Recruitment firm launches its own passport check system
In response to increased security measures at UK airports, national recruitment firm Encore Personnel has announced the launch of its ‘Agency Passport’ system to the UK aviation sector. Through the Agency Passport, employers are able to see and review full, detailed documentation pertaining to each potential candidate – both land and airside – to ensure […]
Read More →Recruitment ads plagued by unconscious gender bias
The largest ever study of UK job adverts highlights widespread use of ‘gender-coded language’, with male bias worse in search for senior, board-level and STEM roles. Employers and recruiters across the UK are putting their diversity at risk by unconsciously using gender-biased language in job adverts, according to the largest ever study on the […]
Read More →Legal vacancies rise by 9% month-on-month
Vacancies for legal professionals across the North West have risen by 9% month-on-month, with particular demand for residential conveyancing experts. That’s according to new survey data from specialist recruiter, Clayton Legal. The firm believes the rise in advertised positions can largely be attributed to increased numbers of workers relocating to the North West, where business […]
Read More →IPSE welcomes Select Committee calls for clear employment definitions
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE) has welcomed a new report from the Work and Pensions and BEIS Select Committees calling for ‘clearer statutory definitions of employment status’. The report, ‘A framework for modern employment’, proposes a new ‘independent contractor’ definition. This is particularly welcomed by IPSE, which has been campaigning […]
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Read More →Tackling gender equality and sexism in the workplace
The announcement in July of the BBC’s top earners once again threw the question of gender equality in the workplace under the spotlight. While it’s always a hot topic, the staggering pay gap between the wages of top-earning male, Chris Evans, and top-earning female, Claudia Winkleman, was met with outrage and criticism. Not only that, […]
Read More →Autumn Budget 2018: No roll-out of IR35 to private sector
The recruitment industry perceptibly breathed a collective sigh of relief after last week’s budget revealed that there would be no roll-out of IR35 to the private sector – yet. The Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC) welcomes the cautious approach adopted by the Chancellor in his budget in relation to imposition of the public sector tax […]
Read More →Employers planning recruitment drive despite Brexit fears
Nine in ten businesses are planning to add to their workforces next year, despite concerns about the impact Brexit will have on the UK economy. That’s according to in-house recruitment support specialist, JVP Group, whose Business Barometer surveyed 100 SMEs in England and Wales on their confidence, current view on Brexit negotiations and recruitment plans […]
Read More →How disruptive tech is driving recruitment evolution
New and disruptive technology is having an impact on almost every area of our lives, and our working habits are no exception. The use of artificial intelligence, chatbots, machine learning and big data are all contributing to a move towards greater automation, which is starting to have a profound impact on many industries. The most […]
Read More →Recruitment evolution combines data science with a ‘human touch’
Developments in data, machine learning, predictive analytics and digital technology have transformed the way organisations access and recruit much-needed talent. That’s according to recruitment experts Hays plc, whose new report Recruitment Remodelled examines the evolution of the recruitment industry, where the traditional human-centric skills of matching candidates with organisations are now working hand-in-hand with data […]
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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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