Hiring executive leaders in the US: What foreign companies need to know
If you’re organisation is looking to break into the US market, securing a strong leadership team in America is essential. Without external recruitment support, you risk making a bad hire and delaying your expansion. Thomas Lore from Pact and Partners highlights the complexities of hiring US executives and how a smart search partner can help you navigate the confusing world of compliance, pay and employer rules.
Stop the skills obsession: The six human states that drive real outcomes
Have you jumped on the skills bandwagon? Most employers have. But skills alone won’t bring organisational success, warns Culture Transformation Leader Zhanna Zhuravleva. As AI increasingly picks up functional work, it’s the human state – our lived experiences, attitudes and energy – that create the real value for organisations.
What’s on your HR agenda for 2026?
The data tells us HR is stretched, expecting big recruitment challenges ahead and focused on AI integration. But does this reflect your experience? We’re asking HR professionals to share what’s really on their minds as we head into 2026 – because your honest perspectives matter to us.
AI in graduate recruitment: What HR leaders need to know
With AI-generated CVs flooding inboxes and graduates lacking key workplace skills, how can you spot real potential? Mark Griffith, Founder & CEO of FourthWall, shares why traditional hiring methods are falling short – and what you can do instead.
Global hiring trends: Update your workforce planning strategy
Struggling to keep pace with today’s fast-changing recruitment landscape? Ben Cohen from Deel outlines four hiring trends to pay attention to in 2025, and how to incorporate these into your workforce planning strategy.
#CareerTok trends: Five ways to get your company on Gen Z’s radar
New research shows Gen Z’s career mindset is shaped by TikTok career trends shared on #CareerTok. To attract the next generation of workers, organisations must throw away the recruitment rulebook and get innovative.
WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025: A manager’s perfect storm
The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals technological, societal and economic changes shaping the future workplace. Here, Quentin Millington of Marble Brook shares the report’s key highlights along with eight principles to help navigate the challenges ahead.
Pushback against EDI is an opportunity, not a barrier
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is facing backlash, with objections like cost, fairness and division dominating debates. Here, Atif Choudhury explores these concerns, debunks myths, and highlights the transformative potential of an ‘anticipatory welcome’.
Keir Starmer’s jobs push: Does it go deep enough?
The UK government has announced plans to overhaul the jobs market and ‘Get Britain Working Again’. But will the proposed reforms adequately address the real employment blockers?
DEI fatigue: Why are we so tired of diversity, equity and inclusion?
DEI fatigue is on the rise within organisations. Discover the causes of it and how to combat it below.
Why talent acquisition needs to move from order taking to consultation
Are you perceived as an HR order taker? Shift to a consultative approach by adopting the three principles outlined in this article.
The courts have banned ‘fire and rehire’ – or have they?
Henry Clinton-Davis examines fire and rehire policies following the recent Tesco court ruling.
Tribunal awards £90,000 to mother in landmark sex discrimination case
A mother of two receives £90,000 through tribunal when her offer of employment is rescinded after asking the ages of her children.
‘The best trained workforce in the world:’ Recruiting veterans to plug skills gaps
Michael Brash, Editor of Pathfinder International, believes that veterans are good for business. Their extensive military training leaves them with skills and qualities many organisations are lacking – could a veteran be your next hire?
John Lewis publishes job interview questions online: Should your organisation do the same?
To support diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process, John Lewis has announced it will post interview questions online to help candidates prepare their responses. Should other organisations follow suit? We ask three experts…
Assess candidates on potential impact, not personality
Assessing candidates and employees on their potential to make a positive impact, rather than cultural fit, could be the most important people decision you ever make. Here, Nathan Ott, The GC Index, sets out five unique ways people can add value and how to uncover these proclivities in the recruitment process.
New year, new HR policies: A guide to updating your people framework
HR policies are not ‘one and done’ documents; they are living guidelines that should be updated as work evolves. To kick start 2024, Kelly Tucker, Managing Director at HR Star, outlines how to refine your people framework to remain relevant.
How to build an inclusive employee value proposition
Why an EVP centred around inclusivity is so powerful.
What is skills-based hiring – and why has it become so important?
Discover how skills-based recruitment can supercharge your talent roster.
How to handle applicants with a criminal past
Transparency, ability and open-mindedness are key when considering applicants with criminal convictions