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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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Acorn, APSCo, Bobcheck, Digitas, Harper Fox Partners, Tiger Recruitment

Marketing, Life sciences 26 July 2022

Oakleaf Partnership launches in the US

Specialist HR, reward and payroll recruitment and executive search business Oakleaf Partnership is to launch in the US, creating two managing director roles.

Executive search, Interim recruitment 19 July 2022

Skills shortages could cost UK economy £30bn a year

Labour and skills shortages risk significant damage to the UK economy, reducing our productivity and ability to invest, grow and raise wages sustainably.

18 July 2022

Core-Asset Consulting shakes up board to speed growth strategy

Finance sector recruitment specialist Core-Asset Consulting has announced several key promotions in a boardroom shake-up which “underpins an ambitious growth strategy”.

Banking/Financial services, Interim recruitment 18 July 2022

Rosser appointed non-exec director on GLAA board

Keith Rosser (pictured) is one of two new non-executive directors on the Gangmasters Labour Abuse and Authority board, it was announced last week.

18 July 2022

Pegasus acquires stake in renewables recruiter Veritas

Leeds-based recruitment agency Pegasus Search & Selection has acquired a 50% stake in Veritas Recruitment Solutions, strengthening the offering of both companies in the renewable energy sector.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 12 July 2022

Funding from Santander helps BOSS Professional Services expand in Europe/Africa

Recruitment firm BOSS Professional Services has unveiled plans to expand its business in the renewable energy sector in Europe and Africa following funding from Santander UK.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 12 July 2022

Dive in to the talent pool

A new report from The Forum for In-House Recruitment Managers (The Firm) suggests that while most organisations use talent pools to fill their roles, not many do it effectively

HR 11 July 2022

Business Advice: Tara Ricks on measuring performance

Key performance indicators – to measure, or not to measure?

11 July 2022

Recruitment Mum: July/August 2022

Do you have a recruitment work dilemma? Ask our Recruitment Mum – she’ll answer questions big or small!

11 July 2022

REC FEST 2022: Boorman advises recruiters during turbulent times

Talent acquisition professionals can expect “a rollercoaster ride for the next few years”.

11 July 2022

Hays ‘works for your tomorrow’ today

Global recruiter Hays has unveiled a major repositioning and staff restructure to meet “significant changes to the world of work”.

11 July 2022

Recruiter ‘wrong’ to have left with LinkedIn business contacts

Where does the law stand with LinkedIn contacts made at a previous employer's business?

Legal 11 July 2022

Digital strategy aims to transform healthcare workforce

The government has launched the national digital workforce strategy in health and social care.

Public sector, Social care 11 July 2022

Editor's leader July/August 2022

It's been a tough time for everyone in recent months.

11 July 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 11-15 JULY 2022

This week’s appointments include: EML Payments, Franklin Fitch, Heidrick & Struggles, Tempest Resourcing

Public sector, Social care 11 July 2022
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