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Louise Triance is a well-known figure in the UK recruitment world - a recruitment industry connector, event organiser and podcast host, best known as the owner and founder of UK Recruiter. She’s also a prolific blogger, newsletter publisher, and has led hundreds of recruitment-focused events and broadcasts over the past two decades.

The looming changes to the UK Apprenticeship Levy are causing ripples across industries. For the HR sector, which often uses Level 7 apprenticeships to address leadership skills gaps and workforce challenges, these changes are particularly significant.

The research, based on responses from over 1,000 UK business leaders, highlights a growing divide between AI ambition and readiness.

As part of the agreement, both organisations will promote an aligned pathway for professionals in the sector to obtain membership with CIM and ZIM.

Fresh data from TestGorilla shows 33% jump in UK skills testing as firms ditch degree requirements and seek AI-era abilities such as code debugging, critical thinking, and project management

For years, employee benefits have revolved around predictable staples- healthcare coverage, paid time off, and the occasional bonus. While these remain essential, the workforce’s expectations are shifting.

Did you know your social media is hiding so much info about your audience, your content, your brand… everything?

By Mathew Armstrong, CEO, Giant Screening

Coming from backgrounds in both UK construction and recruitment, we’ve seen the daily challenges of hiring construction staff or finding construction work in this dynamic sector. Mainstream job boards often feel clunky, overly complex, and far too generic for the specific needs of the construction industry. Their search tools can be unreliable, and “easy apply” often isn’t easy at all.

Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, today released new global research that shows that while AI agents are gaining ground in the workplace, employees still want clear boundaries.

As organisations grapple with rising employment costs, the government should refocus its efforts in supporting young people into work, says the CIPD

The ONS published its latest labour market figures this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Deputy Chief Executive Kate Shoesmith said:

As the remote work model continues to thrive, more professionals are setting up their workspaces at home.

In an era where gaming boasts cinematic visuals, AI-driven storytelling, and sprawling online worlds, the humble pixel seems like a relic of the past.

Recruiters have plenty on their plates. From posting job ads to reviewing applications and scheduling interviews, the calendar can fill up faster than a Saturday fixture list.