Social Media: A Powerful Tool f...
In today's digital world, social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses across all sectors, and when used effectively, it can be a powerful tool for attracting talent and building a strong employer b...
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The Role of D&I in IT Recruitme...
In recent years, the conversation surrounding diversity and inclusion (D&I) within the workplace has gained significant momentum, particularly in the IT sector. As the industry continues to evolve and expand, the im...
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Navigating Recruitment Challeng...
The UK's IT sector is characterised by innovation, technological advancement, and an ever-growing demand for skilled professionals. However, beneath the surface of this thriving industry lie myriad recruitment challenge...
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AI in IT Recruitment: Transform...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the IT recruitment landscape, transforming how organisations identify, attract, and hire top talent. UK IT companies are increasingly turning to AI to streamline and enhan...
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Top Skills for Success in IT Sa...
IT sales professionals play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions to businesses. Thriving in this competitive environment requires more than just a charismatic personality; it demands a specific skill set ...
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The Evolving Landscape of UK IT...
The UK IT sector is booming, but with this growth comes a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top tech talent. The future of IT recruitment in the UK is set to undergo significant changes, with severa...
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Propelling Your IT Career: Top ...
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for skilled IT professionals in the UK continues to grow. As the industry becomes increasingly competitive, there are both challenges and opportunities, so it's ...
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Contract versus Permanent: Find...
When it comes to choosing between contract and permanent roles, many find themselves weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each option to establish what best fits their needs and preferences. Both have their advan...
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How to attract top talent in th...
Attracting top IT talent is a key priority for businesses seeking to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape where 60%+ of specialist recruiters reported a shortage of qualified candidates in 2023. In ...
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Maximising your IT workforce: t...
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of Information Technology (IT), finding and securing the right talent with the necessary skills and experience is a key challenge for businesses. Smaller organisations often pre...
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Quality assured with REC member...
The recruitment industry is a fast-paced and ever-changing landscape. To stay ahead of the curve, recruitment agencies must be a part of a professional body that sets high standards and promotes best practices. This is ...
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The impact of Brexit on the UK ...
The UK’s historic decision to leave the European Union, commonly referred to as Brexit, has had a significant impact on the UK job market, although the real impact has been difficult to determine due to added comp...
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The Impact of AI on Recruitment...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming multiple industries, and the recruitment sector is no exception. In the UK, AI is being adopted by an increasing number of businesses to streamline hiring processes, ...
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Anticipated trends impacting th...
As the UK recruitment industry navigates a dynamic and evolving landscape in 2024, several key trends are expected to significantly impact how businesses attract and retain top talent. Understanding these trends will be...
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New Year, New Job: Embracing Ch...
As a new year approaches, many reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. Whether you are contemplating a career change, seeking progression, or entering the job market for the first time, it's a time of...
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Navigating the Nerves: Overcomi...
The anticipation leading up to a job interview can be exhilarating and nerve-wracking. As you prepare to step into the interview room, it's natural to feel a flutter of nerves. The prospect of showcasing your skills and...
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AI Use Within Hospitals...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force within the healthcare sector, particularly within the confines of hospitals. The integration of AI technologies promises to enhance efficiency, accura...
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The Art of Job Searching: Strat...
The Art of Job Searching: Strategies for Success. Searching for a job can be a challenging and daunting process, especially in today's competitive job market. Whether you're a recent graduate looking to embark on your ...
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Getting the Right Look for an I...
Getting the Right Look for an Interview. Are you preparing for an upcoming job interview and wondering whether what you wear really matters? The short answer is yes, it does. While your skills and qualifications are un...
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Discrimination in Recruitment: ...
Discrimination in Recruitment: A Comprehensive Guide. Discrimination in recruitment is a pervasive issue that businesses must address to ensure they engage in fair and inclusive hiring practices. The Equality Act 2010 ...
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Recruitment and Selection: A Co...
Recruitment involves finding suitable candidates to fill job vacancies, while selection refers to the methods used to choose the best or most appropriate candidate for the job. Both represent two essential processes for...
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Getting Started in the IT Secto...
The IT sector is a rapidly growing industry that offers a wide range of career opportunities. If you're interested in pursuing a career in IT, here are a few suggestions to help you get started: 1. Self-Assessment Bef...
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UK Wage Growth Inline with Infl...
Wage growth is a key economic indicator that reflects the financial well-being of workers and the overall state of the UK economy. In recent years, the United Kingdom has experienced fluctuations in wage growth, driven ...
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Navigating Job Interview Questi...
Being prepared for a job interview can make all the difference in whether you land the job. A job interview is an opportunity for you to showcase your skills, experience, and personality to a potential employer and put ...
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The Role of an IT Recruitment C...
The role of a recruitment consultant in any field is to connect employers with job seekers. They must attract top talent and match them to temporary or permanent opportunities with clients that are hiring. An IT recruit...
