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RateMyApprenticeship Awards: winners announced
Jul 20, 2018The winners of the 2018 RateMyApprenticeship Awards have been announced, with BAE Systems taking home the crown for the headline Award, RateMyApprenticeship’s Top Employer ... more or comment here
KPMG come out top for social mobility
Jul 19, 2018The Social Mobility Employer Index 2018 is out ... more or comment here
Milkround presents its latest research
Jul 19, 2018Last month, Milkround held their bi-annual Insight Breakfast, presenting the recent findings from their latest student and graduate Candidate Compass report ... more or comment here
What’s in a job title?
Jul 18, 2018This. Is Brilliant. Hiscox have filmed a series of short interviews, as they ask the general public to try and guess what a number of job titles meant / mean / will mean ... more or comment here 1 comment
The Month in HE
Jul 18, 2018Our round-up of the latest news and announcements from the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
Tender: Cambridgeshire County Council
Jul 19, 2018The Council are embarking on a teacher recruitment marketing campaign ... more or comment here
Internships leading to top graduate job offers
Jul 17, 2018New research by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) shows how internships are essential to employment with businesses hiring more interns, increasing their salaries, investing in quality programmes and working harder to bring them back as employees ... more or comment here
CV-Library partners with Google on new job searching feature
Jul 17, 2018Leading independent job board, CV-Library, has today announced its partnership with Google on the company’s new job search experience in the UK ... more or comment here
The Heist Awards 2018: winners announced
Jul 16, 2018The winners of the 2018 Heist Awards, organised by Havas Education, have been announced following an awards ceremony in Manchester last week ... more or comment here
That Little Agency is already growing up...
Jul 12, 2018Happy 1st Birthday to Bristol-based That Little Agency. Mark Beavan, Head of Agency, shares how their first year has gone ... more or comment here 24 comments
LEGO® teams up with the Year of Engineering and the IET
Jul 12, 2018LEGO® teams up with the Year of Engineering and the Institution of Engineering and Technology for the Engineers of the Future roadshow, giving schoolchildren the opportunity to meet engineers and experience hands-on learning ... more or comment here
Reminder - entries close soon for The Recruitment Marketing Awards
Jul 12, 2018The entry deadline for the 2018 Recruitment Marketing Awards is fast approaching, and the organiser has issued a reminder for all entrants to get their submissions in on time ... more or comment here
Looking beyond the CV
Jul 11, 2018Kew Green Hotels are redefining and redesigning what it means to apply and work there, in a bid to win the war on talent ... more or comment here
ISE Awards 2018: winners announced
Jul 11, 2018The winners of the 2018 Institute of Student Employers (ISE) Student Recruitment Awards were announced last night, at an awards ceremony hosted by award-winning broadcaster Steph McGovern as part of the ISE’s annual Student Recruitment Conference ... more or comment here
Will social media help nursing appeal to the next generation?
Jul 11, 2018Health Education England (HEE) certainly hopes so as they launch a new nursing awareness campaign aimed at 16-18 year olds ... more or comment here
Amberjack’s Race to the Stones
Jul 11, 2018A team from Amberjack will be taking part in The Race to the Stones this weekend, raising money for the SSAFA ... more or comment here
RAD Awards 2019: open for entries
Jul 10, 2018The 2019 RAD Awards are now open for entries. Entrants have until 28th September to get their submissions in, with a total of 19 main categories to choose from ... more or comment here
Balancing global EVP with local culture essential to engage top tier graduates
Jul 10, 2018Alexander Mann Solutions has released their latest research which explores best practices and strategies from leading global organisations ... more or comment here
Tender: University of Derby
Jul 10, 2018The University are seeking a supplier of advertising and marketing services for their marketing and communications department ... more or comment here
Tender: The Future Cities Catapult Limited
Jul 10, 2018The Future Cities Catapult wish to establish a Framework Agreement for recruitment services ... more or comment here
Happy 70th Birthday to the NHS
Jul 4, 2018And what better present could they hope to receive? A £multi-million advertising campaign to attract thousands of new nurses. But will it deliver? ... more or comment here
Ri5 poll: Brexit? How are you feeling now?
Jul 4, 2018Two years ago, we did a snap survey to garner industry opinion on Brexit. Has it changed? ... more or comment here
2018 Recruitment Marketing Awards: new categories
Jul 5, 2018Two new categories have been introduced for 2018: Content Marketing and Candidate Management ... more or comment here
Amberjack shortlisted for two ISE Student Recruitment Awards
Jul 5, 2018After winning four Recruiter Awards, Amberjack are targeting more success at the ISE Student Recruitment Awards ... more or comment here
Vodafone launches programme to support LGBT+ talent
Jul 5, 2018Vodafone has launched a multi-country programme to help attract and support LGBT+ talent ... more or comment here 2 comments
Stick or twist? How often should workers change jobs?
Jul 5, 2018CV-Library's research found 54.5% of UK workers surveyed believe that staying in the same job for ‘too long’ can damage your career ... more or comment here
BA launch new pilot recruitment campaign
Jul 4, 2018British Airways has launched a new campaign to recruit experienced pilots for its regional operation ... more or comment here
Investing in Talent Awards 2018: open for entries
Jul 5, 2018Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards are now open for early bird entries ... more or comment here
Teachers unlikely to advise apprenticeships
Jul 3, 2018Around two-thirds of young people are interested in apprenticeships, but teachers still unlikely to advise their pupils to opt for one ... more or comment here
Tender: Watford Borough Council
Jul 3, 2018The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement that provides a high quality Applicant Tracking System ... more or comment here
Tender: Harris Federation
Jul 3, 2018The Harris Federation is seeking the services of a job advertiser to promote their employment opportunities ... more or comment here
New high-profile campaign for The Royal Navy
Jun 28, 2018WCRS launches two new commercials in a bid to attract young people into The Royal Army ... more or comment here
ISE Conference: Awards shortlist and speaker line-up announced
Jun 28, 2018The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has revealed the speakers for the Student Recruitment Conference 2018 and released the shortlist for its 2018 Awards ... more or comment here
Is demand for professional talent dipping?
