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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

Sunseeker takes on new recruits in contrast to rivals

Poole-based luxury yacht builder Sunseeker is running against the tide by announcing it is more than doubling the number of new recruits it is seeking.
Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 8 January 2016

Lion Air reviews RPO model following staff arrests

Indonesia’s budget airline Lion Air is to review its recruitment process following the arrest of four employees suspected of stealing from passengers.
8 January 2016

Canadian immigration firms and Mac’s face lawsuit from foreign workers

Three Canadian immigration firms, and convenience store chain Mac’s, are facing a class action lawsuit from hundreds of foreign workers allegedly recruited for jobs that did not exist.
8 January 2016

Temp and perm placements rise but at slower rate, says RoJ

Although permanent staff placements continued to rise in December, the rate of growth cooled since November’s seven-month peak, January’s Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)/KPMG Report on Jobs says.
IT/Telecoms 8 January 2016

McLaren to recruit 250 to due to growing global demand

British luxury car manufacturer McLaren Automotive has announced the creation of 250 jobs to help it cope with global demand.
Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 8 January 2016

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions takes on Abbey

Oil & gas, mining, marine and power staffing specialist Worldwide Recruitment Solutions has appointed Andrew Abbey as a director within its construction and civil engineering division.
Construction & property, Engineering 8 January 2016

Wilton & Bain Group appoints Reynolds

Global leadership and advisory boutique recruiter Wilton & Bain has appointed Paul Reynolds as managing partner within its financial services practice.
Executive search 8 January 2016

Real Recruitment appoints Thornton

Bournemouth-based recruiter Real Recruitment Solutions has appointed Carrie Thornton as a consultant within its commercial team.
Commercial & office support 8 January 2016

PK education takes on Martin and Hautenne

Supply teacher agency PK education has appointed Thomas Martin and Paul Hautenne as consultants.
Education, Public sector 8 January 2016

Nicholas Associates Group brings in Robinson

Rotherham-based talent management specialist Nicholas Associates Group has appointed Jacqui Robinson as head of marketing.
Creative/Digital/Media, Marketing 8 January 2016

MDU Resources appoints Jones VP HR

US natural resource company MDU Resources Group has appointed Anne Jones as vice president of human resources.
Engineering, HR 8 January 2016

MBN brings in Riley

Global people solutions provider MBN has appointed Duncan Riley as a consultant within its contracts team.
Engineering 8 January 2016

Matchtech Group appoints Finch for telco

International recruiter Matchtech Group has appointed Lisa Finch as senior brand manager for telecommunications.
IT/Telecoms, Marketing 8 January 2016

Longbridge Law appoints Owen

Legal recruiter Longbridge Law, part of the Staffing 360 group, has appointed Cristian Owen as a consultant specialising in injury and negligence markets.
Legal 8 January 2016

Heidrick & Struggles: Garcia leads Los Angeles, Taylor heads up Chicago

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Carlos Garcia to lead its Los Angeles office.
Executive search 8 January 2016

GRMSearch brings Mclean onboard

Hong Kong-headquartered executive search firm GRMSearch has appointed Rob Mclean as managing consultant – legal.
Executive search, Legal 8 January 2016
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