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Employers need to speak to graduates before rejecting them, says C&P Recruitment
The recruiter said heavy reliance on CV screening risked excluding suitable candidates before employers had assessed their attitude and potential.
Talent Acquisition
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WMCA and CITB partner to develop National Skills Academy for Construction
The organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve training and tackle a shortage of construction workers in the region.
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Nearly a third of jobseekers avoid job adverts without salary bands, Gi Group finds
81% said including salary information in an advert was a sign of a fair and progressive employer.
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Almost half of employers increased staff upskilling amid slower labour market – CIPD
48% increased staff development amid skills shortages, a slower labour market and new employment legislation.
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Saffery to recruit 144 trainees across 10 offices
The accountancy firm welcomed 107 trainees in September 2026, with another 37 due to join in January 2027.
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People Like Us launches campaign to improve transparency around automated job rejections
The campaign website provides a letter template that candidates can send to employers to ask whether automated processing was involved and request a human review.
Opinion
Corporates cutting junior hires will regret it
Eric Francia, CEO & co-founder of Uniplay, discusses the benefits of making junior hires at a time when businesses are shutting down entry level recruitment.
News
AFP offers toolkit to support work experience in fleet sector
The toolkit guides employers through the administration of placements, including a code of conduct, advice on safeguarding and an exit interview.
News
Sheffield Forgemasters takes on 18 apprentices
The apprentices join fully funded training schemes and will work towards professional qualifications while being paid.
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ScotRail reaches apprenticeship milestone with 110 trainees
110 trainees are now working across the business after recruiting a record 45 external apprentices in 2026.
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Fix Auto UK welcomes first apprentices in Manchester Metropolitan scheme
Tiah Glasgow and Dominic Khan are the first two recruits.
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Over 40 retailers pledge 100,000 work placements for young people
The placements will last between two and four weeks and will be available to people aged 18 to 24 who are not in employment, education or training (NEET).