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Why agencies should consider moving away from 360-recruitment
What could make IT talent acquisition easier? This was a question sent to 142 in-house recruiters by leading Microsoft recruitment partner Curo Talent. The answer? More intelligent profiling. Recruiters don’t want more CVs, they want the right CVs. Here, Mark Sewell, CIO of Curo Talent, investigates whether the standard 360-recruitment model used by agencies fits […]
Read More →Mind the (pay) gap
What does it mean if a pay gap is found within your organisation? Businesses with more than 250 employees had been set a date of 5 April 2018 to mandatorily report on the gender pay gap within their organisation. That date has now passed, which means businesses should be aware as to the scale of […]
Read More →Pay it forward: Helping new recruiters get their foot in the door
In the face of a competitive job market, where the idea of a ‘job for life’ is fast becoming a thing of the past, professional development is more important than ever. Today’s jobseekers – particularly those entering the workforce for the first time – face stiff competition in the fight to catch a hiring manager’s […]
Read More →Building relationships in the tech-led world of recruitment
Digital technology has transformed recruitment over the past 25 years, paving the way for faster communications with candidates and clients. However, with the growing number of channels available, James Stewart, director of business systems at Macildowie, says recruiters should never lose sight of the thing that matters most – human relationships. Young recruiters, taking their first […]
Read More →Private sector IR35: What recruiters need to know
If you recruit contractors, consultants or any other kind of temporary staff for your private sector clients, then you’ll know that there is an ongoing government consultation, the outcome of which could change the way you work. This consultation concerns the tax reforms of last year, known as IR35, which were created specifically for the […]
Read More →Being seen to be compliant – Part 2
The second part of ‘Being seen to be compliant’ takes a further look at issues that agencies need to be up-to-date with, in light of the government’s recent initiatives to stamp out poor practices. Julia Kermode, chief executive of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), reveals what these are and how agencies can avoid […]
Read More →Being seen to be compliant – Part 1
There is a clear appetite to rid our sector of poor practice and, given the current political climate and a raft of media exposure around ethics and exploitation, it will be no surprise to anyone that supply chain compliance is set to get tougher. There is a raft of government activity underway all set to […]
Read More →What’s your talent acquisition strategy?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently revealed that employment increased to a record 75.3%, with 400,000 jobs created in the last year. This positive news, undoubtedly. But it also masks a bigger issue – a skills gap that threatens UK businesses and the wider economy, at an estimated cost of around £63 billion a […]
Read More →Blockchain and cryptocurrencies: Reinventing the recruitment industry
There’s no doubt that blockchain, its properties, and the surrounding cryptocurrencies are not only here to stay, they are here to disrupt. When you think of anything concerning technology and finance, you may as well consider what industries it will impact. It’s safe to say that blockchain and crypto will impact every industry, including recruitment. […]
Read More →The jobs that millennials want the most (and how to attract them)
Despite their reputation, ‘millennials’ are fast becoming the most sought-after workers in today’s job market. The vast majority of Generation Y that I have encountered in the workplace have been hard working, likeable, multitasking technology ninjas. I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t these the same self-entitled ‘moaning millennials’ we often hear about? Maybe, but I […]
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