Jun 28, 2018Research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) reveals an increase in permanent roles, but a slow-down in the demand for talent overall ... more or comment here
New brand image and website for RMP Enterprise
Jun 28, 2018To celebrate over 10 years in the industry championing early talent, RMP Enterprise has launched a brand new image and website ... more or comment here
Tender: Gloucestershire County Council
Jun 28, 2018Gloucestershire County Council is seeking to award 2 contracts for public notices - advertising and recruitment advertising - through an OJEU compliant open process ... more or comment here
Tender: Harper Adams University
Jun 28, 2018The University are looking to appoint a creative full service agency to continue the university brand journey ... more or comment here
CV-Library & Jobserve top job board performers
Jun 28, 2018In May, CV-Library and Jobserve had the highest average application per job posted via WaveTrackR ... more or comment here 3 comments
Kerry Foods win three awards at the HR Excellence Awards 2018
Jun 27, 2018The HR Excellence Awards took place in London on 25th June, with Kerry Foods taking home three awards ... more or comment here
People News
Jun 27, 2018Recent appointments, promotions and work anniversaries ... more or comment here
O2 reopening Career Returners programme
Jun 27, 2018O2 is reopening its pioneering Career Returners programme, with 20 new roles available for those who have taken time out from their career and have a passion for technology ... more or comment here
London... you’re the tops
Jun 27, 2018New global survey ranks London as the best city to work in for overseas workers, but the UK in general? Not so much ... more or comment here
Agency Bites
Jun 26, 2018Our summer round-up finds some the industry’s biggest names up to their eyeballs in new work, new joiners and award wins. So far it looks like 2018 is going to be a bumper year ... more or comment here
The Ri5 Gender Pay Gap rapid-fire survey results
Jun 21, 2018Thanks to everyone who supported us. The scores are in ... more or comment here
Universities: 2018 TEF Awards
Jun 21, 2018Results of this year’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) have been published ... more or comment here
The Month in HE
Jun 21, 2018Our round-up of the latest news and announcements from the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
A bright future for Goldsmiths
Jun 21, 2018Goldsmiths seeks to appeal to diverse audiences with its new brand ... more or comment here
2018 Recruitment Marketing Awards now open for entries
Jun 19, 2018The 2018 Recruitment Marketing Awards (RMAs) are now open for entries, ahead of this year’s awards ceremony which takes place in November ... more or comment here
Tender: Bank of England
Jun 19, 2018The Authority is seeking a suitable supplier to assist on managing early years and experienced hire recruitment ... more or comment here
RateMyApprenticeship Awards: finalists announced
Jun 19, 2018The finalists of the RateMyApprenticeship Awards have been announced, ahead of the ceremony on 19th July ... more or comment here
HE Bites
Jun 19, 2018A round up of bites from in and around the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
Half of UK workers consider quitting their jobs, due to lack of support around mental health
Jun 19, 2018CV-Library conducted a survey of 1,100 UK workers which sought to explore the topic of mental health in the workplace and how well employers support their staff ... more or comment here
Tender: North Lanarkshire Council
Jun 19, 2018North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of media buying services to facilitate the purchase, booking and management of space for recruitment advertising and public information notices ... more or comment here
Havas London wins three-year Department for Education contract
Jun 14, 2018Creative agency Havas London has won its first piece of UK government business – following a competitive pitch for The Department for Education’s (DfE) teacher recruitment business ... more or comment here
TMP Worldwide acquired
Jun 13, 2018TrueBlue acquires TMP Holdings Ltd – strengthening PeopleScout’s global RPO and talent advisory capabilities ... more or comment here
Virtual reality and recruitment. Starring the RAF.
Jun 14, 2018It’s not like you can host an Open Day on the edge of the earth, so the RAF are doing the next best thing ... more or comment here
People Analytics. Friend or foe?
Jun 14, 2018New report says it’s driving business performance, but the UK lacks confidence in it ... more or comment here
Wave acquire recruitment website provider Recwebs
Jun 15, 2018Wave has acquired Recwebs, the recruitment website technology business as of 1st June 2018 ... more or comment here
Tender: Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)
Jun 14, 2018DE&S is looking to establish a framework for Executive Recruitment Support ... more or comment here
Tender: The Office for Students
Jun 14, 2018The Office for Students are setting up a Framework to provide a range of services including temporary agency staff, fixed term contracts, temporary to permanent and permanent recruitment ... more or comment here
‘Milkrounds’ still relevant in the social media age, research finds
Jun 14, 2018Face-to-face engagement strategies are still viewed as a vital means of attracting graduate talent ... more or comment here
Are skills gaps and Brexit going to be the downfall of UK businesses?
Jun 13, 2018According to a new report released by The City & Guilds Group they are ... more or comment here 1 comment
CV-Library acquires JobsMedical.co.uk
Jun 12, 2018CV-Library has announced that it has acquired health and medical job site, JobsMedical.co.uk, as it continues to increase its network of 800+ recruitment partners ... more or comment here
Tender: Education & Training Foundation
Jun 12, 2018This tender is an initiative between the Foundation, DfE and MoD: a programme for troop resettlement to education and training careers ... more or comment here
The great gender pay gap debate. Have your say.
Jun 6, 2018As PwC bans all-male job shortlists to boost the number of women in senior roles, we want to know what you’re thinking in our poll ... more or comment here
PepsiCo launches ‘Ready to Return’ refresher programme
Jun 7, 2018PepsiCo have launched a new recruitment campaign aimed at giving returners to work the opportunity to refresh their skills ... more or comment here
Mayor of London campaign highlights gender pay inequality
Jun 7, 2018As part of the #behindeverygreatcity campaign, the Mayor of London’s office has produced a short video highlighting the extent of the gender inequality pay gap in the capital and what is being done about it ... more or comment here
So McWrong, it’s McRight
Jun 7, 2018McDonald’s in Belgium are appealing to students that it’s okay to make mistakes ... more or comment here
Tender: Coventry University
Jun 7, 2018The University wishes to appoint a new Staff Recruitment Buying Services supplier ... more or comment here
Jobsgopublic asks is age just a number when it comes to recruitment?
