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Demand for cyber security staff will increase over the next year, according to all recruitment agencies surveyed by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The majority (81 per cent) think demand will increase “significantly”.

With only six months to go to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a worrying 76% of organisations have yet to review products to ensure they are GDPR compliant, finds new research launched today by Callcredit Information Group. Yet marketers’ confidence isn’t wavered by this with a large majority (84%) thinking that those who must know about GDPR know what they need to.

Morgan Philips Group has today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Hudson Global’s recruitment and talent management operations in Europe (excluding Benelux).

Today (Monday 18 December) is the day 57%* of employees admit to officially downing tools as the festive period gets well and truly underway, according to new research by HR analytics company Peakon.

The CMA’s Screening for Cartels tool will help public procurement professionals identify suspicious behaviour by suppliers when bidding for contracts.

This briefing, produced in partnership with NHS Confederation Mental Health Network members Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Look Ahead, Homegroup, One Housing, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and East London NHS Foundation Trust, contains four case studies on innovative support and care services delivered through collaborations between housing and healthcare providers.

Gig economy workers juggle as many as two or more ‘gig’ jobs at the same time, according to new research from Zurich UK.

Barnett Waddingham continues to expand its Workplace Health and Wealth (WHW) practice with the appointment of a highly experienced employee benefits consultant.

L'Oréal UK & Ireland has debuted a new Virtual Reality experience as part of its graduate assessment scheme whereby 18,000 hopefuls apply for roles at the company every year. This step is part of an ongoing strategy to create a fully digital and immersive recruitment tool kit to identify key strengths and pinpoint talent with the most compatible values and skillset.

More personal, more segmented, more strategic and more driven by an up-and-coming generation. Those are the key 2018 predictions for the future of the talent acquisition profession, based on insights from Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) Futurestep experts from across the globe.

A NEW TREND for workers to take regular breaks throughout the working day has been identified – but, according to new research, it’s not all bad news for employers and business owners.

Do you think you can’t make a career switch in your 30s? Well, you’re wrong. The idea that we’re too old and have to stick it out is completely inaccurate. In fact, their people who have switched careers a bunch of times have a wider skill set and are more capable than those who stick to one career path.

One of the UK’s largest car dealership networks, Jardine Motors Group, has launched an innovative new apprenticeship scheme for those looking to embark on a career as a talented technician.

London-based specialist recruitment agency, Tiger Recruitment, has reported a 12-month increase of 61% in job placements across its offices in the West End and the City, leading to a rise in company revenue of 68% over the same period.

Research from Canada Life Group Insurance reveals 85% of employees are more likely to work for employers who offer clearly labelled workplace benefits, suggesting workers value benefits when choosing a new job position but often struggle to understand what they are being offered.