Industry leaders form partnership to bridge skills gap in energy and utilities sector by 2027

Leaders from across the UK utilities spectrum have united in a bid to find 221,000 new recruits in the sector by 2027.

Taylor rethink on employment practices could have ‘significant impact’ on recruitment of temp workers

Recruiters face losing large numbers of agency workers on their books and potentially loss of income under one of the proposals being considered in the ongoing review of modern working practices, warns an employment lawyer.

FCSA calls on government inquiry head to take considered approach to self employed

The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has called on the head of an inquiry into the changing nature of work and government to take a considered approach to any new legislation for the self employed.
 

Tasty role is choc-a-block with job applicants

Didn’t get any chocolates this Valentine’s Day? Fear not! We may have the perfect part-time role for you chocoholics but don’t be (choco-)late with your application.

Recruitment is top industry for romance

With ‘that day’ fast approaching, you’re more likely to find would-be Romeo and Juliets in recruitment than in any other industry sector.

Recruiters turn to universities and apprenticeships to develop home-grown talent

Recruiters and employers are turning to apprenticeships and direct contact with local universities to develop domestic talent, as research suggests UK firms are increasingly struggling to fill roles.

New IR35 rules will cause real headaches for public sector employers and PSCs

New IR35 rules expected to become law in April will cause “real problems” for employers across the public sector as a result of personal service company (PSC) contractors seeing big reductions in their take-home pay, recruiters have heard.