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Brexit: central government recruitment
Since the EU referendum in 2016, the UK has been preparing for its eventual exit from the European Union. After years of uncertainty, the time has come for central government to review recruitment plans.
Government announce IR35 'review' - but what does it mean?
A review has been launched into the implementation of IR35 legislation in April 2020 - but what do the changes mean and how can businesses ensure they are efficiently prepared?
Why is preparing for IR35 so important?
IR35 reforms are set to be introduced into the private sector from April 2020, significantly impacting the way organisations engage contingent labour. It’s critical that businesses seek guidance from specialists to effectively navigate these changes - Richard Smith explains how to get prepared.
What Google can tell us about AI and effective management
It might seem like artificial intelligence and automation has only just started to impact human resources, but Google has been dabbling with recruitment algorithms for a decade. So what can we learn from one of the world’s leading tech companies?
Why soft skills are key to future-proofing your workforce
Give a robot a simple task, and it’ll do it in a second. Teach a robot to analyse the results, and you’ve got a very difficult task on your hands. Robots can’t do everything, which is why human emotional intelligence will continue to be so important.
Are we ready to take the 'human' out of human resources?
HR professionals are notoriously busy — so automation that takes care of all your repetitive tasks sounds great. Even better: the robots are way off taking on the really interesting parts of the role…
Consultancy 'Bodyshopping' is okay - if it solves the problem...
As the Consultancy+ business has grown over recent years I have seen all manner of different challenges presented to us by clients.
Preparing for Brexit in the social housing sector
With the changes that Brexit will present, there is likely to be an impact on temporary workforces within the housing sector. This is because recruiters are increasingly looking to EU nationals to fill skills shortages.
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