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Interview Preparation: Tips and...
Preparing for a job interview can be a daunting task, but with the right mindset, a little bit of research, and some practice, you can smash any interview and land your dream job. The key to success is to start early an...
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Recruitment Tips: Polishing you...
Polish Your CV and Stand Out. When it comes to job hunting, having a polished and well-crafted CV is crucial. It’s often the first impression that a potential employer has of you and can be the deciding factor in...
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Meta Fined £1 Billion for Brea...
In a landmark decision, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has been hit with a significant fine by the European Union (EU) for breaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. The imposition of this penalty ser...
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How to prepare for face-to-face...
Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking prospect for those seeking pastures new, particularly in a post-COVID world when many have become used to working at home alone. Preparing for a face-to-face interview can seem ove...
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UK Blocks Microsoft's Takeover ...
In a surprising turn of events, the United Kingdom has blocked Microsoft's proposed takeover of Activision, one of the world's largest video game publishers. The decision sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, rai...
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Major Messaging Apps Against Su...
Major messaging apps including WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram have joined forces to launch a campaign against government surveillance of online communications. The campaign, dubbed "Messaging Privacy is a Human Right," ...
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UK space tech industry predicat...
2023 could be the year the UK enters its space age. We should see the first-ever vertical rocket launch here, in Cornwall. What else could we see from our fledgling space industry? Sustainability, defence, and becomin...
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What can we expect to see in th...
What can we expect to see in the recruitment world this year? A new survey suggests that talent retention will be the most important battle that recruiters face, as hiring slows and budgets stretch. Good news for the ...
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Will 2023 be the year of the fr...
Will 2023 be the year of the freelancer? It's certainly possible after one recruitment firm saw the number of workers searching for freelance positions shoot from 9.6% at the beginning of 2022 to 31.3% at the end. As ...
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Is a HR background necessary to...
Is a HR background necessary to work in HR? Not so much these days. When looking to fill people team roles, 25% of UK businesses regularly source talent from non-HR backgrounds. There is a current trend in recruitmen...
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NHS trusts recruit from 'red li...
Is this a sign of things to come? NHS trusts in England have increased recruitment from low-income "red list" countries to compensate for the loss of EU staff following Brexit. The trend in NHS recruitment is moving a...
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Flexible Working...
There's a big change coming for those who are fans of flexible working. Soon, employees will be able to ask to work flexibly from day one, which is a big win. At the moment, employees can only make a flexible working ...
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Employer demand 2:1 degrees dro...
It used to be that getting a great result in your degree was absolutely paramount. But like all things post-pandemic, that's changing. For the first time, less than half of employers are setting a 2:1 as a minimum qua...
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Are you having trouble making a...
Christmas is always the busiest time of the year for the hospitality industry. Yet things might be bleak this holiday as UK restaurants deal with massive staff shortages. They're having to turn down large Christmas bo...
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Training is a great way to boos...
With the huge turns to digital services these past few years it makes perfect sense to ensure your employees have those up-to-date skills. It's a shame, then, that civil servants really want to boost their digital trai...
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AI tools fail to reduce recruit...
AI tools are increasingly important in recruitment, helping recruiters sift through tons of applicants quickly and (one would hope) efficiently. But a new study has shown that they don't actually reduce bias or increas...
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Strengthening sexual harassment...
The UK government could be strengthening sexual harassment policies in the workplace. If the bill goes ahead, employers will have to "take all reasonable steps" to prevent it happening in their business, or face fines....
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Wages seem to be the number one...
It's not looking good for recruitment in teaching. Teach First, the government's flagship provider for attracting strong graduates into the teaching profession, has hired the fewest trainees in four years. The governm...
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Virtual job interviews?...
Virtual job interviews? What will they think of next? But it makes sense when you think about it. The rise of video interviews over Covid made in-person interviews a non-necessity and doing them in the virtual world is...
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Exciting tech development...
We truly are living in unparalleled times when it comes to cool gadgets and gizmos. Every year, there's something new and shiny that we just have to have. What do industry experts think are the most exciting tech deve...
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Greater Work Flexibility...
It's no secret that many businesses are having trouble attracting people to work for them these days. Obviously, everyone is looking for a solution, and a popular one is offering a bit more flexibility. In fact, 54% o...
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IT Security...
You'd think that it would be an organisation's first priority to patch any IT vulnerabilities ASAP. After all, letting just anyone access your systems really is bad business. In fact, 85% of high-risk vulnerabilities ...
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IR35 reforms to be scrapped...
We've seen so many changes in the past few weeks that it's hard to keep up. Keep up we must, however, especially if we don't want to be collared by the law. For example, it looks like the government will be repealing ...
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Racism still too common in work...
Racism is sadly still all-too-common in the UK workplace. A shocking new survey found that more than a quarter of minority ethnic workers have faced racist jokes in the last five years, and more than 120,000 workers fr...
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