Jun 6, 2018Find out more in this multigenerational research piece ... more or comment here
CIPD People Management Awards 2018: finalists announced
Jun 5, 2018The finalists have been announced for this year’s CIPD People Management Awards, which set out to recognise outstanding and innovative achievements in people management, learning and development ... more or comment here
Graduation selfies pose degree fraud threat
Jun 5, 2018Recruiters should be vigilant, with fraudsters able to produce fake degree certificates based on their inclusion in graduation selfies, according to Prospects’ Higher Education Degree Datacheck (HEDD) ... more or comment here
Guardian UK 300 for 2018/19: results revealed
Jun 5, 2018GTI has published this year’s Guardian UK 300 rankings ... more or comment here
Tender: Network Homes
Jun 5, 2018Network Homes would like to create a Framework aimed to appoint agencies for the provision of temporary, interim and permanent recruitment services ... more or comment here
SMRS and The Student Room launch Firsthand
May 31, 2018Firsthand promises to ‘celebrate the positive and transformational impact of Universities one story at a time’. Dan Beynon, head of education at SMRS, introduces us to their new project ... more or comment here
Breakfast News – Up close and personal
May 31, 2018GTI’s latest Breakfast News event took place at a busy Anthologist, on the subject of ‘Up close and personal’, it focussed on personal data and the GDPR legislation that came into effect on 25 May. ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: Vicky Turner
May 31, 2018It's only taken 18 years, but Ri5's Vicky talks Mr Wimpy and Frazzles ... more or comment here 2 comments
The Heist Awards 2018: shortlist announced
May 31, 2018The shortlist for the 2018 Heist Awards, organised by Havas People, have been announced in advance of the awards ceremony set to take place on 12th July in Manchester ... more or comment here 1 comment
"We have one woman already on the board, so we are done - it is someone else’s turn"
May 31, 2018Just one of the explanations heard by the team behind the government-backed Hampton-Alexander Review for not appointing women to FTSE company boards ... more or comment here
The Tipping Point: essential insights for the talent acquisition and recruitment industry
May 31, 2018This unique event will provide essential insights for the talent acquisition and recruitment industry ... more or comment here
Introducing T-Levels. The new kid on the education block.
May 30, 2018From 2020, there will be more post-16 education choice than ever ... more or comment here
Are graduates fazed by Brexit and a good work-life balance when considering a banking and finance career?
May 30, 2018Not according to the Financial Times they’re not ... more or comment here
The Month in HE
May 29, 2018Our round-up of the latest news and announcements from the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
Picking Pink Squid’s brains on early talent
May 24, 2018The world is changing. As is the early talent market. Here’s what Pink Squid’s top squids have to say on the matter ... more or comment here
MI6 launches first TV recruitment advert
May 24, 2018As part of a campaign entitled ‘Secretly, we’re just like you”, Mi6 launched its first ever recruitment campaign to feature a TV advertisement ... more or comment here 3 comments
Rolls-Royce partners with Blackbridge Communications
May 23, 2018Blackbridge Communications has won a competitive pitch to devise and deliver Rolls-Royce’s end-to-end early talent strategy ... more or comment here
Who’s up for London Pride this year?
May 24, 2018That’s the question the CIPD is asking its members this year, and here’s why ... more or comment here
UK professionals say careers influenced positively by social media
May 24, 2018Research by CV-Library reveals that almost 80% of professionals in the UK believe that social media has had a positive effect on their career progress ... more or comment here
Media Bites
May 23, 2018including updates from Jobsgopublic, CV-Library, Ratemyplacement and more ... more or comment here
STEM skills shortage costing £1.5 billion
May 22, 2018According to a recent report from STEM Learning, the skills shortage is costing businesses in the sector £1.5 billion a year ... more or comment here
S1jobs spoofs PepsiCo’s decision to use robots for interviews
May 22, 2018S1jobs creates an online game all about interviewing. Why? You’ll have to read on to find out ... more or comment here
Tender: Anglia Ruskin University
May 22, 2018Anglia Ruskin University is seeking to identify and appoint an integrated advertising agency, to create, design, implement and evaluate campaigns ... more or comment here
Missing the Ri5 Weekly email?
May 21, 2018Let us know if you want to be included on our mailing list ... more or comment here
School Leaver Awards 2018: winners announced
May 18, 2018The UK’s top employers for school leavers have been revealed, following the 2018 AllAboutSchoolLeavers Top 100 Employers for School and College Leavers Awards ... more or comment here
Turning employer branding on its head?
May 17, 2018Boutique agency Jupiter launches new off-the-shelf employer branding solution ... more or comment here
RateMyApprenticeship Awards: open for nominations
May 17, 2018There are five new Awards this year ... more or comment here
CIPD: “Employment growth continues as employers face increasing challenges”
May 17, 2018CIPD and The Adecco Group’s latest Labour Market Outlook report shows a tightening labour market as pay edges upwards and employers’ near term employment expectations rise to a 5 year high ... more or comment here
Lengthy hiring process causing candidates to turn dream jobs down worldwide
May 17, 2018As an extension of their report released in February, Robert Half UK releases global results on the impact of a long application process ... more or comment here
Tender: London South Bank University
May 17, 2018The University is seeking to appoint a full-service agency to handle all aspects of its advertising process ... more or comment here
Shining a light on mental health awareness
May 16, 2018It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 14th to 20th May. Here we look at what that means in the workplace of today. And of the future ... more or comment here
UCAS Media’s student lifestyle report
May 16, 2018In this 2018 report, you’ll gain access to a snapshot on students’ views ... more or comment here
Amberjack win a Fantastic Four Recruiter Awards
May 15, 2018Amberjack lead industry as the big winners at the Recruiter Awards ... more or comment here
John Salt joins CV-Library as Deputy Managing Director
May 14, 2018CV-Library has announced the appointment of John Salt as Deputy Managing Director ... more or comment here 4 comments
Final Fantasy: Hot Sumner
May 15, 2018Another season of Fantasy Football has drawn to a close and this year’s winner regains the title of Ri5 champion for the fourth time in the last five years ... more or comment here 1 comment
Alexander Mann Solutions sold for £820m
May 10, 2018Alexander Mann Solutions sold in deal valued at £820m ... more or comment here
SMRS and Mencap: The follow up
May 10, 2018We last caught up with the team back in July 2017. A lot can happen in nine months. Here we chat with James Coyle, Client Partner at SMRS and Sam Jackson, Head of Resourcing at Mencap, about what’s been going on since we last spoke ... more or comment here
Win for Jobsgopublic and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue at 2018 PPMAs
May 10, 2018Jobsgopublic, the first online job board dedicated to the public and not-for-profit sectors, picked up the Best Value for Money Recruitment Campaign award this year’s PPMA Annual Conference and Awards ... more or comment here
Recruit Holdings acquires Glassdoor
May 9, 2018The integrated human resources services giant adds Glassdoor to its portfolio ... more or comment here
Top of the ‘best student city’ class? Gold star to London.
