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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

HC Group acquires Hyperion Search in the energy market

Hyperion Search, an executive search firm specialising in renewables, energy storage and e-mobility, has been acquired by HC Group.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 6 March 2025

Recruiters among employers fined by Home Office for illegal work

Recruitment agencies and platforms were among the UK employers that have received fines for illegal work between 1 July to 30 September 2024.

5 March 2025

Lord Sugar bows out as Johnson completes buyout at Hernshead Group

Tom Johnson, co-founder and director of Hernshead Group, has successfully completed a buyout of fellow shareholder and director Lord Sugar.

Transport & logistics, Creative/Digital/Media 5 March 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Randstad, Workday

5 March 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new launches include: ADEPT, APSCo, Find Your Path, Harrison Bridge

Public sector, Transport & logistics 5 March 2025

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions gets active in the outdoor sector

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions has launched today as a dedicated specialist recruitment agency focused on the active and outdoor industry.

Creative/Digital/Media, Hospitality/Leisure 5 March 2025

The Last Word March/April 2025: Sid Barnes

Recruitment used to be about low basic salaries and high commission – not any more

4 March 2025

My brilliant recruitment career: Luke Davis

Luke Davis is head of RPO Talent Solutions at Matchr.

Executive search 4 March 2025

Social recruiting: March/April 2025

From helping kids in care, currying favour with fellow recruiters to bee-hiving yourselves in the environment, you’ve been busy since the last Recruiter…

Public sector, Social care 4 March 2025

Recruiter's HOT 100 companies 2024

Tech & IT recruiters continue to forge ahead in the latest HOT 100 listings.

4 March 2025

Viewpoint: Insights into sales strategy

The state of sales in recruitment 2025.

Sales 4 March 2025

Tech & Tools: March/April 2025

Humans and AI: a blended approach

4 March 2025

Strap in for a bumpy ride

Despite hiring predicted to rise, recruiters are bracing themselves for a less than smooth journey.

HR 4 March 2025

Workplace: Gamification as a productivity booster

How to use gamification to make work more interactive and motivating.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 4 March 2025

New industries’ struggle to find skilled workers damaging to UK growth

Business leaders and educators issued a warning to the government.

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 4 March 2025

Recruiters praised for helping UK in fight to find skilled workers for employers

Struggling to find workers is “the number one impediment” for employers growing their businesses today, while preventing the country’s economic growth.

4 March 2025