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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

Shortage occupation list needs radical rethink says immigration expert

New figures showing record vacancies prove the need for a radical rethink of the shortage occupation list, says a UK immigration expert.

Transport & logistics, Agriculture 24 June 2022

BIE Executive promotes two at the top

BIE Executive has announced the promotion of Byron Tarboton (right) to managing director of technology and head of search, and Ben Bond (left) to head of research.

Executive search, IT/Telecoms 24 June 2022

Spinwell wins place on government CCS contract

UK recruitment firm Spinwell has announced a significant win as part of Crown Commercial Services RM6229 Permanent Recruitment Solutions – LOT 2 that will see hundreds of permanent roles pass through their door.

Public sector 23 June 2022

D&D Recruit rewards staff with 5% pay rise

Runcorn-headquartered recruiter D&D Recruit has given its staff a major pay boost, with an increase of 5% across the business, the company has announced.

Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing 23 June 2022

Government moves to repeal ban on agency staff for striking workers

The government has today [23 June 2022] formally announced legislation that will repeal the ban on agency staff covering for striking workers.

Transport & logistics, HR 23 June 2022

APSCo warns consultation needed before agency worker regulation changes

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource are calling on government leaders to discuss the proposed agency worker regulation changes before putting them into force.

Transport & logistics 23 June 2022

ANALYSIS: UK government’s plan to replace strikers with agency workers failed in 2015 – it still won’t work today

As the UK government faces the prospect of a summer of strikes, it has reintroduced plans to change the law so agency workers can be hired to replace striking workers.

Transport & logistics 23 June 2022

Financials: SThree results show profits up by 25%

STEM recruiter SThree’s group net fees increased by 25% in the first half of 2022, compared with a non-Covid affected period.

Life sciences, Engineering 23 June 2022

Adzuna acquires job search engine Getwork

Job search engine Adzuna has announced the acquisition of US enterprise job search engine Getwork.

Retail, Transport & logistics 23 June 2022

Recruitment firm bridges economic and gender gaps in STEM at inner city school

Recruitment firm develop has partnered with Canon Barnett Primary School in Tower Hamlets to see business growth directly impact the education and prospects of local children.

Life sciences, Education 22 June 2022

Berry Recruitment Group buys First Recruitment Services

South England-based Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) has acquired First Recruitment Services (FRS).

Transport & logistics, Engineering 22 June 2022

Frank Recruitment Group opens its doors in Milan, Italy

Frank Recruitment Group has announced the opening of its first office in Italy.

IT/Telecoms 22 June 2022

Giving Back Day gives New Directions staff work for a good cause

Employees at recruitment group New Directions are being encouraged to do their bit for a cause close to their heart with the introduction of a fully paid Giving Back Day.

Public sector, Social care 22 June 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 JUNE 2022

This week’s appointments include: Cymphony, Ducatus Partners, Maxwell Bond, Rowan Executive Search, Staffing 360 Solutions, Strategic Resources, VIQU

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 22 June 2022

Co-founder of SSQ joins LSS, making shock return to recruitment

The former co-founder and CEO of SSQ has returned to the recruitment sector to support the executive team at legal search firm Laurence Simons Search.

Legal, Executive search 8 June 2022

Tech specialist THRYVE promotes Ford to MD

THRYVE, an emerging and critical technology recruitment business based in London and operating across the German market, has appointed Sonny Ford to managing director.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 8 June 2022
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