Capita rolls out AI-driven recruitment platform to speed up hiring and workforce management
The move aims to cut down recruitment times from weeks to hours and improve staff allocation based on skills and availability.
Government to fund 100 master’s scholarships in AI and STEM
Students will also get access to work placements and mentorships, including at the UK’s AI Security Institute.
AI project demand in Europe surges, freelance supply lags – Malt
Malt’s Tech Trends report showed that the number of freelancers with AI expertise only grew by 31% between 2023 and 2024.
Majority of adults lack digital skills for modern jobs, says expert
Crispin Read said: “Digital careers shouldn’t be reserved for the few. We’re here to open doors and help people walk through them."
SMEs increase AI investment as digital skills gap grows – Funding Circle
According its Impact Report, 65% of SMEs expected growth this year, with digital transformation now a bigger priority than expanding physical sites.
AI threatens job security and pay for creative workers, report reveals
David Leslie said: “Freelance creative workers, who experience work life without the protections that come with salaried jobs, are especially vulnerable to these changes."
Government AI trial cuts nearly two weeks of admin time per year for civil servants
Research found using AI saved people an average of 26 minutes per day, adding up to nearly two weeks a year for each civil servant.
PwC: AI driving productivity, wages and job growth across exposed industries
PwC's 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer shows AI is increasing productivity, job numbers and wages across roles – even those considered highly automatable.
INTERVIEW: Freelancers surge as AI grows in popularity
Matthieu Rouif said: "As AI becomes more intuitive and accessible, entrepreneurs will be able to move faster, experiment more, and scale smarter."
Irish employers lag behind on AI strategy and training, warns CIPD
The 2025 HR Practices in Ireland study revealed that 58% of workplaces have not provided a clear plan on how AI will be used.
35% of employers think AI will increase productivity – Acas
12% of employers believed AI would give their business a competitive edge, while 11% thought it would increase knowledge.
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.
