Recruitment stories - Page 5

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.

Contextual AI enhances user trust by delivering timely, intuitive experiences that simplify tasks and support smarter decisions across sectors like recruitment and fintech.

Lightcast launches Skills Agent, an automation tool that uses real-time labour data to streamline HR skills mapping and reduce costly manual audits.

A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.

Generative AI is reshaping recruitment by prioritising skills over CVs, helping firms hire faster and fairer in a rapidly changing workforce landscape.

UK employers prioritise AI, coding, and digital skills for 2025 hires, with market analysis and operational tests surging sharply, says TestGorilla data.

Tribepad launches Sidekick, an AI tool designed to enhance fairness and transparency in recruitment, addressing trust issues in hiring processes.

Research reveals professionals over 50 are crucial for ethical AI oversight, enhancing business performance and reducing risks in the workplace.

ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

AI is transforming UK recruitment, with 73% of recruiters using it, sparking concerns that automation may undermine empathy in hiring processes.

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK's GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

TXP appoints Nick Southwell as CFO to spearhead growth and acquisitions, aiming to double workforce and expand UK digital transformation services.

Oracle has introduced AI agents in its Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline HR tasks and enhance career development at no extra cost for users.

Algomarketing has appointed Graeme Hubert to its board to expand its AI-focused marketing talent solutions and drive global growth.

More UK public sector bodies are mandating office work, with 51% fully office-based in 2025, sparking concerns over recruitment and staff retention.

Fintech firm Yaspa has launched a tech hub in Leeds, aiming to recruit 20 software engineers to boost its payments and AI services by 2025.

Genetec has expanded its Montreal and London offices to support global growth, now employing over 2,150 people across 20 offices worldwide.

Research reveals UK CFOs now lead beyond finance, driving strategy in recruitment, sustainability and digital transformation amid growing demand for fractional CFOs.