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By Thea Fineren, Chief People Officer at Advania

Industry veteran Sarah Callery has announced the launch of GrowthX, a strategic consulting and advisory firm dedicated to helping HR tech and SaaS vendors optimize their go-to-market strategies, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate revenue growth globally.

Apply in 10 minutes on a smartphone, have a virtual interview to avoid commuting costs, and speak to an AI chatbot throughout the process.

Rachel Suff, wellbeing adviser at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, commented:

On Self-Harm Awareness Day, businesses across the UK are being urged to prioritise mental health training in the workplace to combat stigma and provide vital support for employees.

Recite Me, has been a trusted partner of Eploy for several years and is a leading provider of website accessibility software. Together, Recite Me and Eploy make the candidate experience more inclusive. National law firm, Weightmans is the latest customer to integrate the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar on its careers site.

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AI is bringing change to recruitment processes around the world, offering unmatched speed, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. From scanning thousands of applications in seconds to predicting the potential long-term success of candidates, AI holds the promise of revolutionising the recruitment space.

This comes as Hanbury advises businesses to step up planning to manage the impact of the Government’s far-reaching Employment Rights Bill, as it passes through Parliament.

In response to the Business and Trade Committee’s recommendations for the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill published today (Monday 3 March), Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:

Abby Guthkelch, VP Executive Advisory at Flip

Responding to the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee report on the Employment Rights Bill, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

Mei Dent, CPTO at TeamViewer

Rising home values and interest rates have led many homeowners to consider a HELOC instead of a cash-out refinance to access their home equity for debt consolidation.