Hiring

Lessons from the C-suite: Anna Brailsford, Code First Girls

Anna Brailsford, CEO of education social enterprise Code First Girls, discusses her career path, inspirations, and what HR professionals need to enter the C-suite.

Half of jobseekers underqualified for sustainability roles

Half (49%) of jobseekers don’t have the necessary skills or qualifications for sustainability-related jobs, according to research published today (16 April) by hiring platform Indeed.

Employers and jobseekers disagree on 'quality', research reveals

There is a disconnect in the UK job market, research suggests: three quarters (74%) of employers struggle to find ‘quality’ candidates while two thirds (64%) of jobseekers report having trouble...

Employers who reject AI-enhanced applications are losing out

As artificial intelligence is deployed heavily throughout UK businesses, a worrying trend has emerged: employers are increasingly rejecting the use of AI within applications.

What can HR learn from Mark Carney about transferable skills?

Former central banker, Mark Carney, has won the race to become the next Canadian prime minister, after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in January.

Work coaches set to tackle long-term unemployment

The UK government announced yesterday (6 March) plans to use 1,000 work coaches to help long-term unemployed people into work.

AI means employers must safeguard the integrity of the hiring process

While employers need to embrace AI's benefits, they must also protect the integrity of their recruitment processes.

Metropolitan Police hired 1,000+ officers without checking references

Leaders of the Metropolitan Police hired more than 1,000 officers without checking their references before they started work, The Sunday Times has reported.

It’s time we scrapped DEI roles and refocused on business performance

Employers must move past the corporate inclusion machine and refocus on what actually works.

Six pre-boarding mistakes to avoid

The time between a candidate accepting a job offer and their first day at work – the pre-boarding period – is a critical and often underestimated phase in the employee lifecycle.

How HR can manage the January recruitment boom

Traditionally, jobseekers look to start a new job in the new year. We asked commentators how HR practitioners can manage the January recruitment boom.

Is social media the key to recruiting young people?

The number of young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) increased in July to September 2024, according to the latest figures from the Office for...