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25 April 2024
Life sciences, IT/Telecoms

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 APRIL 2024

• Manchester-based tech start-up Flowlio has launched its project management SaaS solution and project management fundamentals training course. It is designed to empower organisations to deliver project outcomes. The cloud solution introduces a new approach that provides business assurance while its fundamentals training provides essential skills and tools which support people to collaboratively deliver effective change projects.

• Hays, a leading provider of workforce solutions and recruitment services, is rolling out the Sonder early intervention platform to enhance support for its employees in the UK and Ireland. This initiative aims to streamline access to 24/7 integrated medical, mental health and personal safety assistance. Just eight weeks after its implementation, 34% of Hays employees across the UK and Ireland have activated the service, marking a six-fold increase compared to Hays’ previous wellbeing offerings.

The Sonder app offers immediate access to a dedicated team of safety, medical and mental health professionals through chat messaging or phone calls, ensuring timely assistance for individual employees and their immediate family members at the touch of a button.

• Global talent solutions provider The IN Group has opened new offices in Miami, Florida and Denver, Colorado as part of a major US expansion drive for talent brands Investigo and BioTalent. The new offices will be led by medical communications expert Elizabeth Bevan in Miami, and Jessica Petersen and Trey Hanley in Denver, increasing the company’s US headcount to 53. These offices will help The IN Group better serve customers in these regions alongside other locations in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and San Diego.
 

19 April 2024
IT/Telecoms

Two US locations offer a new Scene for tech recruiter

According to a company statement, the new office locations will support Scene’s strategic expansion into the US and enable the company to better serve its US-based clients, as well as other clients hoping to enter the US market.

Three experienced employees have relocated to the US, including Pete Miller, Scene’s founder. The team brings with them a combined 30 years’ experience in talent, and a track record in advising early-stage companies on how to build high-performing teams.

Spearheading the US launch from New York, Miller says: “I’m excited to be driving our US expansion at this important time… I’m looking forward to growing the team to build on this success and establish Scene as a leading talent and growth partner to fast-growing technology companies in North America.”

In tandem with the New York office launch, Sandra Arezina will lead Scene’s go-to-market team in the US in Los Angeles. And joining her in the Los Angeles office is Ellie Shaxon, head of product, US.

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17 April 2024
Transport & logistics, Engineering

British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy programme opens for new applications

This follows an unprecedented response to its first year intake, which saw more than 20,000 applications for just 100 places.

The Speedbird Pilot Academy initiative, part of the airline’s £7bn investment across the business, is aimed at levelling the playing field and making a career as a commercial airline pilot a realistic option for all, removing the previously prohibitive cost barrier of individuals having to pay for their training themselves.

Simon Cheadle, British Airways’ director of flight operations, said: “We know from the overwhelming response and high standard of applications we had in the first year of Speedbird Pilot Academy, that there are a lot of talented people who just need a little bit of help to achieve their dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot – and we are pleased to give them that opportunity.

“We want to continue to attract the very best flying talent and our investment in this programme will help to ensure our future generation of pilots for years to come.”

Candidates will be able to apply for up to 100 places on the programme – that will see the approximate £100k cost of their training covered entirely by the airline – through the British Airways careers site.

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15 April 2024
Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 APRIL 2024

• LinkedIn has introduced Recruiter Verification, a new feature for recruiters aimed at enhancing authenticity and trust. This tool allows recruiters to verify their professional identity, indicating them as legitimate representatives of their company to jobseekers. Verification is based on information from their LinkedIn Recruiter corporate subscription, ensuring credibility. This feature will be rolled out globally to recruiters using LinkedIn Recruiter in the near future.

• Talent advisory specialist Peak 72 has launched a talent strategy and advisory service specialising in the sports, media and entertainment sectors. Peak 72 streamlines the recruitment process while preserving the essential human touch, according to a company statement. Through prioritising strategic partnerships over the traditional transactional model and a deep understanding of wider business objectives and talent strategy.

11 April 2024

Four payroll providers join HMRC ‘list of shame’

Newcomers to the ‘list of shame’ are Acacia Management Services, Alphasaint, Ultra Employment and Worx 4U.

HMRC updates the list regularly.

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11 April 2024

Recruiters, it’s time to celebrate your special day

With so many dates in our calendar marked for awareness days, International Recruiters Day (IRD) was established to recognise the skills, dedication and achievements of recruiters and talent acquisition professionals worldwide.

Launched in 2011, IRD “offers an opportunity for recruitment professionals to celebrate their achievements, share best practices, attend networking events or conferences, and highlight the significance of their work in the job market”, according to IRD founders Stephen O’Donnell and the NORA Academy. 

But today is not just the day for serious contemplation. Some organisations might have a team lunch, or beer and pizzas in the office, or some might encourage staff to come in dressed as their favourite recruiter from history – do share pictures! 

If you want to join in and share your special day on social media, the hashtag is #IRD24 and the X (Twitter) handle is @RecruitersDay.

Whatever you’re doing, happy International Recruiters Day!

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11 April 2024
Social care, Transport & logistics, Healthcare/Medical

Caremark launches eBike partnership with Eskuta to attract staff

Through a new partnership with electric mobility company Eskuta, domiciliary care provider Caremark is extending low-cost payment schemes to franchise owners to purchase eBikes for their care staff to use when carrying out home visits. 

“This new personal transport provision will also be included on job ads as a further incentive for potential candidates applying for future positions,” Caremark said in a statement.

“When nearly a third of the adult population do not have access to a personal car and 18.5% of unemployed people in England turn down a job or decide not to apply because of transport-related problems; this eBike initiative provides the chance to employ from a much wider candidate pool,” the Caremark statement said. No licence is required to operate an eBike.

The care provider also cited the eBike as a greener, more sustainable option to a car, a provision which is helpful in securing contracts with local authorities.

Franchisees will be able to buy the vehicles outright, pay monthly or extend the subscription to staff, which Caremark said will deliver options for recruitment incentives.

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4 April 2024
IT/Telecoms

NEW TO THE MARKET: 1-5 APRIL 2024

• Global hiring platform Indeed is introducing new AI-powered products and features to make the hiring process faster, simpler and more efficient for both employers and jobseekers. Its Smart Sourcing AI-powered product enables employers to source an active talent pool of nearly 300 million workers globally, based on profiles and CVs shared on the platform. The AI-powered matching engine instantly recommends the best candidates for a job based on an individual’s skills, experiences and qualifications. Employers can then quickly review matched candidates, directly connect with them, and hire faster.

• UBIO, a web automation platform that connects websites to enhance the user experience and improve the speed of online interactions, has launched its new platform for job boards. The platform has been designed to reduce “friction” for job applicants, provide a competitive advantage to job boards, while also offering hiring organisations with greater potential to reach quality candidates.

• Vercida Consulting, the DE&I inclusion expert, has rebranded as FAIRER Consulting, which will be led by Dan Robertson to support its growth as a global inclusion company. Hays, the specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment, who purchased a majority stake in FAIRER in 2023 will be supporting the growth of the consultancy as it expands out of the UK and Europe into markets such as the US, Australia and New Zealand, and Germany.

The repositioning of FAIRER (Fairness, accessibility, inclusion, respect, equity and representation) will provide clarity as they support global businesses to diversify their talent pools and to create inclusive work cultures in three key areas: education, leadership and consulting.

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