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The first FT-Statista ranking of UK recruitment agencies recommended by clients and peers. Plus: widening candidate pools using AI; the benefit of perks; yawning skills gaps; extending diversity beyond ethnicity
Agencies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and services
Agencies step up efforts to consider more than just mix of gender and ethnicity
Flexible working tops attractions for employees as companies seek low-cost ways to compete for talent
Digital platforms aim for more effective placements by tapping user data
High inflation, skills shortages and demand for flexible hours mean agencies are having to work harder to place candidates
Generative technology is helping agencies sift out the right human for the job in a tight talent market
Employers say the needs of industry are often evolving more quickly than education
Flexible working and skills-based hiring will improve gender equality and help companies to attract top talent
Groups profited after the pandemic peak, but now face a downturn
The FTSE 250 company joins rival PageGroup in reporting declining activity and UK profits
Caution about changing jobs and extended hiring times will mean a ‘significantly lower’ figure than expected
Elaborate scams are on the rise, putting candidates and reputable employers at risk
Please tell us about the best executive search and staff recruitment firms in your sector
UK recruitment company raises dividend but says China’s Covid restrictions hit productivity
The two firms end discussions that would have created one of the world’s largest law powerhouses
Fixing education, training and high inactivity is key to boosting UK productivity
Expansion into technology helps a group that is vulnerable to regional downturns
Shares tumble as company says full-year profit will be below expectations
Big Four firm expects to attract senior managers unsettled by rival’s break-up of accounting and consultancy
UK-listed recruiter says clients are taking longer to make decisions but financial outlook is unchanged
World’s biggest ad group is confident it can weather economic downturn as shares fall 8%
Though its shares are down by a third, a skills shortage in the labour market is good for business
Company predicts there will be no slowdown in strong demand for skilled workers
Professionals are flocking to gig work but they lose the benefits and perks that come with a full-time job
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