May 9, 2018For the first time, London tops the world’s best student city ... more or comment here
96% of HR professionals say Brexit is already hindering hiring strategies
May 8, 2018The first of LinkedIn’s quarterly ‘Recruiter Sentiment’ surveys reveals that HR professionals are already witnessing the effects of Brexit, due to be implemented in 2019 ... more or comment here 1 comment
Recruiter Awards 2018: winners announced
May 4, 2018The winners of the 2018 Recruiter Awards have been announced, following a gala awards evening at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel ... more or comment here
Talent Works International: Powering technology recruitment for Amadeus
May 3, 2018Here’s how Talent Works is supporting Amadeus in its quest to find top talent ... more or comment here
Are we turning into a country of workaholics?
May 2, 2018The latest presenteeism and leaveism stats suggests we are ... more or comment here
Symphony Talent is growing thanks to new business wins
May 2, 2018With new additions to its client base, Symphony Talent’s got a spring in its step ... more or comment here
Recent Appointments
May 3, 2018With updates from British Airways, Alexander Mann Solutions, Hiring Hub, RED Commerce and John Henry Group ... more or comment here
All change for Jobsgopublic.com
May 2, 2018Introducing the all-new Jobsgopublic.com site ... more or comment here
Totaljobs and Jobsite partner
May 2, 2018Big changes are afoot, as StepStone announces the partnership of its two largest generalist jobsites ... more or comment here 1 comment
The top 10 cities for job growth: Q1 2018
May 1, 2018New data from CV-Library, the UK’s leading independent job board, reveals that job growth is strong across the UK, with Aberdeen leading the table ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: Robert Dickinson
Apr 26, 2018More than meets the eye, Robert is a Client Manager at SMRS. When given the opportunity to take part in the Ri5 profile, he certainly didn't procrastinate ... more or comment here 1 comment
Blockchain-based Job.com works with McCann to take it to the next level
Apr 26, 2018The first recruitment-based blockchain company has selected world-renowned McCann’s to shout about it ... more or comment here
UK businesses confident about talent strategies but concerned about employee turnover rates
Apr 26, 2018A new report by BPS World reveals that senior executives in businesses across the UK are confident their talent strategies are working but are also concerned that turnover rates are too high ... more or comment here
Madgex releases the first industry benchmarks for job board e-commerce sites
Apr 25, 2018Madgex’s latest piece of research, The E-commerce Benchmarking Report, has been released ... more or comment here
The BMJ plays its part in tackling the medical crisis
Apr 25, 2018The latest statistics from the British Medical Association are out and it doesn’t look good for NHS staffing levels ... more or comment here
Guardian University Awards 2018: winners announced
Apr 25, 2018Now in their sixth year, the Guardian University Awards recognise the universities that inspire students and transform communities ... more or comment here
The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2018 announced
Apr 25, 201850 UK employers have been recognised for their leadership on workplace gender equality by being named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2018 ... more or comment here
Government welcomes Year of Engineering partnership with Apple
Apr 24, 2018Apple is joining forces with the Year of Engineering 2018 and offering a UK-wide programme of activities for primary and secondary school pupils ... more or comment here
2018 PPMA Awards winners announced
Apr 20, 2018The Public Sector People Managers Association (PPMA) has handed out its Excellence in People Management Awards for 2018, which celebrate best practice in all areas of HR in the public sector ... more or comment here
Employer Brand Management Awards 2018 winners announced
Apr 20, 2018The winners of the 2018 Employer Brand Management Awards were announced last night, with Teach First and Tonic taking home the evening’s Grand Prix of employer brand management ... more or comment here
Google’s Play for Jobs
Apr 19, 2018Back in June of 2017 Crunch Simply Digital gave us a brief insight into Google for Jobs, and its likely impact on the UK recruitment industry. Following a soft rollout over the past week, Crunch updates us on developments ... more or comment here
ASA targeting recruiters who place misleading job adverts for ‘apprenticeships’
Apr 19, 2018A report by Reform claims that employers, particularly in retail, hospitality and fast food, are re-badging low-skilled jobs as apprenticeships in order to claim subsidies for training ... more or comment here
New home for Penna
Apr 19, 2018Penna, part of the Adecco Group, has moved its London-based staff into ultra-modern and brand new offices in central London ... more or comment here
Agency Bites
Apr 18, 2018Our latest round-up of news, announcements from the agency world. This month sees a packed edition, with plenty of updates on the awards, client and people fronts ... more or comment here
National Apprenticeship Awards 2018 launched
Apr 18, 2018The National Apprenticeship Awards 2018 have been launched, with the application site now open for entries ... more or comment here
The Month in HE
Apr 17, 2018Our round-up of the latest news and announcements from the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
Neil Carberry appointed CEO of the REC
Apr 17, 2018The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has appointed Neil Carberry as its new chief executive ... more or comment here
Graduate and Apprenticeship Bites
Apr 17, 2018A round up of bites from in and around the world of higher education and apprenticeships ... more or comment here
StepStone files for acquisition of Universum
Apr 17, 2018The e-recruitment firm StepStone is planning to acquire the Swedish employer branding specialist Universum ... more or comment here
Jobsgopublic partner with the National Housing Federation
Apr 17, 2018Jobsgopublic have partnered with the National Housing Federation to better serve the UK housing sector with creative recruitment solutions ... more or comment here
Mummyjobs.co.uk to host #FlexibleWorking event
Apr 17, 2018#FlexibleWorking: The Big Discussion will take place on 26th April in London. Three speakers, six panellists and 65 HRD and MD’s will be in attendance ... more or comment here
SMRS: Capturing the character of B&Q
Apr 12, 2018With existing guidelines already in place, SMRS showcase how they’ve worked with B&Q to bring their employer brand to life ... more or comment here 1 comment
Gender pay gap reporting doesn’t add up
Apr 12, 2018As the deadline for submitting gender pay gap reports passes, Ri5 looks at what’s been learned ... more or comment here 1 comment
Apprenticeship levy funds are stockpiling to the tune of £1.28 billion
Apr 12, 2018The Open University (OU) reveals organisations in England have withdrawn only £108 million of the £1.39 billion paid in ... more or comment here
