Candidates stories

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

A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.

New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.

Sapia.ai is opening its Smart Interviewer's AI models via a strategic API on AWS Marketplace, aiming to globally aid companies in developing workplace AI applications.

SmartRecruiters teams up with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise digital workforce hiring, combining advanced assessment tools and talent measurement, enhancing global recruitment processes.

OpenAI is taking proactive measures to protect the integrity of the 2024 worldwide elections, tackling potential technological abuses and ensuring transparency and accuracy in AI-related content.

The UK job market faced a slump in late 2023 amid economic unrest, leading to a reduced number of vacancies but an increased demand for skilled labour, says the latest KPMG and REC report.

As technology and workforce dynamics evolve, employers must adapt to nine pivotal workplace indicators, according to Gartner.

Gartner has forecast nine key HR trends for the future, including the rise of GenAI, embracing four-day workweeks, and shifting professional paths, to attract talent and enhance results.

As digital threats surge, the cybersecurity sector grapples with a pronounced skills gap, jeopardising protection measures and leading to employee burnout.

SAP and FDM Group collaborate to address the UK's urgent tech skills gap, aiming to train accredited tech consultants.

Soft skills are becoming more valued than traditional methods in AI-era hiring, amid a shift towards skills-based recruitment.

Acronis recognised as a global leader in IDC MarketScape's inaugural worldwide cyber recovery assessment.

Kyndryl boosts its partnership with Amazon Web Services to offer enhanced mainframe modernisation services.

Telehouse study reveals a significant artificial intelligence skills gap among UK IT leaders, with 33% reporting insufficiency.

Quality lacking in company boards says Gartner survey, prompting call for directors to refocus on recruitment strategies.

'Remote Talent', a global marketplace aiming to link remote job seekers and employers, has been launched by HR platform Remote.

In a bid to streamline researchers' access to quality data, Elsevier unveils 'Datasets', a product utilising AI and predictive analytics.

Google Cloud unveils fresh skill badges amidst rising cloud technology demand, signifying recognition for cloud-skilled professionals.

Wiley Edge partners with Cisco Networking Academy to provide graduates with crucial tech skills, addressing the industry's skills gap.