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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

Acquisition helps Nicholas Associates expand in construction sector

‘Apprentice to boardroom’ talent solutions provider Nicholas Associates Group (NAG) has acquired a number of key construction labour contracts and launched a new brand.

Engineering, Construction & property 1 June 2023

Businesses focus on data skills

Data expertise is now the most sought-after digital skill, rising 376% since 2019, according to a new report.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 1 June 2023

New parliamentary group launches to improve UK standards in recruitment

An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on modernising employment and hiring has launched in the UK Parliament.

30 May 2023

GLAA signs landmark agreements with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan to further protect workers

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has signed agreements with the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen the protections for workers arriving in the UK.

Agriculture 30 May 2023

STEM recruiter Gattaca consolidates its brands

STEM talent partner Gattaca has restructured and consolidated its recruitment brands.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media 30 May 2023

APSCo highlights new three-point plan for urgent employment reform

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has outlined a new three-point plan to create the “right” regulatory environment in the UK.

30 May 2023

Robert Walters reveals rise in ‘career cushioning’

Over a third (37%) of workers have admitted to taking steps to ‘prepare to look for another job’.

30 May 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 22-26 MAY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Foyne Jones, Gleeson Recruitment Group, mustard jobs, Robert Walters, Spencer Clarke Group

Retail, Public sector 24 May 2023

Hays takes majority stake in Vercida Consulting

Global recruiter Hays has purchased a majority stake in Vercida Consulting, a diversity, equity & inclusion advisory organisation.

22 May 2023

Serocor acquires German-based recruiter Orson

The Serocor Group has acquired the German-based recruitment firm Orson.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 22 May 2023

Recruiter jelli announces partnership with Danone

Boutique recruitment business jelli Group is excited to announce its ‘full talent’ partnership with the global food company Danone.

Industrial/Manufacturing, Interim recruitment 22 May 2023

Wilbury Stratton hires Navsaria as global head of strategic partnerships

Global talent intelligence specialist Wilbury Stratton has hired Karishma Navsaria as its new global head of strategic partnerships.

Life sciences, Banking/Financial services 22 May 2023

Brockbank joins Kingsley Gate in Industrial Practice

Global executive search firm Kingsley Gate Partners has appointed Iain Brockbank as partner in the firm’s global Industrial Practice.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 22 May 2023

Talentmark appoints Schwartz VP of Interim Solutions

Jeff Schwartz has joined international life sciences recruiter Talentmark as vice president of Interim Solutions.

Life sciences, Interim recruitment 22 May 2023

REC urges Badenoch to consult with business over new employment legislation

The government has halted plans to ditch all remaining EU laws by the end of the year and is taking a more focused approach to reform.

16 May 2023

Latest ONS figures show increase in employment driven by part-time workers

The UK employment rate was estimated at 75.9% in January to March 2023, 0.2 percentage points higher than October to December 2022.

16 May 2023
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