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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

MPs to debate Loan Charge in House of Commons

The House of Commons will hold a debate on Thursday [18 January 2024] on the Loan Charge.

16 January 2024
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Business advice: Staying ahead of the curve is crucial

As our landscape continues to evolve, planning for and staying ahead of curve volatility into Q1

16 January 2024
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Are we entering a brave new world?

Seven megatrends are shaping our lives in the new world order.

16 January 2024
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Generosity at Awards night helps LTSB charity support young jobseekers

Donations from the 2023 Recruiter Awards are already making a difference to young people.

16 January 2024
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Parity merges with Pertemps and heralds in ‘exciting new era’

IT recruitment specialist Parity has merged with Pertemps Network Group (PNG) to strengthen its position and help it expand into new markets.

16 January 2024
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The Last Word January/February 2024: Alan Furley

Is recruitment’s pricing structure broken?

16 January 2024
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Parliament to debate suffering caused by Loan Charge

The human cost of the controversial Loan Charge is to be discussed in Parliament.

16 January 2024
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My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Ed Pritchard

Ed Pritchard is managing partner at Anderson Quigley

Executive search 16 January 2024

FINANCIALS: Norman Broadbent posts highest profits in a decade

Executive search and interim management firm Norman Broadbent has announced its highest net fee income (NFI) in over a decade.

Stull appointed country manager ManpowerGroup UK

Manpower Group has announced the appointment of Michael Stull as country manager of ManpowerGroup UK, effective immediately.

16 January 2024
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Social recruiting January/February 2024

Whether taking part in a quiz, helping a pet on your day off or sponsoring a launch, you’ve been busy since the last issue of Recruiter

16 January 2024
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Risks of AI

As artificial intelligence has evolved, concerns have also increased regarding the risks posed by its technological advance, especially around recruitment.

16 January 2024
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Editor's leader January/February 2024

2024 swept in with heavy rains and winds, an earthquake in Japan, continued fighting in geopolitical hotspots.

16 January 2024
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Soundbites: January/February 2024

What is your first order of business in 2024?

16 January 2024
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Viewpoint: Give it a try?

On the surface, I can appreciate why employee trial days might seem like a good idea.

16 January 2024

FINANCIALS: PageGroup announces 20% fall in UK profits

Falling candidate and client confidence contributed to a nearly 20% drop in gross profits (GP) for PageGroup’s UK operations in Q4 of its 2023 financial year.

15 January 2024
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