What Gen Z’s want from a recruitment process and their careers
Apr 12, 2018Dartmouth Partners, a London and Frankfurt based recruitment consultancy, asked over 600 financial services graduates what they’re looking for ... more or comment here
Mercer says it’s time to act
Apr 11, 2018Action needs to be taken to address the UK’s ageing population, migration and consequent severe workforce shortages ... more or comment here
Workforce happiness overshadowed by over-worked managers and under-supported staff
Apr 11, 2018CIPD’s first comprehensive measure of job quality in the UK reveals that two-thirds of workers are satisfied with their jobs overall ... more or comment here
End of an era at The Guardian
Apr 10, 2018Ri5 caught up with Helen Bird and Tony Bowley to wish them well following their departure from The Guardian ... more or comment here 6 comments
Ron Rowe’s funeral
Apr 10, 2018Ron’s funeral will be held on Wednesday 18th April at Eltham crematorium ... more or comment here
“All new jobs should be advertised as flexible to reflect change”
Apr 10, 2018In response to a report from the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee, Alexander Mann Solutions is calling on UK organisations to proactively encourage flexibility across the entire workforce ... more or comment here
CV-Library re-launches JobsRetail.co.uk
Apr 10, 2018CV-Library has relaunched its retail job site, JobsRetail.co.uk, as it continues to expand its network of 800+ recruitment partners ... more or comment here
Guardian University Awards 2018: finalists announced
Apr 5, 2018The Guardian University Awards 2018 finalists have been announced, ahead of the awards ceremony due to take place on 24th April 2018 ... more or comment here
RCN call for national recruitment campaign as UCAS reveals further fall in nursing applications
Apr 5, 2018UCAS has revealed a serious risk of a second drop in the number of trainee nurses ... more or comment here
Vodafone's international future jobs programme set to help 10 million young people into work
Apr 5, 2018In the largest initiative of its kind anywhere in the world, Vodafone is asking young people everywhere “What will you be?” ... more or comment here
Mail Metro Media
Apr 5, 2018Newly unified Mail and Metro commercial teams officially come together under a new banner and brand ... more or comment here
Women still feel affected by the gender pay gap one year on
Apr 5, 2018New research from CV-Library explores attitudes towards pay one year on from the Gender Pay Gap reporting legislation being implemented ... more or comment here
Havas People partners with BP
Apr 3, 2018Havas People has announced their appointment by BP to support their global recruitment marketing ... more or comment here
TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2018: winners announced
Mar 29, 2018The winners of the 2018 TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards were announced last night, with IBM taking home the Graduate Employer of the Year title ... more or comment here
ISE Development Awards: winners announced
Mar 29, 2018The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has announced the winners of its annual Development Awards, which recognise and reward organisations committed to training and developing early talent ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: Kevin McEwan
Mar 28, 2018Kevin is Group Agency Director at the BigChoice Group, has been with the business for just over two years and has a background in UK and International education and recruitment marketing, previously working for Educate, The Student Room and Student Beans ... more or comment here
Amberjack: Bringing Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) to life
Mar 28, 2018In this article from Amberjack, they share how they’re making the most of immersive video SJTs to enhance the candidate experience ... more or comment here
BT uses virtual reality to recruit top graduate and apprentice talent
Mar 28, 2018When you create more than 1,300 new apprenticeship and graduate opportunities, you have to think big ... more or comment here
Tackling the skills gap through work experience
Mar 28, 2018The institute of Student Employers (ISE) annual survey shows that graduates who’ve carried out an internship are more likely to have the skills businesses need ... more or comment here
CV-Library re-launches EngineeringJobs.co.uk
Mar 26, 2018CV-Library has relaunched its engineering job site, EngineeringJobs.co.uk, as it continues to expand its network of 800+ recruitment partners ... more or comment here
Easter Fantasy Football update
Mar 26, 2018It would seem to be a two horse race for this season’s Ri5 Fantasy Football League ... more or comment here
SMRS: Future Talent – let’s hear it for the boy
Mar 22, 2018Mike Hoffman, Client Partner - New Business and Research at SMRS, talks about driving the message of equality into schools ... more or comment here
GDPR and its effect on student recruitment
Mar 22, 2018The General Data Protection Regulation will be enforced on 25th May 2018. If you’ve not heard much about it, now’s the time ... more or comment here 1 comment
Meet & Engage introduce live streaming to their offer
Mar 21, 2018Always looking for innovative ways to enhance engagement with potential candidates, Meet & Engage launch a new product ... more or comment here
Loving the New Zealand’s Police’s work
Mar 22, 2018The New Zealand Police freshen up their recruitment act to appeal to hundreds to join ... more or comment here
Recent Appointments
Mar 22, 2018New appointments for Nationwide, CIPD, BGL Group, Resource Solutions, BPS World and Capita ... more or comment here
LinkedIn Top Companies 2018
Mar 21, 2018LinkedIn has released this year’s UK Top Companies to work for in the UK ... more or comment here
Recruiter Awards 2018: shortlist announced
Mar 20, 2018The shortlist for the 2018 Recruiter Awards has been announced, ahead of the awards evening that takes place in May ... more or comment here 1 comment
Candidates need to be savvy when it comes to social media
Mar 20, 2018A recent survey by CV-Library shows more and more often, potential candidates are being checked out online ... more or comment here
Media Bites
Mar 19, 2018including updates from UCAS Media, CV-Library, Education Cubed, Womeintech.co.uk and more ... more or comment here
RIDI awards: 2018 winners
Mar 19, 2018The 2018 Recruitment Industry Disability Awards were held in central London on Thursday 15th May and hosted by Paralympics GB athlete, Sophia Warner ... more or comment here
The FIRM Awards 2018 - all the winners
Mar 16, 2018The winners of the 2018 FIRM Awards have been announced, following last night’s awards ceremony ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: James McFadzean
Mar 15, 2018Big Brother’s loss is our gain, take a walk with us as we follow James to London and GuardianJobs and on to Employer Branding at Qatar Airways, via Turkey and Brazil ... more or comment here
German BURGER KING® recruitment campaign. Bold? Or Bonkers?
