Rayner Personnel launches ‘Inside Talent’ recruitment platform
Inside Talent streamlines the hiring process using AI to vet and qualify candidates, rejecting up to 75% of applicants who do not fit the job criteria.
Bhayani Law appoints Alexandra Hurwood to head employment law team
In her new role, Hurwood will lead the employment law team and work with clients on a range of employment law matters.
Q Branch Consulting implements ‘DISC’ system to help improve staff retention
Jenny Jarvis said: “We advocate sensitive use of the system to help leaders forge good relationships with staff rather than create negativity."
Org Group acquires Venturi to boost global digital talent offering
Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruitment firm Venturi, expanding its presence in the UK, Germany and the US and strengthening its capabilities in the digital talent space.
Cybersecurity industry set for 12% annual growth as retailers face up to rising threats
Demand for cybersecurity talent is growing by up to 12% each year, with recent high-profile cyberattacks prompting a surge in hiring across retail and e-commerce sectors.
Employers risk staff burnout as rising employment costs drive tougher performance demands
Robert Half warns that rising National Insurance and wage costs are leading employers to increase pressure on staff, risking widespread burnout.
Hendy Group nears completion of general manager recruitment drive
Hendy Group is close to completing the recruitment of 20 new general managers as part of a major operational restructure aimed at supporting its transition to a regional model introduced on 1st April.
£30m scheme targets barriers to work for 5,000 Londoners – London Councils
The funding will go towards five programmes run by the Mayor of London and London Boroughs under the ‘Get Britain Working’ trailblazers scheme.
NHS London calls for more people to apply for nursing roles
Magda Nyczak-Kal said: “The NHS is a place where you can learn new skills and play an instrumental role in providing quality healthcare to patients."
Government tightens immigration rules, increasing skills threshold for workers
The new policies will tighten requirements for workers, students, and families and focus on bringing in only those who contribute most to the economy.
Confidence falls to record low as employers face rising costs – CIPD
The number of UK employers expecting to increase headcount in the next three months has fallen to a record low, outside of the pandemic, as they grapple with rising employment costs and growing global uncertainties, research from CIPD has revealed. The Labour Market Outlook from CIPD showed that the rate of employers expecting to increase headcount has fallen sharply among large private sector employers, and in retail in particular. In response, the CIPD has urged the Government to closely consult with employers and business bodies to limit the potential impact the Employment Rights Bill could have on employer’s hiring plans
Half of job applicants use AI to write CVs – Hiscox
Research found AI tools were used to help with remote interviews by 29% of people, and 45% used them for completing online tasks.
