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From compliance to competitive advantage: The new talent procurement agenda
In this article, Matthew Rushton, Client Engagement Director explores the key talent procurement trends, from AI adoption to total talent management, ahead of the CWS Summit Europe 2026, next month.
Why AI use mustn’t close the door on early talent
Jo Lindsay, Managing Director of Consulting and Client Engagement looks at how AI is reshaping entry-level jobs in office-based environments. Discover why businesses must protect early careers to secure long-term talent and build resilient organisations…
Mandatory pay gap reporting meets voluntary data: What employers must get right
Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting will soon be mandatory. Iain MacLeod, EDI&B Consultant explores the data, disclosure and trust challenges employers must address.
Right to work changes: A strategic guide for HR
Keith Rosser, Director of Reed Screening, explores exactly what these new rules mean for your supply chain, the implications of extended liability, and the strategic actions you must take now to ensure seamless, compliant hiring.
Navigating recruitment after local government reorganisation
Lindsey Tunstall, Head of Client Services, outlines the key recruitment challenges brought about by local government reorganisation (LGR) and provides actionable strategies to help talent acquisition leaders protect capacity, retain critical skills, and strengthen their employer brand.
Key takeaways from Global Government Forum Innovation 2026
Over two days, senior leaders from across the UK government and international public sectors came together at Global Government Forum Innovation to explore how the government will navigate the next decade of transformation. In this article, we explore our key takeaways from the event.
The overlooked success factor in local government reorganisation: Your people data
Operations Director, Katy Watson, explores why people data is the critical, yet often overlooked, success factor in local government reorganisation. She highlights how robust benchmarking, inclusive workforce insights, objective assessments and meaningful staff sentiment tracking, enable councils to design fairer structures, protect culture, and build a unified organisation grounded in evidence.
Reflections from ProcureCon Total Talent 2026: Key themes shaping the workforce agenda
Matt Rushton, Client Engagement Director, explains that ProcureCon Total Talent 2026 made one thing clear: real progress now depends on bringing people, technology and good insight together. Success comes from HR and procurement working in sync, having simple and consistent ways for managers to request talent, using AI responsibly, and creating a smooth, joined‑up experience for hiring managers.
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