Mar 15, 2018A controversial new recruitment drive for Germany aims to attract candidates who are fired-up by their brand ... more or comment here
Employers unprepared for expected surge in automation
Mar 15, 2018A survey by Willis Towers Watson reveals that work being done by automation is set to almost double in the next three years ... more or comment here
‘Talent Demand Generation Through Digital’ breakfast briefing
Mar 15, 2018Crunch Simply Digital and That Little Agency have partnered together to host a breakfast briefing aimed at helping inhouse recruiters generate talent demand ... more or comment here
Milkround to host Careers Adviser Conference
Mar 15, 2018A forthcoming event hosted by Milkround is set to focus on career advisers who are able to speak to thousands of students every day about their future career choices ... more or comment here
School Leaver Awards 2018: finalists revealed
Mar 14, 2018AllAboutSchoolLeavers.co.uk has unveiled the finalists for the 2018 School Leaver Awards, which highlight the top UK employers for school and college leavers ... more or comment here
White Label: taking a fresh look at social mobility
Mar 14, 2018Cathy Hyde, Client Partner at White Label, talks to Ri5 about their social mobility research ... more or comment here
SRS appointment: Barry Davison
Mar 14, 2018Barry Davison has been appointed Employer Partnerships Manager at Smart Resourcing Solutions ... more or comment here
Businesses struggle with recruitment and retention
Mar 14, 2018A new employment and skills study from London First and Lloyds Banking Group suggests it’s tough out there ... more or comment here
The Month in HE
Mar 13, 2018Welcome to our round-up of the latest news and announcements from the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
CV-Library acquires Education-Jobs.co.uk
Mar 13, 2018CV-Library has announced that it has acquired the Education-Jobs.co.uk website, as it continues to increase its network of 800+ recruitment partners ... more or comment here
Tender: University of East Anglia
Mar 13, 2018The University is looking to create a framework of suppliers to work with Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing (ARM) ... more or comment here
HE Bites
Mar 13, 2018A round up of bites from in and around the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
Penna appointment: Ben Cox
Mar 12, 2018Ben Cox joins Penna as Associate Director ... more or comment here
Employer Brand Management Awards 2018 shortlist announced
Mar 8, 2018The shortlist for the Employer Brand Management Awards 2018 has been announced, ahead of the awards ceremony which takes place on 19th April in London ... more or comment here
18 major organisations sign up to the ‘Tech She Can Charter’
Mar 8, 2018A new charter is launched to tackle the shortfall of women in technology careers ... more or comment here
ISE announces Student Development Conference line-up
Mar 8, 2018Chris Baréz-Brown, author and founder of business consultancy Upping Your Elvis, will be headlining the conference ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: Majority of MPs agree apprenticeship minimum wage is not enough to live on
Mar 8, 2018As Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, a survey by the Young Women’s Trust reveals that just one in five MPs think that the apprenticeship minimum wage is enough to live on ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: UCAS backs apprenticeships
Mar 7, 2018Mark Wilson, Strategy Manager at UCAS, takes a look at the demand and supply of apprenticeships ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: Theresa May urges students to consider alternatives to university
Mar 7, 2018A recent speech by the Prime Minister, prompted Milkround to review the university vs apprenticeship debate ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: Leadership apprenticeships can get funding too
Mar 7, 2018Many businesses are missing out on training funding for future leaders ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: Demystifying the apprenticeship levy
Mar 7, 2018If you were ever confused about the apprenticeship levy, here are five myth busters to set you straight ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: An apprentice’s view – by Robyn Hodgson
Mar 6, 2018With many thanks to Robyn Hodgson, who’s given up her time to share why she decided to opt for an apprenticeship ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: It’s National Apprenticeship Week… here’s five reasons why they rock
Mar 6, 2018Sue Husband, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service, shares why she thinks there’s never been a better time to take on an apprentice ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: Womble Bond Dickinson LLP: promoting diversity in apprenticeships
Mar 5, 2018Leading transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson began offering UK apprenticeships in 2014 as a method to diversify the staff it recruits, now it is using the Apprenticeship Levy to introduce new apprenticeships to the firm and plug skills gaps ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: Apprenticeship Bites
Mar 5, 2018Welcome to our round up of bites to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2018 ... more or comment here
#NAW2018: BAME groups are steering clear of apprenticeships in Greater Manchester
Mar 5, 2018Cllr Sean Anstee, GMCA lead for skills, employment and apprenticeships, is keen to promote best opportunities for everyone growing up in Greater Manchester ... more or comment here
SodaStream’s new recruitment video – what’s not to like?
Mar 1, 2018SodaStream launch a new video campaign to fill positions in 45 countries. And it’s worth a watch ... more or comment here 3 comments
M&S gets ‘Smart’ about early years’ recruitment
Mar 1, 2018M&S have brought on board innovative recruitment service provider, Smart Resourcing Solutions (SRS), to streamline recruitment of early years careers candidates ... more or comment here
Luminate event: Diversity and recruitment
Mar 1, 2018Luminate is a new online platform providing users with an indispensable labour market information (LMI) resource, along with views and insights from industry experts ... more or comment here
Amberjack to host recruitment masterclasses
Feb 28, 2018A masterclass programme has been developed to give Senior HR, Talent and Recruitment professionals access to the latest insights, innovations and hot topics influencing the world of recruitment ... more or comment here
Diversity and social mobility headlines this year’s ‘The Big Assembly’ agenda
Feb 28, 2018Can the second careers advice and guidance webinar beat the 10,000-strong audience of last year? ... more or comment here
ISE Development Awards shortlist announced
Feb 27, 2018The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has announced the shortlist for its annual Development Awards, which recognise and reward organisations committed to training and developing early talent ... more or comment here
Nationwide taking neurodiversity in the workplace seriously
Feb 27, 2018With one in ten of the population being neurodivergent, the drive to be more inclusive of this talent pool is gaining more media attention ... more or comment here
PPMA Awards 2018: shortlist revealed
Feb 27, 2018The shortlist for the Annual PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2018 were announced at an event at The Guardian on 21st February ... more or comment here
National Undergraduate Employability Awards 2018 winners announced
Feb 26, 2018The winners of the National Undergraduate Employability Awards have been announced, with a range of employers and universities recognised for their contribution to the undergraduate market ... more or comment here
"It’s an impactful and sensible HE review we need not a political point scorer…"
Feb 21, 2018Dan Beynon, Head of Education for SMRS, talks to Ri5 about the review of HE funding in England ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: Louise Grimes
Feb 22, 2018Louise is the University Partnerships Manager at Smart Resourcing Solutions where she supports universities with the hugely popular large-scale assessment simulations that they run, usually at Premier League football stadia ... more or comment here
Agency Bites
Feb 22, 2018Welcome to our latest round-up of news, announcements from the agency world. This month sees a packed edition, with plenty of updates on the awards, client and people fronts ... more or comment here
Army recruitment comes under more criticism
Feb 21, 2018New claims report that thousands of prospective soldiers are dropping out of the system due to a lengthy recruitment process ... more or comment here
A tropical island grad scheme
Feb 21, 2018Sound too good to be true? Not for one lucky graduate thanks to Tourism Fiji and Fiji Airways ... more or comment here
Hype for a new agency
Feb 21, 2018London-based Hype Collective is a new agency aiming to help brands engage with 16-25-year olds ... more or comment here
Margaret Maclean now Head of HR and Compliance at Energy Assets Group
Feb 22, 2018Energy Assets Group has announced the new appointment of Margaret Maclean as Head of HR and Compliance ... more or comment here
Nationwide selects Alexander Mann Solutions to provide end-to-end talent acquisition solution
Feb 20, 2018Nationwide Building Society has appointed Alexander Mann Solutions to deliver an end-to-end talent acquisition solution for its contingent workforce programme ... more or comment here
RIDI Awards finalists announced
Feb 20, 2018The shortlist for the 2018 RIDI Awards has been announced, ahead of the awards which take place in March ... more or comment here
Milkround’s annual school leaver careers fair
Feb 19, 2018The fourth Milkround After School Options Fair takes place in London on 2nd March ... more or comment here
Neurodiversity guidelines for employers
Feb 15, 2018There’s a new guide out from CIPD/Uptimize highlighting the benefits of employing a neurodiverse workforce ... more or comment here 1 comment
Wanted: Sandwich Artist, Party Chief and Beverage Application Technologist
Feb 15, 2018Keith Pilling wanted to place the job titles Chief Excitement Officer/Spiritual Leader/Growth Hacker/Innovation Sherpa/Executive Sensei/Digital Prophet/Galactic Viceroy of Research into Room 101 in his recent profile. But what other unusual job titles exist in the employment world? ... more or comment here 1 comment
Acting head of REC announced
Feb 15, 2018David Vallance, director of finance at the REC, will be acting CEO until the appointment of a new chief executive ... more or comment here
Lose-lose. Employers need to shorten the hiring decision-making process.
