Kate Smedley

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Are There Too Many Graduates In The UK Jobs Market?

Posted by Kate Smedley on 2 Nov 2016

The surge in graduates in the UK workforce is not necessarily a positive trend for the economy, according to the CIPD. For example:-

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Topics: graduate recruitment

How To Get More Results From Your Talent Acquisition Strategy

Posted by Kate Smedley on 1 Nov 2016

Vacancies are up, candidates are down and the global talent shortage is at its highest since 2007[1]. To compete in 2017, HR needs to step up its efforts to get more results from its hiring processes. Here’s how:-

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Topics: HR software

What Will The Uber Ruling Mean For HR & The Gig Economy?

Posted by Kate Smedley on 29 Oct 2016

Uber drivers yesterday won a unique case in an employment tribunal after judges ruled they were entitled to the national living wage, sick pay and holiday pay. The case involved just two drivers but leaves Uber exposed to further claims and has far reaching implications for all employers operating on a similar basis. Four courier businesses are also facing action, with the first case scheduled for November.  

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Topics: industry-article

HR & Brexit : Where Are We Now?

Posted by Kate Smedley on 28 Oct 2016

It is now four months since the Brexit referendum and the predicted deterioration in the UK’s jobs market is yet to materialise. The Office for National Statistics revealed that, at 0.5%, the UK economy exceeded growth predictions from July to September, buoyed by a strong performance across the services sector.

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Topics: industry-article

Friday 28th October 2016 - Recruitment Roundup

Posted by Kate Smedley on 28 Oct 2016

Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting topics regarding recruiting, technology and other random subjects.

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Topics: recruitment-roundup

HR In Crisis : Overcoming The Digital Skills Shortage

Posted by Kate Smedley on 26 Oct 2016

The UK's digital skills shortage has reached a critical point. A further 745,000 workers[1] are needed in the workforce by 2017 yet it lags behind on digital adoption and ranks highest in the world for digital pessimism. 

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Topics: industry-article

4 Situations When You'll Need To Know About HR Software

Posted by Kate Smedley on 25 Oct 2016

As the UK jobs market shows no sign of a post-Brexit collapse, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to source talent without the support of technology but too many employers still rely on manual systems. Until, that is, there comes a time when the need to know about recruitment software is unavoidable. Here's what we mean:-

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Topics: HR software

Friday 21st October 2016 - Recruitment Roundup

Posted by Kate Smedley on 21 Oct 2016

Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting topics regarding recruiting, technology and other random subjects.

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Topics: recruitment-roundup

The Top Reasons People Succeed In Talent Acquisition

Posted by Kate Smedley on 18 Oct 2016

Over half of HR professionals love their job according to new research[1] - more than any in any other position. That’s great news for employers as happy employees are more engaged and more motivated to succeed. But being happy at work is only one reason people succeed in talent acquisition.

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Topics: HR software

6 Ways To Improve Your Hiring Success On Job Boards

Posted by Kate Smedley on 14 Oct 2016

The significance of online job boards in hiring has been reinforced as new research has revealed that 81% of candidates have used them in the past year.

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Topics: talent engagement

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