Pinpointing a team's social power needs

As some experts estimate 80% of new hires fail to live up to expectations once in position, finding a new recruit with the correct skill sets — but combined with strong social dynamics — is the challenge of today’s recruiters.

Accountancy and IT demand drives Hays’ growth says Venables

Demand for IT and accountancy professionals, as well as renewed candidate confidence in the UK, is behind a bumper set of results for recruitment giant Hays, according to group finance director Paul Venables.

Recruiters warned about rise in invoice scams

Recruiters have been warned to be vigilant following news of an increase in the number of invoice scams this year.

Gi Group embeds altruism in company culture

The chief executive of multi-sector recruiter Gi Group is proud of the company’s record in helping disadvantaged individuals to find employment. Among a host of achievements, last year the company put 759 unemployed people through sector-based work academies around the country, with 45% going on to work for Gi on its clients’ sites.

Retailer Target to compensate thousands of rejected applicants

US retailer Target has agreed to pay US$2.8m (£1.79m) to thousands of rejected job applicants after it was found tests they were given screened out people based on race or gender.

Agencies part of the mix as IFDS recruits for 100+ roles in Scotland

International Financial Data Services will turn to preferred recruitment agencies as part of an extensive recruitment mix to fill more than 100 jobs at its newly renovated offices in Craigforth, Stirling.

NAS Recruitment Services Scotland receives invoice finance boost

NAS Recruitment Services Scotland, which provides temporary HGV drivers to major retailers and haulage companies, has received a £750k invoice finance facility from the Scottish office of Ultimate Finance.