Feb 14, 2018Candidates are accepting second-choice job offers as potential employers take too long ... more or comment here
Sharing best practice within the public sector
Feb 13, 2018Jobsgopublic team up with In-house Recruitment Network to host ‘New Recruitment Trends within the Public Sector’ ... more or comment here
Battle for strongest graduates intensifies
Feb 13, 2018A new report by WCN and Universum highlights the increasing candidate expectations employers face when recruiting. ... more or comment here
Top 10 most popular industries for job searches
Feb 13, 2018Construction and engineering jobs were the most searched for by candidates last month ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: Keith Pilling
Feb 8, 2018Keith Pilling, Chief Operating Officer, Penna. Needs no further introduction ... more or comment here 9 comments
Modern working rights for a modern UK
Feb 8, 2018The Taylor Review leads to reforms from the government ... more or comment here
The Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network
Feb 8, 2018The Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network has increased its membership – taking the number of employers committed to apprenticeship diversity to over 40 ... more or comment here
When is a car not a car? When it’s an HR Manager.
Feb 7, 2018Confused? Well, read on. Volvo have refitted an S90 to enable it to interview prospective technicians. First stop the Brussels Motor Show ... more or comment here
The looming skills shortage. Are we ready?
Feb 8, 2018In a new study, Robert Walters and totaljobs probed how employers and candidates are feeling about the predicted skills shortage. And what they’re doing about it ... more or comment here
ISE announces Recruitment Conference 2018 line-up
Feb 8, 2018Professor Steve Peters, consultant psychiatrist and author of the best-selling The Chimp Paradox, will be headlining the conference ... more or comment here
UCAS application rates indicate a strong demand for UK Higher Education
Feb 7, 2018UCAS shares the numbers of undergraduate applications processed ahead of the January 15th deadline ... more or comment here 1 comment
Havas People announce March Talent Bites event
Feb 6, 2018Havas People’s Talent Bites returns on 8 March, focusing on the subject of 'how can employee engagement improve performance?' ... more or comment here
The Month in HE
Feb 6, 2018Our round-up of the latest news and announcements from the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
Top Employers to work for in the UK 2018
Feb 5, 2018The Top Employers Institute has released its list of Certified UK Top Employers for 2018 ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: Karen Austen
Feb 1, 2018After spending nearly 16 years within the recruitment industry, Karen has recently joined Mumsnet to head up their jobs board proposition and promote family friendly employers ... more or comment here
PepsiCo call for graduates to identify the next big trend in food and drink
Feb 1, 2018PepsiCo have launched PepsiCo Go 2018, which will see graduates from across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa identifying the next big trend in food and beverages ... more or comment here
The UCAS 2017 equalities data is out
Jan 31, 2018A new report has been released which gives detailed equalities statistics for individual universities and colleges around the UK ... more or comment here
Unpaid internships. Work experience at what cost?
Jan 31, 2018In a recent report published by the Sutton Trust, it examines the cost of an internship in both London and Manchester ... more or comment here
Automation and Globalisation. Good news, depending on where you live.
