“Too many bog-standard IT staff” causing digital skills gap, says expert
The growing digital sector in the North is at risk as colleges churn out too many sub-par IT support staff, and too few developers and “digital pioneers”, according to new analysis from a think-tank. Experts at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North analysed job vacancy shortages in the digital sector, using data from […]
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In a competitive and fluid job market where data is valuable and potential job openings and candidates are very visible on the Internet, it is no surprise that job postings are not always what they seem. Here are the three most likely ways to be duped by recruitment ploys: 1. Data farming: An important development […]
Read More →Nearly half believe AI will enhance their careers
Almost half of employees (48%) think artificial intelligence (AI) will positively benefit them, by helping them to work more flexibly. Adecco’s recently launched ‘Humans vs Robots’ report, based on responses from 1000 board level and senior decision makers and over 1000 workers in 13 sectors across the UK, reveals the potential impact robotics and AI will have on the workplace. Despite […]
Read More →GMB issues proceedings in new gig economy claim
In the latest ‘Uber-style’ legal case for workers’ rights, union GMB has officially launched proceedings against another gig economy giant – delivery company DX. The claims, brought by law firm Leigh Day, are on behalf of six lead claimant DX workers who say they are being denied their rights as workers. Success in the claims […]
Read More →DP Connect set for growth after management buyout
National tech sector recruitment and IT outsourcing specialist DP Connect is preparing for its next stage of growth following the completion of a management buyout. The company, which has its headquarters in Bromley, Kent with operations in Cambridge and Edinburgh, has been acquired by its current Managing Director, Aidan Anglin, from Founder, Toni Cocozza. Employing […]
Read More →A language skills gap now apparent, research reveals
New research has revealed that there is a significant gap between the English skills required by employers and the English language capabilities of job applicants. The research, conducted across 38 countries by Cambridge English Language Assessment (Cambridge English) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), suggests that employers require a high level of proficiency in all four English […]
Read More →UK contractor accountants launch umbrella company
UK contractor accountancy firm Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd has just launched its own umbrella company – Churchill Knight Umbrella. Churchill Knight Umbrella will be working with recruitment agencies across the UK to provide a hassle-free and compliant umbrella employment solution for temporary candidates across a variety of industries and sectors. The inception of Churchill […]
Read More →50% of contractors face IR35 issues
As the new IR35 reforms come into force in the public sector today, 50% of contractors are failing on IR35 and facing serious status issues. That’s according to ContractorCalculator, whose findings from over 5000 IR35 reviews carried out by its employment status tool IR35testing.co.uk revealed that at least half of contractors will be facing issues […]
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There are many challenges facing recruiters when looking for diverse talent for the creative industries. Recruitment industry expert and social campaigner Joanna Abeyie takes an in-depth look at these and how best to tackle them. Snooze, you lose Speed is crucial when it comes to hiring and even more so when hiring diverse talent. Often when […]
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