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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.

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].

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

Honey G hangs on in The X Factor – but only just

Rapping recruiter Honey G is hanging on in there in this year’s TV reality competition The X Factor – but only just.
21 November 2016

Cognisess launches new people analytical platform

Predictive people analytics company Cognisess has launched a new platform.

Recruit Right expands into Manchester

Industrial and commercial recruitment specialist Recruit Right is to create a satellite office in Blackley, as a result of winning a major call centre contract, which has five different locations in Greater Manchester.

Jigsaw Medical relocates head office to Ellesmere Port

Healthcare recruiter Jigsaw Medical has relocated its head office to Ellesmere Port near the Cheshire Oaks Shopping Centre from Portal Business Park in Tarporley, which will remain a Jigsaw building for further ventures.
Education, Life sciences 21 November 2016

ESS Holdings becomes new parent company of Edgar Stewart

Edinburgh-based recruiter Edgar Stewart has launched a new division – ESS Holdings.
Engineering, Executive search 21 November 2016

DSJ Global expands into HR

DSJ Global, part of global micro-specialist staffing group Phaidon International, has expanded into the HR recruitment market.
Executive search, HR 21 November 2016

Passion for people

Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards showcase the recruitment companies and people that recognise the value of investing in its current and future talent.
18 November 2016

Bitter pill to swallow: the Apprenticeship Levy

On the surface, the Apprenticeship Levy seems like a good move for the UK and its workforce. But as DeeDee Doke reports, Randstad is leading the charge for common sense to prevail as its abiding principles don’t add up for recruiters, businesses and apprentices alike
IT/Telecoms, Legal 18 November 2016

Ventula Consulting brings two on board

E-commerce technology recruiter Ventula Consulting has appointed Sebastian Schyberg as head of digital and Sarah Landbeck as senior digital consultant.

Recruiters offered steps to take in the event of being hacked

Recruiters should inform regulators as soon as possible and check their insurance policies thoroughly should they fall victim to hackers, according to digital law specialists.

Singapore announces logistics roadmap with promise of jobs

Singapore’s government has announced thousands of jobs will be created in the country’s logistics sector over the next five years.

ILO calls for equal treatment for workers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for governments around the world to ensure equal treatment among workers, including those in non-standard employment due to the emergence of the gig economy.
18 November 2016

Pedersen & Partners takes on Sharma in India

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Rakesh Sharma as senior adviser and consultant in Gurgaon, India.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 18 November 2016

Lorien Resourcing appoints Marsh CEO

Lorien Resourcing, a part of managed services and specialist staffing provider Impellam Group, has appointed Claire Marsh as new chief executive.

Futures.co.uk promotes two

Leeds-based recruiter Futures.co.uk has made two promotions within its specialist manufacturing division.

Cognitive Group takes on Potter, promotes Delderfield

Microsoft Dynamics staffing specialist Cognitive Group has appointed Danni Potter in the newly-created finance director role.
IT/Telecoms 18 November 2016
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