Jan 31, 2018Cities Outlook 2018 looks at the predicted job growths and losses across the country ... more or comment here
NSPCC appoints Brett Terry as Director of People
Feb 1, 2018NSPCC has announced the appointment of Brett Terry as Director of People ... more or comment here
The government gives the Tech Talent Charter its full backing
Jan 31, 2018Showing its support, the government plays an active role in a bid to encourage more organisations to sign up to the charter ... more or comment here
Employer confidence slumps
Jan 31, 2018The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) releases data that suggests employers are feeling less positive ... more or comment here
Ri5 apprenticeships special
Jan 30, 2018Find out about apprenticeships at BMW, KPMG, EY, BAE Systems and Co-op Insurance, and what Tower Hamlets is doing to help young people get the training they need to get into work ... more or comment here
Mail and Metro commercial teams merge
Jan 26, 2018dmg media has announced that it will integrate its existing Mail and Metro advertising teams to form a single sales unit – dmg media advertising ... more or comment here 1 comment
RAD Awards 2018 - all the winners
Jan 26, 2018The winners of the 2018 RAD Awards have been announced, following last night’s awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. ... more or comment here
Tackling emerging talent effectively – Deloitte and Pink Squid
Jan 25, 2018A brief to fill 1,400 graduate, apprentice + undergrads, internships positions across six service lines is no mean feat. Here’s how the team went about it ... more or comment here
LinkedIn unveils recruiters’ most overused buzzwords
Jan 25, 2018LinkedIn has revealed a list of the business buzzwords that are most overused by HR and recruitment professionals on their profiles, and has encouraged recruiters to ensure their profiles reflect their employer brand in order to attract talent in 2018 ... more or comment here 2 comments
Redesign for The Guardian
Jan 24, 2018The Guardian switched to a tabloid format last week, as they looked to provide a better experience for readers and advertisers alike ... more or comment here
Strategic partnership announced between Wave and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
Jan 25, 2018Wave joins forces with the REC to provide its members with top-level candidate attraction services ... more or comment here
Nationwide introduces unique new assessment for graduates and apprentices
Jan 22, 2018A revolutionary new way of recruiting has been adopted by Nationwide, as it puts prospective candidates through a series of logical and problem solving exercises to assess relevant behaviours in an escape room challenge ... more or comment here
Over a dozen CEOs to feature at RecPlus Conference
Jan 22, 2018The 2018 RecPlus Conference takes place in Berlin, February 28th – March 2nd ... more or comment here
Ri5’s industry predictions for 2018
Jan 18, 2018Here’s what some of the industry’s movers and shakers have to say. ... more or comment here 1 comment
The National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 winners are announced
Jan 19, 2018In a glittering ceremony held last night, there was much to applaud. Here are some of the highlights from the evening ... more or comment here
Shock results, as graduate recruitment at the UK’s top employers falls
Jan 18, 2018‘The Graduate Market in 2018’* by High Fliers Research was carried out in December 2017 and published some unexpected results ... more or comment here
No crystal ball required, here’s the 2018 Global Recruiting Trends report
Jan 18, 2018LinkedIn surveyed over 8,800 recruiters and hiring managers to reveal what they feel the largest hiring themes will be for this year ... more or comment here
22 million Brits don’t use all holiday allowance
Jan 18, 2018A British Airways global study has revealed that, on average, workers in Britain don’t use the best part of a week’s holidays each year ... more or comment here
CV-Library reveals top recruitment priorities for 2018
Jan 18, 2018CV-Library’s latest piece of research reveals the recruitment priorities for many businesses in 2018 include more direct sourcing, building future talent pools, establishing their employer brand and succession planning ... more or comment here
Businesses still in the dark over apprenticeships
Jan 16, 2018According to a new survey by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LLCI) more than a third of London businesses say their company is not aware of the new apprenticeship funding arrangements ... more or comment here
Win a £10,000 adventure at the 2018 RAD Awards
Jan 15, 2018Fancy winning £10,000 to spend on the holiday of your dreams? Totaljobs, in partnership with the RAD Awards, is offering one lucky winner the chance to take the holiday of a lifetime ... more or comment here
Graduate jobs market to expand in 2018
Jan 15, 2018According to a report by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE), employers expect to increase their graduate job vacancies by 11% this year, marking a return to double-digit growth ... more or comment here
Graduate Promotions becomes part of Havas People
Jan 11, 2018Havas People have completed the acquisition of Graduate Promotions ... more or comment here 1 comment
A shaky start for the Office for Students (OFS)
Jan 11, 2018Dan Beynon, Head of Education for SMRS, takes time out to share his views around the Toby Young debacle and his hopes for the future ... more or comment here
Ri5 Profile: Ali Hackett
Jan 11, 2018We’re delighted to introduce you to Ali Hackett. Grab a big bowl of chips with mayo and ketchup and enjoy with a glass of wine ... more or comment here 3 comments
CIPD: 53% of employers paying apprenticeship levy would rather have a training levy
Jan 11, 2018Of those employers currently paying the apprenticeship levy, more than half would prefer a more general training levy ... more or comment here
Salary top reason employees will resign in 2018
Jan 11, 2018Data released by Glassdoor reveals that 45% of recruiters and hiring managers expect more employees to quit over the next 12 months ... more or comment here
How does the UK fare as a global work destination of choice?
Jan 11, 2018A recent survey shows that the UK is slipping in popularity ... more or comment here
Back of the net! Norway pays their male and female international footballers the same wages.
Jan 11, 2018In an historic equal-pay agreement signed in December, the Norwegian FA confirms their players will get paid the same ... more or comment here
Which industries topped the salary growth table for 2017?
Jan 10, 2018Data released by CV-Library highlights the industries which saw the highest growth in salaries in 2017 ... more or comment here
UK managers gloomy outlook for 2018
Jan 10, 2018The latest annual Future Forecast research from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) gives a clear insight into how managers across the UK feel about prospects in 2018 ... more or comment here
The Month in HE
Jan 10, 2018Our round-up of the latest news and announcements from the world of graduate and early-years talent ... more or comment here
Penna raise £1,000 for Barnardo’s proving they’re no scrooges
Jan 9, 2018For the second year running, Penna wanted to raise awareness – and money – by doing something meaningful for Barnardo’s ... more or comment here
Mapping out the gender pay gap
Jan 9, 2018Distinct Recruitment have helpfully graphically mapped out research comparing gender pay gap statistics between 1997 and 2017 by the Office for National Statistics ... more or comment here
The Brexit effect on SMEs recruitment strategies
Jan 9, 2018The Albion Growth Report from Albion Capital provides commentary on SME’s reactions to recruitment post-Brexit ... more or comment here
Ron Rowe RIP
Jan 8, 2018It is with sadness that we report the death of Ron Rowe, on 16th December ... more or comment here 19 comments
We need to talk (more) about UK higher education
Jan 4, 2018Dan Beynon, head of education at SMRS is launching a new online hub which will include engaging real-life stories about the positives of Higher Education. Here he explains why it’s needed and how you can be involved ... more or comment here
CIPD predicts continued squeeze on living standards
Jan 4, 2018There’s little light at the end of the tunnel according to CIPD’s annual labour market predictions ... more or comment here
Pay, productivity, tribunal claims and employee voice: Acas key workplace issues in 2018
Jan 4, 2018Sir Brendan Barber of Acas predicts that 2018’s key workplace issues will be pay, productivity, tribunal claims and employee voice in the boardroom ... more or comment here
New universities regulator comes into force
Jan 4, 2018The Office for Students legally comes into force to hold universities to account and promote students interests ... more or comment here 2 comments
ISE announces student recruitment conference line-up
Jan 3, 2018The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has announced the line-up for its annual Student Recruitment Showcase event ... more or comment here
Jobsgopublic's round-up of 2017
Jan 3, 2018The team at jobsgopublic share their round-up of 2017, including campaigns, awards, events and new faces ... more or comment here
UK salaries improve annually for first time since 2015
Jan 3, 2018Average UK advertised salaries have posted a year-on-year increase for the first time since June 2015, according to the latest UK Job Market Report from Adzuna ... more or comment here
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