2019
Paul Flynn

Lead by example to tackle alcohol and drug abuse

Recruitment leaders must realise their behaviours affect their workforce – for good and bad.

11 March 2019

Stay calm when confronted with abusive candidates

A recruitment director has urged recruiters working in agencies to stay cool, calm and collected when confronted with abusive candidates.

8 March 2019

International Women’s Day: women urge industry to embrace flexible working

The recruitment agency sector has been urged to up its game in embracing flexible working this International Women’s Day.

8 March 2019
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