One size cannot fit all
I recently had the privilege of chairing a forum on modern employment. I met a range of authoritative speakers who shared and aired their views about the changing nature of employment, the potential shape of Matthew Taylor’s new ‘dependent contractor’ and how an updated modern employment law framework is needed for today’s twenty-first century workplace. […]
Read More →gap personnel group receives major investment via acquisition
Plans have recently been announced for Trust Tech Inc. to acquire a controlling stake in one of the UK’s largest privately owned recruitment providers, gap personnel group. The acquisition of 75% of gap personnel group will be the largest UK investment to date by the Japanese-listed staffing company and one of the most significant recruitment […]
Read More →Gap revealed between candidate and employer interview prep
New research from totaljobs has revealed that three-quarters of interviewers will check candidate’s social media as part of their interview preparation. However, this is not aligned with the expectations of candidates, as only a third (36%) expect their social media to be screened, meaning many could be caught short online. Totaljobs surveyed 8,599 candidates and […]
Read More →Employers, recruiters and policymakers need to wake up to labour market challenges – REC
British employers need to act now to improve the way they source, engage and nurture their workforce if they are to avoid rising skills shortages and further declines in productivity and competitiveness over the next seven years. At the same time, government policy must be geared to prepare for ‘seismic’ changes in the world of […]
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Read More →UK labour market remains strong despite wage stagnation
Despite the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing that unemployment levels remain the lowest they have been since 1975, workers are still facing a squeeze from subdued pay. That’s according to Ian Brinkley, Acting Chief Economist at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development. He said: “The latest […]
Read More →‘Grow-your-own’ talent initiatives on the rise
Businesses are increasingly harnessing their own emerging talent to mitigate against ongoing skill shortages. That’s according to an analysis by global talent acquisition and management firm, Alexander Mann Solutions. The organisation has reported a rise in firms implementing or scaling up existing internship, apprenticeship and graduate schemes to safeguard against future skills shortages in an […]
Read More →Search Consultancy announces nationwide recruitment drive
Search Consultancy, one of the UK’s largest recruitment firms, is expanding its workforce with 150 new roles announced. The announcement follows a successful management buyout (MBO) and investment from H2 Equity Partners in May 2017. Announcing the deal earlier in the year, the business revealed its intention to build on its strong market position, deepening […]
Read More →Future opportunities in UK biotech ‘look bright’—APSCo
The number of new job openings within biotech increased by more than a third (36.1%) during the year ending 31st August 2017, says the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). This is even though overall vacancies within the life sciences sector dipped by 5.2% during the same period. The news comes following reports from the […]
Read More →Boom in AI jobs in Britain
The number of jobs in artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK has risen dramatically in the last three years, according to job site Indeed. Since 2014, the number of available AI roles in Britain has increased by 485%, representing a significant spike in demand for employees with the appropriate skills for these jobs. Yet Indeed’s […]
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Jul 19Via @recmembers on Twitter Google for Jobs launched today in the UK – in case you missed it, here’s REC marketing manager Michael Oliver's blog on how agencies can take advantage > https://t.co/1dHnR9P4Dl Read More
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