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  • Three out of four UK job seekers are asked ‘off-limits’ questions in an interview

    Latest survey from TopCV and CV-Library reveals most common inappropriate interview topics

  • Vodafone and Sony Pictures team up to close digital skills gap

    Sony Pictures joins Vodafone’s mission to support 10 million young people to access digital skills, learning and employment opportunities by 2022

  • Totaljobs & Jobsite: The UK slips as a hot spot for global talent

    This insight is taken from the Global Talent Survey, the largest ever study of jobseekers, with nearly 400,000 respondents from 197 countries worldwide.

  • BBC impact – report on IR35 should open eyes to reality

    The recent report from the National Audit Office (NAO) concerning the impact of public sector IR35 rules on the BBC in 2017 should be taken seriously.

  • GTR and The Prince’s Trust help eight disadvantaged young people find work on the railways

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has offered eight young people jobs with Thameslink and Southern Rail, after they graduated last Monday from a four-week work experience programme, run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust.

  • Brexit cuts both ways for recruiters

    Record levels of employment, Brexit and the ongoing skills shortage have resulted in increased business for recruiters in the last year, according to new research from independent financial services provider, Bibby Financial Services (BFS).

  • Apprenticeship stars take centre stage at National Apprenticeship Awards 2018 ceremony

    This year, the ‘Excellence in Apprenticeships’ themed Awards ceremony showcased individual and employer success stories, recognising apprenticeships as a fast-track to a great career and enabler of business growth.

  • Based On Current Practices The Public Sector Won’t Be Able To Recruit The Staff Needed To Deliver Front Line Services For Up To Seven Years

    The REC’s new whitepaper on the future of jobs ‘Public Sector 2025’ shows that the public sector faces up to 7 more years of skills shortages based on current demand. In order to maintain the stability of public service delivery over the next decade there needs to be an urgent evaluation of current recruitment procedures as well as the impact of post-Brexit immigration models.

  • Employers prioritise professional development and well-being benefits for staff, new CIPD and LCP research finds

    But lack of analysis over benefit spend highlighted as an area for improvement

  • Recruiters gathered for Prospects first social mobility event

    Employers and recruiters interested in creating a fairer society gathered together for Prospects’ first ever event dedicated to social mobility.

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