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IBM survey finds UK business leaders expect 25% of workforce need to retrain

An IBM survey has found that a large number of UK respondents expect roughly 25% of the workforce would need retraining as a result of artificial intelligence (AI).

IT/Telecoms, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 30 April 2024

APSCo launches manifesto to beat the skills crisis

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched its manifesto, calling on political parties to boost the UK’s economic growth by strengthening the labour market.

30 April 2024

UK fraud prevention service reveals rise in dishonest conduct by new recruits

Data sent to Cifas has revealed an increase in new recruits committing dishonest conduct against employers.

IT/Telecoms 30 April 2024

Skills gaps remain in financial services, says new report

Recruitment pressures have eased but challenges remain, according to the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) Future Skills Report 2024.

Banking/Financial services, Executive search 25 April 2024

Government update on bad umbrellas “underwhelming”

Industry commentators have dismissed yesterday’s promise to introduce a statutory due diligence requirement later this year as “a big fat nothing burger”.

19 April 2024

APSCo appoints Torr and Hart in senior roles

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has appointed two new senior hires to support member services and events.

17 April 2024

British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy programme opens for new applications

British Airways has opened the application window for the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme yesterday [16 April, 2024].

Transport & logistics, Engineering 17 April 2024

Hospitality recruitment drive to fill 50 roles in luxury Scottish hotel

Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, is set to create 50 new jobs in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality/Leisure 17 April 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 15-19 APRIL 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Oleeo, Randstad, Sirona Medical, Workday

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 15 April 2024

APPG launches to highlight flexible family-friendly working

A Flexible and Family-Friendly Working All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) was launched in the House of Commons yesterday [6 February 2024].

7 February 2024

Calls for reform of Apprenticeship Levy in National Apprentice Week

Numerous big names in British business and academia are highlighting new opportunities in their organisations for apprentices during the UK’s National Apprentice Week, as calls continue for government reform of the Apprenticeship Levy.

Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 6 February 2024
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Home care provider starts third level education fund for staff and children

Caremark has launched a recruitment initiative to fund staff, or their children, through an Open University degree.

Social care, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 1 February 2024

Rosser warns of hiring fraud due to rise in ‘Reference houses’

‘Reference houses’ that provide fake employment, education, bank and identity references for jobseekers are one of the latest types of hiring fraud occurring in the UK.

HR 23 January 2024

Loan Charge debate gets muted response from government

An impassioned debate last Thursday [18 January 2024] about the Loan Charge and Tax Fairness in the House of Commons led to little reaction from the finance secretary to the Treasury, Nigel Huddleston.

23 January 2024

Recruiter calls on industry to ‘not recruit’ for Fujitsu

A recruiter is calling on industry colleagues to not recruit for the technology firm behind the Horizon system in the Post Office sub-postmasters’ scandal.

Retail 23 January 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 22-26 JANUARY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Envision Pharma Group, Forward Role

Life sciences, Executive search 23 January 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 JANUARY 2024

This week’s new launches include: QA, Scorpius Talent Acquisition, Zodeq

Creative/Digital/Media, Education 23 January 2024

Dept for Education campaign to encourage staff to teach in Further Education

The Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education campaign is calling on those with industry experience to teach in FE.

Public sector, Social care 18 January 2024
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Tech & Tools: January/February 2024

IN FOCUS: Where is the future of work heading?

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 16 January 2024
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Emotional overload

We all know that compassion is an essential emotion in a work environment, especially in team-based situations, but the physiological impact of supporting colleagues can take its toll – especially with so many challenges occurring in the UK economy.

16 January 2024

MPs to debate Loan Charge in House of Commons

The House of Commons will hold a debate on Thursday [18 January 2024] on the Loan Charge.

16 January 2024
Tara Ricks profile

Business advice: Staying ahead of the curve is crucial

As our landscape continues to evolve, planning for and staying ahead of curve volatility into Q1

16 January 2024
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Are we entering a brave new world?

Seven megatrends are shaping our lives in the new world order.

16 January 2024
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Generosity at Awards night helps LTSB charity support young jobseekers

Donations from the 2023 Recruiter Awards are already making a difference to young people.

16 January 2024
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Parliament to debate suffering caused by Loan Charge

The human cost of the controversial Loan Charge is to be discussed in Parliament.

16 January 2024
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