Recruitment stories
Private equity-backed groups are putting finance chiefs under pressure to deliver sharper reporting, debt discipline and board updates, a survey found.
Rising demand for better data governance and AI readiness has prompted Expleo to bolster its advisory offer across banking, insurance and the public sector.
The hire is aimed at speeding Nile's push to simplify enterprise networking as AI deployments raise demands for security and resilience.
It aims to cut hallucinations and give HR teams faster, cited answers inside Copilot, Workday and other workplace systems.
Customers will keep existing contracts and delivery teams as the staffing group folds 11 brands into Vertage on a single platform.
Employers can now verify applicants' ability through monitored work simulations, as AI-generated tasks aim to curb résumé inflation and hiring fraud.
Channel jobseekers face a median five years' experience requirement, with only 41 of 362 live adverts open to candidates with two years or less.
Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.
Recruiters can now assess senior applicants' actual work history, as AI-written CVs increasingly risk distorting professional hiring decisions.
Australia's car-repair skills gap may get fresh attention as a 21-year-old apprentice heads to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 after winning gold.
Lower taxes and energy bills could unlock hiring at UK small firms, with 38% saying they would recruit more staff if costs eased.
Most Australian accounting firms expect AI to reshape hiring and services, rather than reduce headcount, the Xero survey found.
The Perth expansion puts Optic Security closer to large maintenance contracts in Western Australia, where demand is rising across key sectors.
Care for families in Greater Manchester could gain GBP £1 million as data centre executives brave a five-day Arctic trek in Finland.
Finance admin is limiting growth plans for many UK SMEs, even as 56% say they are confident about the year ahead.
Residents and businesses in Macquarie Park can now dispose of old electronics more easily, with secure data erasure added this year.
The checks are aimed at roles handling cash or sensitive data, as UK employers widen screening to curb fraud and insider risk.
Worker trust is overtaking brand recognition as New Zealanders reward employers that offer strong leadership, fair treatment and career growth.
Retention worries are sharpening as the UK tech sector faces a £2 billion to £3.5 billion annual hit from women leaving roles or moving employers.
Employers are getting a task-based alternative to CV screening as the platform aims to curb inflated credentials and AI-written applications.