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Skill-based hiring can have ugly consequences – what can go wrong?

Skill-based hiring (SBH) is a hiring strategy that focuses on recruiting and selecting candidates based primarily on their demonstrated ability to perform each skill required for the position.

HR 2 May 2025

Elite Leaders appoints new Executive Team member

Elite Leaders is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris O’Connell to its Executive team.

1 May 2025

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

Digital education recruitment platform Humly has finalised the purchase of London-based supply agency Future Education.

Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media 1 May 2025

HMRC to ‘revise’ IR35 CEST tool

The government has announced that its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool will be “revised” from today [30 April 2025].

IT/Telecoms, Accounting/Finance 30 April 2025

APSCo briefs House of Lords on more amendments to Employment Rights Bill

Trade body APSCo has warned Peers of urgent amendments needed to the Employment Rights Bill, which must be addressed before it reaches Royal Assent.

30 April 2025

Policy changes leave US frontline workers nervous about jobs

Global trade policy changes are leaving US frontline workers nervous, angry and stressed out about potential effects on their jobs.

HR 30 April 2025

The SR Group liquidates two German offices

The SR Group’s German companies will formally enter into a solvent liquidation process on 1 May.

30 April 2025

Eurobase People appoints new sales director to push growth

IT/tech recruiter Eurobase People has appointed Steven Oakley (pictured) as sales director.

Sales, IT/Telecoms 30 April 2025

Recruitment insolvencies on rise at fastest rate since financial crash

Recruitment agencies are shutting for business at their fastest rate in 15 years, according to analysis by business news outlet CityAM.

28 April 2025

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Lee Walker

We look into the background of people working in recruitment to see what their aspirations were when they were younger – and what makes them tick today...

Executive search, HR 19 July 2017

Don’t ignore business in Brexit debate, Cook warns

The group CEO of specialist recruiter nGAGE has warned the views of business need to be heard in the current debate about Brexit.

Engineering, Banking/Financial services 19 July 2017

JobsOutlook reveals positive news sector-wide

Employers across all sectors are seeking to hire for permanent roles, according to the latest JobsOutlook by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

19 July 2017

Flexible workspace freedom

Recruiters are big users of shared workspaces, enjoying the flexibility they offer. Colin Cottell and Greg Pitcher investigate

19 July 2017

Take a break but make it later if you want to contact candidates

Do you take your lunch at 1pm sharp? You may want to rethink the timing of this, particularly if you’re seeking to contact a candidate with the perfect opportunity.

18 July 2017

Recruitment barometer set fair

The UK recruitment industry is taking all the uncertainy in its stride, according to the latest Sector Barometer.

17 July 2017

Agencies need not fear a Labour government

Recruiters can breathe easily under a future Labour government, says the shadow business secretary.

17 July 2017

Ex-Kellan Group directors launch Hesketh James

Two former directors of multi-discipline recruiter Kellan Group have joined forces to launch a new hospitality recruitment agency.

Hospitality/Leisure 17 July 2017

Be more self-aware in business situations advises drama tutor

How successful are you at using your peripheral vision?

10 July 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 JULY 2017

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting Group, Hays, Jagex, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, Sky Recruitment Solutions, Woodrow Mercer

Retail, Creative/Digital/Media 10 July 2017

Eddie drops in to open Red Eagle Recruitment’s new head office

1980s Winter Olympics star Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards swooped down on Folkestone this past week to officially open Red Eagle Recruitment’s new head office on Sandgate Road.

4 July 2017

Take up Calibre Search’s Wimbledon’t Challenge next week!

Calling all recruiters... You could be game, set and match away from winning a £100 Wimbledon-themed hamper – just for doing your best Andy Murray impression.

Hospitality/Leisure 30 June 2017

Capita completes sale of recruitment businesses to Endless

Capita has completed the sale of its specialist recruitment businesses within education, social, care and health personnel to Endless, a specialist turnaround investor.

Public sector, Social care 30 June 2017

Rise in backing for Chisbridge’s offer for InterQuest

The board of Chisbridge’s offer for technology recruiter InterQuest now has the backing of 45.3% of shareholders.

IT/Telecoms 30 June 2017

Work Group reveals progress on potential acquisition

Work Group continues to make progress on a potential acquisition, the recruitment services organisation has revealed.

30 June 2017

Industry calls for clarity over EU workers’ status

While recruiters should welcome government plans to give EU workers currently in the UK settled status, questions remain over how these plans will work in practice.

Legal 27 June 2017