Recruitment

Gender diversity leaps at Zurich after all vacancies made part-time

Zurich UK has seen a fivefold increase in the number of female part-time hires since it started offering all roles on a part-time or flexible basis in 2019.

Recession fears might worsen talent shortage, says REC

Workers and employers in the UK remain cautious as recession and a tightening of the labour market look set to continue in 2023, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and...

It’s time to rethink your employer branding campaign

One of the biggest obstacles that candidates experience when searching for a job is not knowing what it’s like to work for the company they are applying to.

What HR needs to take back control

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, HR was thrust front and centre of all business functions, and now it’s key that departments steady the ship and regain control, writes Nosa Omoigui

EasyJet targets empty-nesters in new recruitment campaign

Airline EasyJet is targeting over-45s in a new recruitment campaign designed to encourage people to pursue a new career as cabin crew.

REC warns of issues with digital right to work checks

The chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Neil Carberry, has warned UK immigration minister Robert Jenrick of issues with new digital right to work checks.

Job market volatile as employers wait for November budget

The number of job adverts in the UK is fluctuating heavily as companies scramble to fill vacancies toward the end of the year.

Building fairer recruitment through D&I policy, part two

For many employers, improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority, with the goal of working towards fairer organisations. But too often hiring and promotion practice does not...

Salary transparency in job ads reaches six year low

The number of job ads where salary is advertised has decreased during 2022, reaching its lowest level in the last six years.

Building fairer recruitment through D&I policy

For many employers, improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority, with the goal of working towards fairer organisations. But too often hiring and promotion practice does not...

Most UK businesses unable to sponsor overseas workers

The vast majority of UK businesses are unable to bring in overseas workers to help ease talent shortages.

Don’t believe the CV is dead

The CV always was, and still is, the key to unlocking the interview gates. It’s not that digital technology has passed executive search by, in fact, it has helped enormously, but nothing quite...